Introducing Kerman
The desert trading city of Kerman has long been a staging point for people passing between Persia and the Indian subcontinent and today it remains the best place from which to explore southeastern region of the country. Sheltered from the vast Dasht-e Lut by the barren Payeh Mountains to the north, its position and elevation make the weather relatively mild in summer, but cold in winter. The city is something of a melting pot, blending Persians with the more subcontinental way of life of the Baluchis. This mixing is most evident in the historic and very lively bazaar, which is the highlight of any visit. There are enough other sights to keep you for a day or two.
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Kerman’s environs are extremely dry and the city – and province to which it gives its name – are highly dependent on qanats (underground water channels).
Last updated: Oct 1, 2008
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RE: iran daily budget?
by hurricanebertha 01 June 2012
Definitely possible. You can find cheap rooms in the guest houses that the locals use, just ask for musafer-khuneh. ("guest-place") For…
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RE: Weather in July/August and other questions
by mtrezaei 28 May 2012
July and August are the hottest months in IRAN and it depends on cities you want to see. For example Shiraz and Kerman and Yazd are very…
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RE: Iran 15-Day Travel Plans - June 2012
by hurricanebertha 25 May 2012
You seem to have forgotten Persepolis but I presume that falls under the Shiraz category. The itinerary looks good, I've never heard of…
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