INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN---- The advancement of ecotourism in the northern province of Mazandaran requires additional budget plan and financing, an ecotourism
expert has said.Ecotourism and eco-lodges are not well known in the region, which indicates a need for correct promotion and intro of this
branch of tourism and these types of accommodations, Ruhollah Forqani explained on Sunday.Investing in eco-lodges in villages rather of
hotels would be more affordable and beneficial for the government and economic sector considering that hotels require a lot of spending
plan, he added.Stretched along the Caspian Sea and Alborz mountain range, Mazandaran is a popular location for domestic holidaymakers and it
is house to more than 3,500 villages and rural areas, hosting countless domestic night-stays in a year.As a four-season country with
pristine and gorgeous nature in various parts of the country, Iran has a lot to provide nature fans and eco-tourists
Recently, a number of historic mansions and rural homes throughout the nation have been repurposed into eco-lodge units to attract more
domestic and foreign tourists.The homes represent the native culture, local custom-mades, traditions, and stories, while the visitors are
served delicious food with local ingredients.The growing tendency of travelers to experience native and local cultures has actually made
them want to get closer to natural and native living conditions, experiencing the old-fashioned way of living, thinking about that staying
in these eco-lodge systems is much cheaper than other accommodation centers.Having an extremely diverse natural setting, Iran offers diverse
excursions to nature enthusiasts
Tourists may deal with a wanderer or rural family or delight in an independent stay
The nation is house to plentiful historic mansions, caravanserais, bathhouses, madrasas, and other enormous monuments, which can uphold its
budding tourism and hospitality sectors if handled appropriately and refurbished properly.ABU/ AM
