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Visit of the UNESCO Office Director to the Turan Biosphere Reserve and Qaleh Bala Village
The Director of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the visit of the UNESCO Office Director in Tehran to the Turan Biosphere Reserve and the Qaleh Bala tourist destination village. ... The visit to Qaleh Bala tourism took place following the specialized workshop "Sustainable Livelihoods in Iran's Biosphere Reserves" and provided a valuable opportunity... to introduce the cultural, natural, and social capacities of the region, especially the Qaleh Bala tourist destination village. The Director of the Cultural Heritage...
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Visit of the Documentary Group of Parliamentary Reporters of the Islamic Consultative Assembly to Qaleh Bala Village, Shahroud
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the visit of the documentary group of parliamentary reporters of the Islamic Consultative Assembly to the target tourist village of Qaleh Bala, with the aim of field-based examination of the challenges and capacities of the tourism industry... The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County added: Qaleh Bala village is considered one of the prominent tourist destinations in Semnan province and the country... investment, infrastructure development, and economic prosperity of Qaleh Bala village. ...
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Review of Deficiencies in the Global Registration File of Qaleh Bala Village at the Shahroud Governorate
The Head of the Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Shahroud County announced the holding of a meeting to review the deficiencies in the global registration file of Qaleh Bala tourist village at the Shahroud County Governorate.
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Semnan Province's Tourism Target Villages, Memorable Attractions
Proximity to the capital, being on the route of pilgrims to Holy Mashhad, historical and natural sites, special climatic conditions resulting from the northern areas being located on the southern slopes of the Alborz mountains and other areas on the northern fringes of the Central Iranian Desert, and... are among the potential attractions of Semnan province for attracting domestic and foreign tourists. ... Sarbadaran was also located near this village during the Ilkhanate of the Mongols. Qaleh Bala village (Biarjmand) is located 24 kilometers from...
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Shahroud County, A Small Continent / From Farahzad Tash and Haft-Rang Spring to Olang Forest
Shahroud County is a region of unparalleled natural and historical diversity, known as Iran's "Small Continent." It features wildlife shelters, world heritage forests, stunning deserts, and valuable historical sites, making it a captivating destination for Nowruz travelers. The tourist village of Qaleh Bala and the Geyoor-Dezian tourist axis are highlighted, with historical structures like a water mill and bathhouse in the vicinity. ...
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Semnan Province's Tourism Target Villages, Memorable Attractions
Semnan province, with its numerous natural and historical attractions, is one of the attractive destinations for domestic and foreign tourists. The target tourism villages of this province, with their cultural, linguistic, and natural diversity, offer unique opportunities to experience traditions, history, and pristine nature. The tomb of Sheikh Hassan Jouri, a cleric and leader of the Sarbadaran during the Ilkhanate period of the Mongols, is also located near this village. Qaleh Bala village...
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Special Opportunity for Tourist Villages to Go Global / One Step Away from Reaching International Markets
Iran will participate in the Best Tourism Villages of the World Tourism Organization 2024 initiative. Last year, the village of Kandovan in East Azerbaijan was selected as the best tourist village in the world. ... Meymand Province of Kerman, Fehraj village of Yazd Province, Palangan village of Kurdistan Province, Esfehak village of South Khorasan Province, and Qaleh Bala village... Qaleh Bala in Semnan. Qaleh Bala village is 24 kilometers from Biyarjomand village and is located 140 kilometers south of Shahroud; it is said...
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The 13th Tourism Festival of Traveling to the Bustard's Habitat Was Held
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County said: With the enthusiastic welcome of enthusiasts, the 13th Tourism Festival of Traveling to the Bustard's Habitat was held. ... Birdwatching was held in the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala, Biyarjmand district. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud... added: Visiting the terraced structure of the tourism target village of Qaleh Bala, holding an exhibition of handicrafts and souvenirs, and performing local music...
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The 13th Tourism Festival of Traveling to the Bustard's Habitat Will Be Held
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County announced the holding of the 13th Tourism Festival of Traveling to the Bustard's Habitat in the Biyajmand district of Shahroud County. ... November 2024, coinciding with the golden autumn season and a suitable time for birdwatching in the tourist village of Qaleh Bala in the Biyajmand district of Shahroud... tourism of Qaleh Bala, holding an exhibition of handicrafts and souvenirs, and performing local music and ritual ceremonies, etc., are among the programs of this festival...
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Development of Tourism Infrastructure in Shahroud County on the Agenda
With the aim of developing tourism in Shahroud County, the development of tourism infrastructure across Shahroud County has been put on the agenda. ...paving of the Dazian, Geyvar, and Qaleh Bala tourism axis is on the agenda of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County... tourism of Qaleh Bala, the contract for which has been finalized. The Chah Jam tourism area has also attracted attention...
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The survival of ecotourism depends on creating a balance between utilization and protection of natural attractions.
The Head of the General Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Semnan Province said: The factor for the survival of ecotourism in Semnan Province is creating a balance between utilization and protection of the natural attractions of this province. ... The ecotourism of Qaleh Bala is a successful national example in Semnan Province, and the experiences gained from this successful case should be transferred through training to other parts of the country...
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Semnan Province's Tourism Target Villages: Memorable Attractions
Proximity to the capital, being located on the route of pilgrims to Holy Mashhad, historical and natural sites, special climatic conditions due to the northern areas being located on the southern slopes of Alborz and other areas on the northern edges of the Central Iranian Desert, and... are among the potential attractions of Semnan province for attracting domestic and foreign tourists. ... The tomb of Sheikh Hassan Juri, the cleric and leader of the Sarbadaran during the Mongol Ilkhanate, is also located near this village. Qaleh Bala Village (Biarjmand) this village...
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Qaleh Bala, a Tourism Target Village
The tourism target village of Qaleh Bala is located adjacent to the Turan Biosphere Reserve tourism zone. This area is situated 5 kilometers southeast of the city of Biarjomand. The existence of the village's texture and architecture, which is in a...
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Selection of the Country's Best Villages to Participate in the 2025 Global Competition
The Director General of the Office for Domestic Tourism Development of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced the commencement of the process to select the country's 8 top villages to participate in the UN – Tourism global competition in 2025. ... Kerman Province, Fahraj village in Yazd Province, Palangan village in Kurdistan Province, Esfehak village in South Khorasan Province, and Qaleh Bala village in Semnan Province...
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Semnan Province's Tourism Target Villages, Memorable Attractions
Proximity to the capital, being located on the route of pilgrims to Mashhad, historical and natural sites, special climatic conditions resulting from the northern areas being located on the southern slopes of the Alborz and other points on the northern fringes of the Central Desert of Iran, and... are among the potential attractions of Semnan province for attracting domestic and foreign tourists. ... 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...
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