Staying in Kerman and the Kaluts (Dasht-e Lut)
Referring to the post above, we think a visit to Irans other mayor desert - the Dasht-e Lut - is very worthwhile as well.
The city of Kerman might be a good place to start your trip to desert. In that case, surely spend a night at Jalal Mehdizadeh's place. Has interesting ideas about philosophy and is very knowledgeable about the region. Safe parking, nice room. 450000 Rials for two people, including breakfast.
Jalal speaks good English and is fluent in German.
No. 11 Gharbi 3-In Varzesh, near the Ashura roundabout
M +98 913 142 31 74
E jalalguesthouse@yahoo.de
GPS N30 18'27.1" E57 03'42.4"
If you drive to the Kaluts, there is a nice huge camp site (empty when we were there) with running water. Good place to enjoy the stars: GPS N30 34'41.0" E57 51'04.0"
Great views at N30 48'06.5" E57 46'18.0". We were planning to wild camp there, but the wind was blowing so heavily we decided not to. On a calmer night might be superb, however.
Enjoy,
Ingrid and Stijn
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