North Khorasan

north khorasan province is located on the far eastern border of the country. The capital of this province is Bojnord city . In recent years the capital city has progressed dramatically because of the efforts of people and the municipality. You can find classic and modern architecture in this province. This province is a part of old Khorasan which today is divided to three neighbor provinces : south Khorasan and Khorasan Razavi province and north khorasan. These three provinces together have some of the biggest and most populated cities of Iran. Even though they are divided in three provinces, they have many things in common . The central province known as Khorasan razavi has one of the most attractive shrines not only in the country but also in the whole Islamic shia world. Muslims of the world have two specific factions like Shia and Sunni  . most of the shias of the world wish to visit this site. It is unique because of the structure , architecture and also because the eighth imam of shia faction is buried there. From specific religious points of view, the shrine is as important as Mecca in the shia people world. Everybody visits shrines as pilgrims like to visit other cities like Bojnord in north khorasan province.

History of north khorasan
 

There are many attractions in north khorasan, especially natural resources like waterfalls and national parks. north khorasan, Iran offers a glimpse into Iran's diverse wild life. While not as well-known as southern regions for its fauna, the province shelters elusive creatures like Persian leopards and Asiatic cheetahs, alongside soaring birds of prey and wild boars roaming its mountainous landscapes. You can find many wild animals in this province such as wild ibex and trans Caspian wild sheep. It is unique in the world and you can visit them in the natural beauties of north khorasan and around Bojnord city as the capital of the province. There are many tribes as Turkmen which are siblings of Mughals which invaded Iran and ruled the country for centuries, they have their own culture and customs and they are prominent ethnic groups which dissolved in the country but they kept their culture and ethnicity through times and history. 
Bojnord and neighbor cities produce a lot of farm products like dairies, meet, grains, fruits and dried fruits . The city of Faruj is famous for dried nuts and fruits and today many local tourists visit Faruj just to buy dried fruits and nuts. One of the international dried fruit companies which distribute nuts from north khorasan province named as “Nagorno Qrvt “company is very attractive today in Australia and in neighbouring countries. This company is very active in this concept and many foreigners order dried nuts to this company inside and outside Australia.

Tourism in north khorasan

As mentioned before, north khorasan province and Bojnord have many different attractions. From a religious point of view, Mashhad is not very far from this province and many local tourists after visiting mashhad try to visit Bojnord and Birjand too. There are many natural beauties from fauna and flora and you can find many wild genuine and unique animals like bears, Ibex, trans Caspian sheep, hyena, and many other reptiles if you are interested. There are big rivers like shahrood river which is very attractive for fishing and each year thousands of tourists’ rush to visit this river and go fishing at legal times. and there are many natural flora you can visit if you're interested . The whole province is surrounded by deserts and it has a very harsh climate especially in winter and summers. In spring the weather is more delicate and thousands of tourists prefer to visit north khorasan province in spring or fall. The rivers of this province give a bonus from mother nature to farmers and because of this extra water they produce different kinds of fruits and nuts and other agriculture products which are exported to other national and international markets. The revenue of these productions is invested in the province and raises the level of culture in the city. Today tens of universities are active in the province and many local students graduate from these cultural facilities and because of this investment the number of educated people has increased dramatically. There is another sports event which people are familiar With-chukhe wrestling. This kind of wrestling is unique in the world and it is very attractive among young people today. This sport is spreading  today more among the young community and there is a national league today which controls teams of north khorasan province and other provinces nationally and internationally. These attractions attract thousands of national and international tourists each year and bring huge amount of revenue which support investments in north khorasan province.

Culture and customs of north khorasan

As mentioned before, north khorasan province has an old history and rich culture. It contains the legacy of more than 2500 years of culture, customs and history of Persian territory. Khorasan is a cradle of human culture in Iran and many historical events like wars between Arab invaders and persians from Khorasan and wars between Afghanistan and Iran troops happened in Khorasan province. Because north khorasan is a very strict religious society, a great religious event named as Ashura and Tasooa that occur yearly. Ashura and Tasooa means the ninth and tenth day of Muharam month of the religious calendar. In these days the third imam of the Shia Muslim faction was assassinated by his enemies 1400 years ago and people celebrate this day but by mourning and crying in black festivals. It is very important for Iranian people and you cannot find something like this in the whole world. This event is a very important part of our culture . visiting north khorasan in this time is more valuable and you will never forget this experience. 

How to arrange your itinerary?

As mentioned before, north khorasan province is located in the desert zone. It is very cold in winter and really hot in summer. The best time visiting Iran is in spring and fall. In spring, the the whole country is blooming and the weather is more delicate than winter and summer. But in winter and summer the price of accommodation and flight tickets are very low. You can enjoy more because there is no crowd in these two seasons and there are enough service resources to fulfill all needs of tourists during the time. If you have enough money and energy you can choose our team to arrange your program in the best way. It is better to choose the best time using the experience of tour and travel agents. They know how to manage time and program to fulfill all the needs of tourists from ticketing to booking procedures considering dates and times. In this occasion you can rely on sanpersian tour and travel service providers team. You can find us in social media and check our website 24 hours. 

Best time to travel to north khorasan

the best time to visit Iran and south Khorasan province as mentioned before is spring and fall but if you like to taste special events like Ashoora and Tasooa , you have to consult our tour and travel service providers and ask them to arrange and modify your program to make the best program for you and your family . Choosing the time table and making a good itinerary is very hard even for local events. We have two calendars in Iran. One is like Gregorian calendar which used for normal life and official events are arranged according to this calendar. The other is lunar calendar which used for religious events like Ashoora and Tasooa. As you know the lunar calendar is not fixed and days of the lunar calendar change and roles during different month of the year. Because of this deficiency, finding the coincidence of two historic days between Gregorian and lunar colander is too hard. Just the local and genuine Iranian people have the ability to choose the best time and finding the best time needs experience.

Conclusion

north khorasan province has many potentials to attract tourists from religious to very cultural oriented events. It is cheap and it has good infrastructure for tourists to support and fulfill their needs.It is located in desert and the harsh climate of deserts is not very tolerable for old and very young people. choosing the best time is important and should be advised by professionals and local people. Bojnord is an excellent tourist destination that offers a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Its unique landscape and diversity make it a unique destination for travelers who want to explore the hidden gems of Iran. The city has several historical and natural sites, cultural festivities, and warm hospitality, making it a perfect spot for anyone looking for an unforgettable travel experience. in sanapersian we are ready to give you the best advice and arrange your itinerary according to your needs and target situation. do not hesitate to call us . 

 (Sana Persian tour and travel service provider group)