Tehran-Hamedan tourist train to begin September 4

TEHRAN – A special tourist train linking Tehran and Hamedan will begin operations on September 4, officials said.

Lalejin pottery donated to South Korean ambassador

TEHRAN—Managing Director of Ali Sadr Travel Company Mehran Hajian donated a symbolic gift to South Korean Ambassador in Iran Kim Junpyo following his visit from Ali Sadr Cave in Hamedan province. With donation of exquisite pottery made by Lalejin artisans to South Korean ambassador, Hajian said, “This precious gift is the result of the taste and skill of Lalejini pottery artisans. It is a symbol of ancient heritage, cultural identity and handicrafts of Hamedan people,” Miras Arya (CHTN) reported.

Bangladeshi envoy calls for promotion of Ali-Sadr Cave

TEHRAN - Bangladesh's ambassador to Iran Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury has stressed the need for further promotion of Ali-Sadr Cave, one of the world's largest water caves, among foreign tourists.

Tourism minister calls for five-year development plan for Ali-Sadr Cave

TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized the need to develop a five-year plan for the tourism and maintenance of Ali-Sadr Cave, a vast water-filled cavern believed to date back to the Jurassic era.

Hamedan draws 1.7 million sightseers in Q1

TEHRAN - Hamedan’s historical and natural allure has captivated more than 1.7 million tourists in the course of the spring season.

Encyclopedia of Iran’s caves unveiled

TEHRAN – A book titled “Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Iran's Caves,” authored by Changiz Sheikhali who is a veteran speleologist, has recently been unveiled in Tehran.

Inbound tour operators visit Hamedan on fam tour

TEHRAN – Hamedan province has organized a three-day familiarization tour for a number of inbound tour operators and travel agents in a bid to upsurge its tourism sector.

By Afshin Majlesi

Deep in dark: the allure and adventure of Iran caves

TEHRAN – Having a wealth of geological and cultural treasures, caves have always been mysterious and fascinating for adventurers.

Eid al-Fitr holidays: Ali-Sadr Cave records over 24,000 visits

TEHRAN – During the two-day holiday of Eid al-Fitr, Ali-Sadr water cave in the west-central province of Hamedan, was visited by over 24,000 people, a local official has said. 

Ali Sadr cave wasn’t an art studio for prehistorical humans, researchers find

TEHRAN—A team of researchers has found that previously discovered paintings on the rock walls of Ali Sadr cave are not associated with ancient people.

Iranian cave an art studio for prehistorical humans, archaeologist says

TEHRAN – Iranian spelunkers and archaeologists have discovered several modest artworks within the dark chambers of Ali Sadr, a gigantic water-filled cavern widely believed to date from the Jurassic era.