Siyazgeh Desert

Siyazgeh Desert lies in Kavirat District of Aran va Bidgol County in Isfahan Province. It is one of Iran's pristine and lesser-known expanses of desert sand dunes. The area sits at the foot of the sand seas north of Abuzeydabad, only a few kilometres from the village. Tall, sweeping sand dunes create a distinctive and inspiring setting for lovers of desert landscapes.

In this desert, stabilised sand dunes are found in the western areas, while the central areas have alkaline soil with sparse vegetation made up of various desert shrubs. The vegetation of the region includes species such as saxaul (tagh), Calligonum (eskanbil) and nasi in the sandy parts, and plants such as wormwood (artemisia), sedge and saltwort (oshnan) in the steppe areas. The wildlife of Siyazgeh Desert is also fairly diverse: animals such as the sand fox, sand cat, jackal, wolf, houbara bustard, as well as various snakes and agama lizards have been reported in the area. In addition, the desert offers desert travellers attractions such as camel riding, walking among the sand dunes and stargazing.

With its endless views and boundless tranquillity, this desert is one of the best choices for lovers of desert tourism in Isfahan. To get there, visitors can enter the area via Abuzeydabad; after that, they must travel a desert track that requires a suitable off-road vehicle. In spring, camel racing competitions are also held in Siyazgeh, offering visitors a special experience. Please note that visitor access to Siyazgeh Desert is restricted on some days. For example, according to reports, entry to this desert is prohibited from the end of Esfand to the beginning of Farvardin.