Tourist Attractions Around Mashhad | The Closest Recreational Locations for Holidays
- heliya erfani
- 4 months ago
Have you ever wanted to travel to the recreational places around Mashhad during the holidays?
Due to its numerous attractions, Mashhad is an appealing and complete destination! With the development of the tourism industry in Iran and the growth of domestic travel and eco-tourism in rural areas, interest in road trips has increased. Nature enthusiasts often prefer to visit attractions around cities and villages near their homes with group tours or personal vehicles. Considering Mashhad’s tourism capacity, in addition to its religious sites, you can explore other attractions in and around the city during your visit. Beyond the urban sights and parks, Mashhad offers unique mountainous and countryside areas worth visiting. Due to the presence of mountain ranges, rivers, and surrounding countryside, the attractions around Mashhad are quite diverse. Visiting these areas during holidays or a trip to Mashhad can be a delightful experience.
Stay tuned to the Sepehran blog as we take a short trip around Mashhad and introduce you to the most important natural and historical attractions.
The villages around Mashhad are among the popular attractions, drawing both foreign and domestic travelers. By visiting these villages and getting to know the local people, their dialects, way of life, handicrafts, and the beautiful, lush nature, you will have an unforgettable experience. Additionally, staying in local eco-lodges has made these villages perfect destinations for relaxation and holidays. Below, we have provided a list of some of the villages that tourists frequently visit. It’s worth noting that most people in these villages work in agriculture.
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Khadar |
Khader village, 20 km from Shandiz | |
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Kang |
20 kilometers west of Torgaba |
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Azghad |
20 kilometers of Torgaba | |
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Zoshk |
Shandiz, Zoshk Village |
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Buzhan |
Foshanjan and Hesar Bojan,13 kilometers from Nishapur, passing through Hamidabad |
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Abardeh Rural |
4 km from Shandiz summer cottage after Kaj square | |
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Moghaan |
27 km from Mashhad, the last village of Targaba |
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Kharv |
18 km from Mashhad at the foot of Shirbad peak |
Waterfalls are known as symbols of beauty and freshness for tourists and nature enthusiasts. Around Mashhad, there are several captivating waterfalls. Spring and summer are the best seasons to visit these waterfalls, as the warmer weather and melting snow from the mountains increase water flow into nearby rivers. Some of the most famous waterfalls around Mashhad include:
This waterfall has a height of over 4 meters, and the lush greenery and beauty of the surroundings greatly enhance the pleasure of seeing it.
Amrodak is one of the last villages along the tourist route near the Ferdowsi Tomb complex in the Tus region. To reach Amrodak village, you need to enter Shahnameh Boulevard and pass through the villages of Gandum Khab, Nasrabad, Gowarashk, Valiabad, Endad, Ardak, Abqad, and Talqur before arriving at Amrodak.
The road to the village is paved, but some parts of the route before reaching the waterfall location are uneven.
Access location to Amrodak Waterfall on the map
The beautiful nature of Baba Ramazan is the source of many springs and rivers in the Kalat region, including the abundant and permanent Layen No (Baba Ramazan) River.
The distance from Mashhad to Baba Ramazan is 190 kilometers. To reach Baba Ramazan, head towards the Kalat Road from Imam Hossein Square. Along the way, you’ll see scenic mountains and plains resembling the roads in northern Iran. Once you reach the town of Layen, the route to the village of Baba Ramazan becomes clear. You will need to travel 8 kilometers on a dirt road, and the remaining 5 kilometers to the waterfall must be traversed by walking in the river.
Access Location Baba Ramazan River on the map
Located in the Binalood Mountains, just two kilometers from the village of Akhlamad, it is one of the natural and pleasant recreational spots around Mashhad.
Access Location Akhlamad Waterfall on the map
The waterfall is located 5 kilometers from Kalat-e Naderi city. The road to the waterfall is before the entrance tunnel to the city, starting from the Kalat-Dargaz road in the Qara-Su area.
Access Location Qara Su Waterfall on the Maps
The Darreh Al Waterfall is located near the Darreh Al valley and village, 45 kilometers northeast of Mashhad, along the Kalat-e Naderi road.
Access Location Darreh Al Waterfall location on the Maps
Conclusion
In this article, we listed the most important attractions around Mashhad. However, when planning your trip, it is essential to consider aspects such as accommodation, guided tours, recreational activities, and food services. One crucial point for tourists is selecting suitable accommodation. Whether you plan to camp or book eco-lodges, reviewing their services and prices is important before embarking on a personal trip. Moreover, offering diverse and high-quality tourist services is key for group trips. Paying attention to guided tours, local guidance, and transportation services can greatly enhance your experience.
Finally, if you’ve visited the areas around Mashhad and know of other scenic or recreational spots not mentioned in this list, please share them in the comments section so we can include them in future updates to help others discover those locations.
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