Tehran – Visits from the Carman Tourist Attractions have increased by 85% during the recent Knowles holiday, said Leza Boldber, deputy director of investment for the Carman State Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
He told the IRNA on Sunday that nearly 2,387,000 visits from Carman’s historic, cultural and natural attractions were registered from March 13th to April 5th.
He said the Gohar Park tourist facility in Siljan, which can also be reached from the states of Fars and Hormozgan, is considered the most preferred location in Karman state with 290,000 visits during the Knowles holiday.
He added that Shazadeh Gardens in Mahan, Anthropological Museum at Ganjali Khan Baths and Bam Citadel have registered 93,000, 67,000 and 38,000 visits on the Knowles holidays, respectively.
300,000 people tour the desert
Boldber said over 300,000 tourists visited desert attractions such as Kalout Shahdad, based on the number of cars that entered the LUT Desert.
He added that 550 handicrafts, including 400 temporary pavilions, and 150 permanent pavilions are active throughout the state during Nowruz Holidays.
He also said 25 ecotourism museums have been launched across the state, introducing local customs, traditions and culture to Knowles tourists.
The Carman Region is a culturally melting pot that blends the cultures of different regions over time. It also has a wealth of tourist attractions and historic sites, including bazaars, mosques, caravansalees and ancient urban ruins.
One of Iran’s oldest and longest-covered bazaars, Bazaar et Saltasari is a bustling hub of commerce and culture where travelers can experience local crafts, textiles and spices. An ancient Jabalid Door, a mysterious octagonal structure made from stone and plaster, introduces the city’s architectural ingenuity. Furthermore, an exquisite example of Persian bath architecture, Ganjali Khan baths reflect the artistic heritage and refined urban planning of the Safavid era.
The state of Carman is surrounded by Fars in the west, Yazd in the north, South Horasan in the north, Sistanbalkestan in the east, and Holmozgan in the south. It includes dasht-e lut, south of the desert in central Iran.
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