Mesr Desert Iran
Gorgeous massive deserts of Iran with their unique conditions have always mesmerized tourists and travelers from every corner of the globe. Mesr Desert is one of the Iranian deserts which is near a village named Mesr around Esfahan city. This desert represents an interesting scene of the integrated performance of geomorphic and geologic processes and climate changes.
Description
Mesr in Farsi means Egypt, so maybe you're wondering why they say this to the desert. In fact, there are different stories about how to name this desert in Esfahan, most notably the story of a person called Yusuf, who was one of the villagers in the past. At that time, when the village was depleted, Yusuf dogged a deep well and came to the water, then he asked people to put Egypt name in it, in honor of Yusuf and his story, which happened in Egypt, and people accept in due to respecting him and what he had done for them.
Among many famous desserts in Iran, this desert in Khor has its own reputations. Mesr Desert is a special place for a great number of tourists and travelers who are looking for relaxation and meditation and those who are looking for adventurous experiences. There are alot attractions that can enjoy. This desert in Khor is known for its amazing bamboo fields and unique sand hills. Also, there will be a chance for travelers who are interested in activities such as sand sliding, horseback riding, camel riding, off-roading, hiking and quad biking.
Attraction of Mesr Desert
We introduce the attractions of this desert which is one of the best Iranian deserts: Mesr Canebrake that is located at the northest of Mesr and east of Farahzad. Namak-Khor Lake that you can reach this lake through a khor. Rig Lake that is one the Iranian deserts which is near the Mesr village and you have to go use off road cars to get here from Amirabad village to south to reach this place. The last one is Saf Bagher Dozdloo that is one of the Iranian deserts in the border of Mesr village in the east. This zone is like a small dried lake which is surrounded by hills.
Weather
The desert’s weather is predictably hot during the day and cool at night, the typical character of the desert climate. That is why you should carry both light and warm clothes and special hiking equipment if you plan to roam about the dunes. The best time to travel to this desert in Esfahan is from early autumn to mid-winter, and welcomes you with pleasant weather. Spring and summer are hot and the sunlight will be difficult for you in these seasons. If you want to go to the desert in Esfahan these two seasons, select the early spring, which is still not very hot. In the fall and winter, you will find a temperate climate in this desert.
Opening hours
The opening hours of the desert are 24 hours of day. It is noteworthy that the best time to travel to deserts is the second half of the year. From the middle of the autumn until late in the spring is a good choice. Remember that the temperature may dramatically rise in the summer, though the area is still spectacular.