Iran has gained a well-deserved reputation as a Medical Tourism destination in the last few decades. With the advancement of medical tourism in Iran, the country has become one of the main hubs for receiving different medical treatments -especially plastic surgeries- in the Middle East.
Wellness tourism has become popular among those seeking to strengthen and maintain their health. Medical tourism revolves around centers with natural treatment resources and services, spas. These natural resources and services include hot springs, salt lakes, bright sunshine, mud therapy, massage and spa, herbal and traditional baths, and healthy nutrition, which are mentioned in Iranian medicine.
Iran, with thousands of years of history, has seen different religions over the centuries. As the majority of the country is Muslim, minor religious groups also live in different parts of the country. Therefore, you can find shrines, cathedrals, fire temples, etc. where people gather and keep their ceremonies and rituals alive. Making Iran a famous destination for religious tourism. Iran is one of the best countries to experience Muslim pilgrimage and has two main pious Muslim cities, Qom and Mashhad.
As one of the world’s oldest civilizations, Iran has been among the world’s most thoughtful civilizations from the very beginning. Let’s dive in and get to know some of the hidden gems of Iran through this traveler’s guide. In this article we’ll travel all around the country and get to know some of the roads least traveled by in the cities of Ardabil, Rasht, Mashhad, Qom, Ahvaz, Kish Island, Yazd and Hamedan.
Protected in the Ardabil province, Sarein is the city of gushing hot springs. Gavmish Goli or Gamish Goli is one of the oldest hot water springs in Iran located in Sarein, Ardabil Province. Discharge of this hot water spring is about 140 liters per second with a temperature of 46 ° C. You will enjoy an outdoor space with an area of 400 square meters and a depth of 130 centimeters.
Iran is a vast country full of glorious historical attractions and breathtaking natural sights. Iran is the 9th country in the world with the most cultural heritage sites (UNESCO). Iran offers a diversity of attractions which makes it an amazing travel destination for a variety of travelers. Although a month of traveling through Iran may not be enough to see all Iran has to offer, it’s possible to plan a scheduled trip to cover the best of what Iran has to offer. Iran is also the 11th travel destination in the world based on countries with the most heritage sites (UNESCO).
Yazd is one of the oldest cities of the world with a history of over 5,000 years which has remained intact throughout the centuries. With over a million in population, Yazd is located in central Iran. The historic part of the city is separated from the modern areas and has earthen architecture. This historic city has been inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage list since 2017.
The first of the Qajar kings, Agha Mohammed Khan, named Tehran as the country's capital in 1778, and most of its growth started during the reign of a subsequent Qajar monarch.
East Azerbaijan Province is the largest and most populous province in the northwestern region of Iran. This province consists of 21 counties and cities including Tabriz, which is the capital city of East Azerbaijan is Tabriz.
Kish Island is one of the most beautiful islands of the Persian Gulf. Kish Island is the right choice for those trying to escape to a tropical destination. The Island is warm throughout the year, where winter feels like spring. If you love the ocean and marine animals, you can spend your weekend looking for turtles, sharks, and rays.
