Iran’s Mesr desert will mesmerise you with its barren beauty

The Mesr desert, about 305 miles (500 kilometers) southeast of Tehran, is a desert and also an oasis located in central Iran. An Iranian woman covers herself with a blanket due to the cold, while visiting Khour salt lake in the desert. (AP)

Updated on: Dec 06, 2016 6:58 PM IST

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The Mesr desert, about 305 miles (500 kilometers) southeast of Tehran, is a desert and also an oasis located in central Iran. An Iranian woman covers herself with a blanket due to the cold, while visiting Khour salt lake in the desert. (AP)

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Deserts make up parts of Iran which have recently become tourist destination for young Iranians looking for a break on their weekend. An Iranian man walks on the sands while enjoying his weekend in the Mesr desert. (AP)

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An Iranian woman walks on the sands. The increase in tourists to the desert has stimulated economic growth in the area. (AP)

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An Iranian woman relaxes on the sands. Mesr desert and its oasis are known as Dashte-Kavir in Persian. (AP)

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An Iranian tourist walks alongside the remains of old buildings in the Mesr desert. (AP)

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Iranian youths form a dance line in the desert. There is also a town of the same name close by. (AP)

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An Iranian man flips on the sands while enjoying his weekend in the desert. (AP)

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Iranian youths riding a quad bike in the desert. There is a spring that flows out of the foothills of these mountains. (AP)

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Iranian youths enjoy their weekend in the Mesr desert. Mesr town is known for its gardens and date palm orchards. (AP)

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Iranian youths warm themselves by a fire in the Khour salt lake. A popular spot for tourists, sunset gazing is encouraged here. (AP)

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A tourist bus parks in the Khour salt lake as Iranians warm themselves around a fire, while watching stars. Other attractions include watching the moonrise, star gazing, the dunes, the camels, the traditional houses and listening to the silence of the desert. (AP)