Travel to Bafq , the Asian Cheetah Land

Bafq has been famous for its beautiful palm groves. 
Bafq having a hot and dry climate is almost the most desert city of Yazd Province which deserts are pristine and spectacular. Of course, Bafq has two very different and interesting climates so that in its eastern part, you can observe the mountainous region of Sabzdasht with the coldest temperature while in its western part, the desert region with the warmest temperature in Yazd Province can be seen.
Bafq is one of the national poles in mines of the country having important mines such as iron ore, lead, phosphate, and zinc. Choghart, Kushk and Zinc are very famous and active mines in Bafq which are considered main suppliers of raw materials of iron and steel industry in the country.

Bafq town is also the birthplace of Vahshi Bafqi , a famous poet in the Safavid era, as well as the great birthplace of some other important figures who played a vital role in the history. 
The Bafq road runs to Ardakan from north, to Kerman and Rafsanjan from southeast, and goes to Yazd and Mehriz from west.    
Bafq is on the route of one of the longest railroads in the country; Tehran to Bandar Abbas with the length of around 829 miles which lasts between around 18 to 20 hours. It should be noted that Bafq does not have any airports yet.

Where to stay in Bafq

Nikan Hotel, Alamdar Hotel, Memar Hostel, Behesht Garden House, Tito Garden are some of the best places to stay in Bafq which host a large number of domestic and international tourists and travelers every year. To reserve a book in these accommodations. 

The Local Food in Bafq

The most famous local dish in this city is Ash Toki which is a kind of soup and mainly cooked and served during the Nowruz (Persian New Year) and family gatherings through the year. Other local dishes of the region include Polo Toki, Shooli, Eshkaneh, Kalejoosh, Komaj, Khamir Jushi (Siro) which are popular among locals and visitors.

Local handicrafts in Bafq

Having over 400 thousand palm trees, Bafq is one of the most important exporters of date in the country. The hard-working people of Bafq beside exporting the date product of these trees, use the fibers and branches of this tree to weave them and make a variety of mattresses, straw hats, flasks, cords and other handicrafts out of them. These handicrafts are popular not only among the locals but also among the travelers and tourists visiting this interesting town. 

Tourist Attractions in Bafq

Bafq is rich in the case of historic and natural attractions. Some of these attractions include Abdullah ibn Musa Shrine, Sadeghabad Shifting Sand, Dare Anjir Desert, Qotrom Village, Haderabash Tower (a guard tower), Kalmand - Bahadoran Protected Area, Baqerabad Castle, beautiful Bafq palm trees, and desert camping sites.
To reserve a one-day tour to Bafq to explore this desert town and its nearby desert camps, contact Raadina Travel Agency.