3. Stunning Mountains
Did you know there were mountain vistas like this in Iran? It is actually one of the most mountainous countries in the world. This is Mount Zardkouh, part of the Zagros Mountain Range region in western Iran. It is popular with hikers, climbers and mountaineers. Skiing is also popular in Iran. The Dizin ski resort 45 miles from Tehran is one of the largest in the Middle East. It has a long season running from November to May and its powdery conditions rival that of the Alps and Rocky Mountains. Who knew?
4. Salt Plains
You might think this is the salt flats of Bolivia, but Iran has some amazing salt lakes, marshes and deserts too. The Dast-e Kavir is known as the Great Salt Desert and covers 30,000 square miles. Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran is the one of the largest, albeit shrinking, salt lakes in the world. This crusty white landscape makes for incredible otherworldly scenery when you visit Iran.
