INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-- The very first cultural-tourism celebration of coastal provinces will be held in Chabahar port, the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan
province, the provincial tourist chief has said.The festival will open on January 18 with the involvement of cultural and tourism activists
from 7 coastal provinces of the nation, IRNA priced estimate Alireza Jalalzai discussed on Sunday.The festival will feature standard
costumes, folk music, dance, regional food, and traditional routines from Khuzestan, Hormozgan, Bushehr, Sistan-Baluchestan, Gilan,
Golestan, and Mazandaran provinces, the official added.As part of the three-day event, travelers will be presented to the varied cultures of
seaside people, he noted.It also could increase maritime tourism in these areas, he mentioned.Back in December, a provincial authorities
revealed that tourism development can be facilitated through Chabahar port.The Chabahar port is a center for global trade amongst the
Persian Gulf countries and can take full advantage of the provinces tourism potential, he said.Situated on the Makran shores, the port holds
strategic significance in terms of transportation of items and passengers along the Indian Ocean, the official added.As among the most
important hubs of world trade in West Asia, Chabahar can contribute significantly to the development and financial growth of the area, he
mentioned.However, some procedures, including developing tourist infrastructure and linking Chabahar to the national train, need to be done,
he explained.Chabahar is the only ocean port in Iran and the very best and simplest gain access to route of the middle Asian countries to
Boasting numerous natural and historical attractions, Chabahar might be called one of the most underrated destinations in Iran
In current years, numerous steps have actually been taken to promote the port as a safe and congenial choice for both domestic and foreign
visitors.In 2019, the High Council of Free Trade Zones revealed that it was prepared to begin construction of a new airport inside the
Currently, air travelers to Chabahar require to use the airport of Konarak city.Currently, there are some 20 traveler resorts in Chabahar,
consisting of four hotels and eco-lodges
The cumulative province - Sistan in the north and Baluchestan in the south- accounts for one of the driest areas of Iran with a small boost
in rains from east to west and an obvious increase in humidity in the coastal areas
In ancient times, the region was a crossword in the Indus Valley and the Babylonian civilizations.The cumulative province-- Sistan in the
north and Baluchestan in the south-- accounts for one of the driest regions of Iran with a small increase in rains from east to west and an
obvious increase in humidity in the seaside areas
In ancient times, the region was a crossword of the Indus Valley and the Babylonian civilizations.The province has special significance
since it lies in a strategic transit place, especially Chabahar, which is the only ocean port in Iran and the best and easiest gain access
to path of the middle Asian countries to complimentary waters.The vast province is home to numerous distinct historical sites and natural
tourist attractions, including two UNESCO World Heritage websites, particularly, Shahr-e-Soukhteh (Burnt City) and Lut desert.Coastal and
maritime tourismOver the previous number of years, the Islamic Republic has made various efforts to make use of maritime tourist capacity by
developing hospitality facilities, diversifying sea routes, and drawing economic sector financiers along its huge southern coasts.Prosperous
maritime tourist might help the country to fulfill its ambitious target of bring in 20 million yearly travelers by 2025
It likewise watches on tourism developments in the Caspian Sea in the north.Back in February, the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of
Transport and Urban Development signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish maritime tourism and make the very best usage of its
potential on the southern and northern coasts of the country.Promoting the culture of utilizing the sea as a tool to increase social vigor,
establishing coastal activities in the type of eco-friendly plans and programs, and creating the necessary grounds for cooperation and
exchange of understanding and info was likewise among the subjects of the agreement.ABU/ MG
