“On the trail again. Except for the Hajj pilgrimage, no trip compares to the annual 80-kilometer walk from Najaf to Karbala in Iraq to commemorate Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, which took place around 1400 years ago: *Millions* of people coming from Iran, Iraq, and many other countries, walking this...Read More
Nomad is defined as a member of a community without a fixed habitation. They regularly move between particular areas. There are three types of nomads around the world: hunter-gatherer nomads, pastoral nomads, and thinker/trader nomads. Bakhtiari Nomads Nomads are known for their migration. They migrate periodically in a year so that they will be back...Read More
Recently, the wellness industry has expanded into the tourism industry. Wellness Tourism is a new trend in tourism where people can get a chance to reconnect with nature and their inner souls. In this article, we will first define wellness tourism. Then we will be focusing on its features and top destination in this industry....Read More
Lauren Keith, destination editor for MENA of “Lonely Planet” is an American – British traveller. She was in Iran in May 2019. Her visit comes days after her visit to Jordan and the U.S. A while ago, Iran Nomad Tours contacted Lauren to see if she is interested to visit the very authentic Iran and...Read More
If you are planning to trek in Iran’s cold and dry mountains, there are few things that you should bear in mind before embarking on this adventure. Trekking can be extremely unpleasant when we are not prepared enough, especially in harsh weather conditions. In this article, we will share some simple tips that can make...Read More
Once you have decided on visiting Iran as a tourist destination, you may ask yourself would they let me in the country, at all? So the answer is probably Yes. Even if you are a US or UK citizen, you only need to find a tour guide throughout the trip. Now, how to apply for...Read More
“Let’s go on an adventure!”“I need a bit of adventure in my life”“You should be more adventurous” You’ve probably used these phrases or heard them from others. They might conjure up images of an Indiana Jones-esk character(?) walking through dense jungles. Or maybe someone in a tuxedo jumping off a plane. It may remind you...Read More
Do you know one of the main pillars in your good performance in trekking is your nutrition? But why is having suitable nutrition so hard for so many mountaineers? And what can you do to have the best possible nutrition while you’re on the road? Well, we will show you how. Let’s start with a...Read More
People ask us if Iran is a safe place for tourists as they are concerned about the images created in the media; some may think Iran is just as it is described there: that people speak Arabic, they hate Americans, it is all deserts, people ride on camels… And while some may know that this...Read More
