North-eastern Iran
Kopet Dag mountains and village trails
In north-eastern Iran, North Khorasan is a province of mountains, green valleys, springs and diverse cultural traditions. From Bojnurd’s Qajar monuments to ancient structures and nature-filled retreats, each corner tells a different story. It is a warm and rewarding destination for travellers drawn to architecture, quiet landscapes and discoveries beyond the familiar routes.
North-eastern Iran
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Ten kilometres along the Bojnurd–Mashhad road, Baba Aman is one of the region’s oldest natural retreats. Springs rising at several points in a hillside feed tiered pools and cascades, while dense woodland and a branch of the Atrak River create a peaceful setting for rest and gentle exploration.
The Mofakham Mirror House is a two-storey Qajar building celebrated for its tilework, stucco and magnificent mirrored hall. Geometric and floral motifs and finely crafted wooden doors enrich the interior, which now introduces part of the region’s documentary and manuscript heritage.
Saluk National Park protects mountain steppe, juniper woodland and deep valleys of the Kopet Dag. Its varied vegetation provides habitat for wild sheep and goats, leopard and birds of prey.
Espidan is a mountain village in North Khorasan with terraced houses and walnut and fruit orchards. Springs and rocky valleys around the settlement give it an unusually green, water-rich setting.
Rooyin is a historic mountain village known for terraced construction and traditional textile weaving. Closely packed houses, narrow passages and irrigated gardens demonstrate adaptation to the steep terrain.
