The village of Dehsalm, a gem in the heart of the Lut Desert, is located in South Khorasan Province. This historic village, with its ancient heritage, serves as the gateway to the Lut Desert and its unparalleled attractions.
If you want to experience desert exploration and visit the deserts of Iran, we recommend visiting a desert near a unique and beloved village. You are surely tired of the noisy city life and the hours-long traffic jams, and the only tranquility you can easily find is by traveling deep into the desert. While wandering through the Lut Desert, you must visit the village of Dehsalm, located 35 kilometers from the desert. Dehsalm is one of the few villages in Iran whose beauty has spread everywhere, and it is famously known as "Rig Yalan" (the famous sand dunes).
How to Access Dehsalm Village
To visit this village, you must first travel to the city of Nehbadan, where you can buy a bus ticket to Nehbadan from Mr. Bilit. Dehsalm is about 82 kilometers away from Nehbadan. Once you reach the city, you can take transportation to the village. If you are traveling by personal vehicle, it's best to take the Nehbadan–Shahdad road.
Walking on Mars in Dehsalm Village
By traveling to Dehsalm, you won't just explore the village but can also experience the feeling of being on Mars by walking on Martian-like soil. These are the miniature mountains, which are very tall and made of sand. Yes, these are the sandy mountains you will see when you visit Dehsalm.
In Dehsalm, you will encounter sand dunes that you can never get enough of.
Dehsalm is truly a dreamy place that attracts the heart of every tourist and desert wanderer. Due to its geographical location, you shouldn't expect forests or lush greenery here. However, you will find lovely, towering date groves alongside unique plants like the Acacia and Senebil, adding exceptional beauty to Dehsalm.
Without a doubt, the grandeur and magnificence found in the heart of the desert might not be found in any green or blue nature. Around Dehsalm, you can directly observe the result of the 120-day winds from Sistan and Baluchestan, which create tall sand pyramids.
Tourism in Dehsalm Village
With the suggestion we have made, we are sure your travel destination will end in Dehsalm Village. In fact, if you want to enter the Lut Desert, you must pass through its main gateway, which is Dehsalm Village.
You might not believe it, but the desert of Dehsalm is the hottest desert region in the world, accompanied by the largest sand dunes that create a unique beauty. It’s important to note that these vast, standing sand dunes are located between two other provinces, Sistan and Baluchestan, and Kerman.
Dehsalm Village has a famous qanat (underground water channel), where the water inside it is more abundant but warmer than other qanats. From what we've described about Dehsalm, you’ll surely realize that the village's history dates back to the same time as Nehbadan County.
Handicrafts
With the cooperation and efforts of the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee, a center for handicrafts was established in Dehsalm Village. In Dehsalm, there are many handmade items created by the locals, including carpets and small rugs woven with camel hair, as well as kilims and fabrics, which are significant handicrafts of the village.
Among the most notable wickerwork products are wicker hats and mats, as well as wicker dolls that have a unique beauty and will stir your child's enthusiasm. Despite all the beautiful handicrafts in Dehsalm, active participation by the women of the village can also be seen at the International Handicrafts Exhibition in Tehran.
It is worth mentioning that about 30 women from Dehsalm are actively involved in this field. The persistence and work of the women in Dehsalm don't stop at handicrafts. They also collaborate with cooperative companies of date farmers in the area to sort, package, and market 13 types of dates harvested from Nehbadan County, selling them at reasonable prices in surrounding areas like Sarbisheh and Sistan and Baluchestan.
Foreign Tourists
The beauty of Dehsalm Village is not only attracting domestic tourists. According to statistics from 2017, about 40 foreign tourists visited this delightful village and enjoyed the beauty of the Lut Desert. On the other hand, more than 3,000 domestic tourists have also visited Dehsalm to spend their leisure time.
Dehsalm is home to active people who are not just content with handicrafts and opening eco-lodges for tourists. Some of them work as local guides and pathfinders in the area. Along with this, they also provide brochures and booklets about the village to tourists as gifts.
Ancient Windmills
Another fascinating attraction in Dehsalm Village is the presence of windmills, which show the maximum utilization of natural resources by humans, adapting to the harshest possible conditions and benefiting from them in the best way.
The windmills in this area, unlike the European models, have horizontal axes and make the most of the 120-day winds of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Wildlife
While exploring the area, you might encounter various precious animal species. Some of the animals living in the region include cats, different types of snakes and scorpions, sand foxes, and more.
Conclusion
By traveling to Dehsalm Village, you will have a unique experience of visiting the desert.
Tips for Traveling to Dehsalm
Due to the intense heat in the Lut Desert, it is recommended to visit Dehsalm during the cooler seasons of the year.
Make sure to use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
Bring enough drinking water with you.
Wear appropriate shoes for walking in the desert.
Respect the culture and traditions of the local people.
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