Kerman Province is located in south-eastern of Iran; it is the largest province in Iran. Kerman is the capital city of Kerman province. It is the largest and most developed city in the Kerman Province and the most important city in South-East Iran. Kerman is one of the five historical cities of Iran. From the industrial, political, cultural and scientific points of view, it is the most important city in the southeast of Iran. Kerman is very famous for its long history and strong cultural heritage. Due to the special geographical conditions Kerman province enjoys considerable changeable climate, the average temperature during the months of March-June has been recorded as 20°-25°C. These months are the most suitable for travelling and tourism. Kerman is Iran’s largest producer of handmade carpets and a major exporter of pistachio nuts.
The trump card of this region, a trip out to the Lut Desert UNESCO Site to see the eerily barren wasteland is an absolute must. Out here – nothing at all grows, and dramatic erosional features known as Kaluts are the main drawcard.
The Kaluts is best seen at sunrise or sunset due to the dramatically changing color, you just can’t visit Kerman without making the trip out there. Kerman’s Grand Bazaar is one of the clear highlights of the central city and is one of the oldest Bazaar’s in Iran (after the UNESCO listed Bazaar in Tabriz).
With a classic vaulted ceiling and over 1.5 kilometers end-to-end there is plenty to explore here so take your time and don’t forget your camera: the friendly stall owners won’t mind a photo! Pay special attention to the gold section and copper bazaar of Kerman held within – and look out for the bathhouse museum if you have extra time (or just stop in at Hamam-e Vakil Chaykhaneh restaurant for some tea which is also built in a former bathhouse!).
Claimed to have been one of the most beautiful gardens in Persia, Fath Abad Garden until recently suffered years of neglect – had many of its trees dry up and died and has only just been beautifully restored bringing back something of its former glory. An important historical place from the Qajar period (constructed in 1870) it is famed for its long reflection pond and ornate architecture. Surrounded by pistachio gardens, Fath Abad Garden in Kerman is best visited around sunset to appreciate its changing colors and the beautifully done night illuminations that will take your breath away.
