Arak and Karang Protected Area-Birjand

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Arak and Karang Protected Area-Birjand

Locating in southwest of Birjand, this Protected area is one of the forest and beautiful areas of the region with verdant vegetation including herbal medicine. There live some wildlife like jackal, wolf, fox wild sheep, wild goat and several species of birds.

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Khorassan-South Tourism Attraction

Khorassan-South weather forcast

SUNRISE: 6:09 am

SUNSET: 4:29 pm

Day: Friday

LOW: 4°C

HIGH: 20°C

Day: Saturday

LOW: 5°C

HIGH: 21°C

Historical Places, Khorassan-South

Bazaars and Caravansaries

Other historical sites of thr province are Shokatieh Bath in Birjand, Chahar Derakht Bath in Birjand, Shokat-Abad and Behlgerd Ice Houses in Birjand and Qassabe Qanat in Birjand.

Nehbandan Castle-Nehbandan

This ancient castle dates back to Parthian time and it is said that the ancient city on Neh had been there. There are some earthenware objects in the castle similar to Parthian ones from shape...

Akbarieh Garden and Edifice-Birjand

This aggregate was central nucleolus of Akbarieh Village in the Past. It was constructed as a multi-purpose complex as governmental and residential. Some parts of this building belonged to Alam...

Natural Attractions, Khorassan-South

Other heights of the Province

Other heights and summits of the province are Shahkooh 2,732 meter west of Nehbandan, Golrak Mountains 2,481 meters, Zeen-Abad 2,419 meters, Bazoo 2,350 meters, Baran 2,518 meters, and….

Birjand Rood

This river originates from eastern heights of Birjand crossing Birjand Plain joining Karichgan River southward ending to Kavir Loot. This river, known also as Shahrood and Birjand, crosses...

Karichgan River-Birjand

This is a permanent river with low amount of water. From southeast to northwest originating from the heights of Mazhan Plain. After joining to Shahrood as Roodeshur flows to Dasht-e-Loot. The upper...

Religious Places, Khorassan-South

Imamzadeh Zeid-ebne Moosa

This is also well known as “Zeidulnar’ is located in Afreez village of Birjand . The main structure is an eight paneled tower made of brick. One of the inscriptions here is...

Religious and Pilgrimage Sites

There are several old mosques and pilgrimage places dating back to Safavid and Qajar time with interesting architecture, decoration and ornaments. Thses sites are Chahar Derakht Jame’...

Qaen Jame' Mosque, Qaen

This mosque was constructed in the year 796 AH and was repaired in the year 1086 AH by Safkosh during the period of Shah Soleiman Safavid. The structure is made of stone and brick and the...

Art And Cultural Places, Khorassan-South

Local Music and Dances, South Khorassan

Local music and dances in South Khorassan Province are very old with rhythmic characteristics. These dances are performed in group forms. The songs of the region are full of sympathy and love...

Local and Regional Foods, South Khorassan

Various cities and villages of Khorassan province have a variety of local foods such as many types of ‘Aash’. ‘Ishkkeneh’ and other dishes.

Handicrafts and Souvenirs, South Khorassan

The most important handicrafts of the Province are high quality Carpets with unique designs (especially in Mood Village which are mostly exported), rugs, mat-making, silk cloth, pottery, earthenware...

Wonderfull Villages, Khorassan-South

Hendualan Village-Birjand

This old and historical village is located in the northeast of Birjand in a plain area. There is an old mosque in this village dates back to more than 1,000 years ago. Moreover, a pilgrimage...

Tabas Messina Village-Birjand

This village, was also called Annab (Jujube) Tabas, is located in east of Birjand and southeast of Assadieh City. There are 4 neighborhoods in the village and contains many historical monuments...

Shakhan Village-Birjand

Located in a eye-catching valley 100 kilometers northeast of Birjand Township and has a long history. It has 4 neighborhoods and Shakkhan River crosses it and is used for rotation of water mill...