Tourist Places to Visit in Kerman, Iran, Asia
Kerman is also called as Carmania is the capital city of Kerman Province in Iran geographically positioned 30°17′ N 57°05′ E. It is the major city in South-East Iran and the biggest well developed city in the province of Kerman. The city of Kerman is situated about 1000 kms southeast of Tehran, the capital of Iran.
Geography of Kerman:
Kerman city covers an area of 185 sq. km. and located at an average altitude of 1,755 meters. Kerman enjoys a moderate climate with cool winters and hot summers.
Kerman is surrounded by Ravar in the north, Jiroft to the south, Rafsanjan towards west and Bam on the east.
History of Kerman:
Kerman was earlier known as Behdesir, founded by Ardeshir I during the 3rd century AD. Kerman was served as the capital of Iran in earlier and houses numerous historic mosques and Zoroastrian fire temples.
Landmarks in Kerman:
- Shazdeh Garden
- Pars Hotel
- Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
- Mouyedi Ice-House
Transportation in Kerman:
Kerman International Airport is located 11 kms from the city with frequent air services to Tehran, Ahwaz, Yazd, Esfahan, Mashhad, Shiraz and Bandar Abbas served by Mahan Air Airlines.
Kerman Railway Station is placed on Trans-Iranian Railway line situated 8 kms away from the heart of the city and buses are accessible at Adineh New Bus Terminal.
Kerman’s Metro Train project is under construction and tourists can travel within the city by taxi or bus.
Culture, Cuisine and Shopping in Kerman:
Kerman has strong cultural heritage houses several historical sites including mosques and tombs. The greater percentage of Kerman population is filled with Persians and Shi’a Muslims along with minority of Zoroastrian. The 2nd largest ethnicity in Kerman is Balochis.
The natives of Kerman are the great lovers of sports especially football and baseball. Sanat Mes Kerman FC is the home football team of Kerman. Sadeh ceremony and Jashn-e Tirgan are the major cultural events celebrated in Kerman.
Some special handicraft products and eatable items in Kerman include Rugs, Pistachio, Kolompeh, Henn, Cumin, Patteh, Quvetoo and Distills.
Kerman house several top restaurants with both fast food and traditional dishes and the special drinkable items available in Kerman include Doogh, Distills, Paloodeh-e-Kermani, Black tea and Ma-o-sha’eir.
Places to see near Kerman:
San’ati Museum:
San’ati Museum has a historical objects of Kerman located in Kerman City.
Vakil traditional tea house:
Vakil traditional tea house is a prime attraction of Kerman in the vicinity of the museum.
Ganjali Khan Mosque:
Ganjali Khan Mosque was built during 1007 A.H. placed near Ganjalikhan School.
Zarabkhaneh Museum:
Zarabkhaneh Museum contains 4 porticoes, 4 booths and an arch. It is situated in the north side of square.
Jameh Mosque:
Jameh Mosque is a Friday mosque attracts Muslim pilgrims from all around the city.
Mouyedi Ice-House:
Mouyedi Ice-House is one of the must visit places in Kerman covered by several small-gardens.
Other tourist attractions near Kerman are:
- Ganjali Khan Square
- Gonbad-e-Jabaliyeh
- Ganjali Khan Square
- Moshtri-ye-Moshtak Ali Shah
- Malek Mosque
- National Library
- Museum of the Holy Defense
- Takht-e-Darya-Gholi-Beyg
- Ghal’e Dokhtar
- Ghal’e Ardeshir
Best time to visit Kerman:
Between November and February is the good time to visit Kerman.
Accommodation Options in Kerman:
The best hotels in Kerman City are listed below:
- International Pars Hotel
- Hotel Sahra
- Govashir Hotel
- Hotel Akhavan
- Bozorg-e-Kerman (Grand Inn) Hotel
- Esteghlal Hotel
- Hezar Hotel
- Hezar Kerman Hotel
- Jahan Gardi Inn
- Kerman Hotel
- Naz Hotel
- Tourism Grand Hotel