According to Iranian myths, the history of Damghan begins with the construction of this place by Hooshang, who was credited with the establishment of the Pishdadi dynasty in Iran, and was the great grandson of Keyumars. The town had many names and one of them is Qoomes. This was originally a province which extended from Sabzevar to Garmsar, with the Alborz mountains bordering the north and the Lut desert in the south. Damghan was the capital of this province until 1st century. When Alexander invaded Iran, it got the name of Hecatompylos, the name the Greeks attributed to all flourishing cities. The Tappeh Hessar There are remains of an ancient settlement in the town by the name of Tappeh Hessar. Before you take a trip to Iran, it is interesting to know that the archaeologists Professor ... read more

Your travel to Shahroud will take you to the largest city of Semnan province. It is located 410 km from Tehran as well as from Mashad, making a junction with the Gorgan road. It is bordered on the north by the Alborz mountains and in the south, by the desert regions. The river Tash, flows through the place and empties itself in the desert. The town experiences cold weather towards the mountainous side and temperate climate in other parts of the city. Located in Damghan basin, you will also find influences of the Great Salt Desert in this town. Old Settlement Many archaeological discoveries made in 2006 have found proof of a very old settlement in Shahroud, dating back to about 8000 years ago. The items found on the site include ovens and craft workshops, which ... read more

You can travel to Semnan by taking the route connecting Tehran with Khorassan province. The beginning of the 10th century saw the city as an important place under the Al Ziyad dynasty and then the Al Booyeh dynasty. The Turks of Qaz were responsible for the destruction of the town in 1027 which was followed soon after by the Mongol invasion in 1218. But Semnan again bounced back to prosperity when the Safavid and Qajar kings came to the throne. It is a beautiful city today attracting many tourists from all around the world. Attractions of the Town Among the many places you can see when you travel to Semnan, are the ornamented minaret belonging to the 12th century and many huge places of worship. The bazaars of the city are famous for the local grains, ... read more

When you visit Bastam, you will find that it is ideally located with the Golestan province on its northern side and Semnan to the south. The western side is bordered by the Alborz range and attractive villages adding charm to it. The eastern side is flanked by the Miyami plains. If you count the population of the region which includes the districts of Kalateh Khij, Majan and Kharaqan's Qale-ye-Nou along with 30 other rural settlements, you will find about 48,000 people who depend on livestock breeding and farming for their livelihood. Natural Scenery A trip to Iran is incomplete without enjoying the natural beauty of Bastam. You will find snow-capped mountains in winter with the area having a terrific climate the whole year through. It is a treat to visit Bastam in spring and summer when ... read more

History of Tabriz tells us that it dates back to 3rd or 4th century when the Sassanid dynasty ruled over Persia. As Arabs' conquest of Iran took place, Tabriz was not given any importance. The Arabs concentrated more on Ardebil instead of this city to get together the Iranian armies in Azerbaijan, which suggests that it was nowhere like the big town it is today. When Muslims took over the control of Iran, the city was populated by the Arab tribe Azd which hailed from Yemen. The development of the town was truly made when Zubaidah, the wife of Harun-al-Rashid, the Abbasid caliph, took over the reconstruction of Tabriz in 791. From Village To City Before you order a tour to Iran, you can find out all about the Mongols' invasion, after which Tabriz was made ... read more