Semnan Province's Tourism Target Villages, Memorable Attractions

Miras Arya: One of the most important tourist attractions of Semnan province is the villages of this province, each of which has a unique attraction for lovers of cultural heritage, nature, linguistics, traditional culture and rituals, anthropology, and so on. A not-so-large amount of planning and investment at the level of these regions can transform and revolutionize the province's economy by attracting domestic and foreign tourists. In this report, an attempt has been made to briefly introduce a number of target tourist villages in Semnan province. Padeh Village (Aradan) This village is located 25 km east of Garmsar city and 3 km east of Aradan, south of the Tehran-Mashhad road. This village was once one of the reputable villages of Khar (the old name of Garmsar), and its age dates back to about six centuries ago. The Gabri Castle and Imamzadeh Abu Sa'id are among the buildings of this village, and Aradan Bazaar, Imamzadeh Shah Nazar, and Imamzadeh Khalilollah are among the buildings near this village. The language and dialect of the people of this village is Alikayi, and the main agricultural products of this village are wheat, barley, cotton, melon, watermelon, figs, pomegranates, etc. Tuyeh Darvar Village (Amirabad Damghan) Tuyeh Darvar village is located 48 km from Damghan city and north of Qūsheh village, amidst the northern mountains of Damghan. The people of this village speak the Mazandarani language, and the main agricultural products of this village are walnuts, apples, grapes, wheat, barley, etc. Animal husbandry is one of the occupations of this village, the products of which include yogurt, milk, butter, whey, qorūqūt, etc. This village has a cold mountain climate, and abundant rainfall in different seasons has created a suitable climate for this village, so the people of Damghan spend their hot summers in these villages. "Qaleh Baghestan", Imamzadeh Mir Jibra'il, Kalateh Zakaria, Qelqel Spring, ancient trees that have been nationally registered, etc., are among the important attractions of this village. Chashm Village (Shahmirzad) Chashm village is located 25 km north of Shahmirzad, next to the mountains with natural landscapes including the mountains of Nizva, Chapard, Bardar, Garmdar, Aram, and Safidkuh. In the past, Chashm was called "Mir Chashmeh" due to having numerous springs. The existence of rich pastures, abundant water, and fertile land were the main reasons for the formation of this village. This village has a cold mountain climate with a long freezing period and very cool summers, and abundant water is one of its advantages, originating from Mir Chashmeh and Sūdar Kalām. The watchtower, the shrine of Imamzadeh Abolqasem and Imamzadeh Mehdi, the shrine of the late Ayatollah Seyyed Zein al-Abedin Nabavi and Seyyed Soleiman Emadi, and Bibi Parhiz Khanum, etc., are among the historical monuments of this village. Rashm Village (Damghan) Rashm village is located 105 km south of Damghan in the Sar-e Kavir region. The area of the village and its pastures is about 150 square kilometers. This village is located among the Anar and Dezina mountains, which surround the village from the north, northeast, and west, and faces the Dasht-e Kavir from the south and southeast. Due to its proximity to the mountains, this village has a suitable climate and a green and pleasant atmosphere compared to neighboring villages, which distinguishes it from desert villages. The existence of numerous springs in this village has boosted the cultivation of many agricultural products, and this village is a nomadic settlement. The old cemetery of this village, known as Iraji, is located west of the village, and the villagers believe this cemetery belongs to the time of Shaddad. The shrine of Imamzadeh Abbas, which has a square space with a stepped dome and an octagonal tomb inside that occupies almost its entire space, is located in this village and likely dates back to the Timurid era. The Baseri mansion, built with adobe, is also one of the old mansions of this village. Fromaymad Village (Meyami) This village is located in Meyami county. Among the old monuments of this village are the tomb of Ibn Amin and the Jameh Mosque. It has been added. The tomb of Sheikh Hassan Juri, a cleric and leader of the Sarbadaran during the Mongol Ilkhanate, is also located near this village. Qaleh Bala Village (Biyarjomand) This village is located 24 km southeast of Biyarjomand district, on the edge of the desert, with a semi-arid location and moderate vegetation cover. The occupation of most of the residents of this village is animal husbandry and agriculture, and the main products of this region are wheat, barley, sesame, walnuts, apricots, etc. Due to the village's foothill location, construction is terraced, using adobe in the old texture and bricks in new houses. The proximity of this village to Turan National Park and the presence of wild animals such as the Asiatic cheetah, Asiatic wild ass, gazelle, etc., are among the important attractions of this village. Malādeh Village (Mehdishahr) Malādeh village is a part of Mehdishahr county, located 55 km north of Shahmirzad. Its climate is temperate in spring and summer and cold and snowy in winter. Among its historical attractions is the Malādeh mansion in the village. This complex consists of two mansions built in a lush garden, including the Ibrahim Khan house in the western part and the Qaraul Khaneh or Kūlah-Farangi mansion in the northeastern part. The heights of Malādeh have unique landscapes, including high views of the mountains, which are covered with snow in winter, rocky terrain, and steep slopes. The presence of animals such as partridge, bear, fox, wolf, wild boar, and fruits such as barberry, vellick, and kandūs (native plants), as well as juniper forests, bushes, and oak trees, and birds like tits and mountain nightingales can be mentioned in this village. Report by Samaneh Soltanipour, Deputy of Handicrafts, General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Semnan Province.