Arghwan Valley or Arghwan Plain is one of the most famous sights of Mashhad in Torghabeh. It is the choice of many tourists for a one-day trip for nature tourism. As you can guess from the name of the valley, there are Arghawan bushes growing all over the area. May is a good choice for a trip to this valley, which is located in Binalud city, one of the Torghabeh districts. In this month, many Arghawan flowers have blossomed and they are in the most beautiful period of their life.
If you want to know where the Arghawan Valley of Mashhad is or what the weather is like in the valley and when is the best time to travel to it, stay with me until the end of this article from Ozhan agency Tourism Magazine.
Where is the Arghawan valley?
If you ask the people of Mashhad about the natural attractions of Mashhad, Torghabeh region is probably one of the first regions that you will hear from them. Arghawan Plain of Mashhad is located in Binalud city and the access road to Kalate Ahan village. Arghawan valley and Kalate Ahan village are limited to "Binalud" and "Takht Rostam" mountains from the west and north. This valley is considered one of the spectacular attractions of Torghabeh. In order to reach Dare Arghawan, you have to cross an asphalt side road.
As you continue on the Taraghdar road, the Arghawan bushes of the Arghawan Valley will gradually appear. The further you go, the more they will be until the end of the asphalt road reaches a field of Arghawan flowers. This is the first floor of heaven!
Many people stay in this area and do not go further, but the seventh floor of heaven is seen only by curious people who tie their shoes and walk into the heart of nature.
After a short walk, you will reach a valley full of flower bushes. This is the Arghawan valley. The pond next to the bushes reflects the image of the sky and Arghawan flowers, the cool breeze blowing from the side of the valley caresses your face. If you are lucky, you will also hear the sounds of local birds and what you see and feel from heaven will be complete.
Why did they name this region Arghawan Valley?
You have probably understood by this part of the article what is the reason for the name of Valley or Plain Arghawan. Arghawan is a shrub whose height sometimes reaches 10 meters. When you look at this valley from above, you will see a Arghawan pit and you will understand why Mashhad's Arghawan valley is named.
This flower is a symbol of the beloved in literature because of its unique beauty. For example, Ibtahaj considers Arghawan as a branch of his blood separated from himself, or Hafez, who repeatedly mentions the Arghawan tree in his poems.
Of course, Arghawan Plain or Arghawan Valley is Arghawan only for one month a year, and in the rest of the months, it is a dormant grassland and the Arghawan bushes are without flowers and look like weeds, but that one month of May is beautiful enough to make this The valley should be known by the same name every year.
How is the route from Mashhad to Arghawan Valley?
An important part of Mashhad's nature is located in the village of Torghabeh, for this reason, many pilgrims to Imam Reza's shrine dedicate a day to visit this spectacular village and the attractions of Torghabeh. The road from Mashhad to Arghawan Valley is about an hour away, and you have to drive 36 kilometers from the shrine to this area.
To go to Arghawan Plain, you have to enter Vakil Abad highway. You can go from Malek Abad Boulevard, Kalantari Highway or Azadi Highway to reach this highway. You can also enter Shahid Bronsi Boulevard from Imam Ali Highway and reach Vakil Abad Highway from there.
At the end of the highway, you will reach a field, one side of which leads to Shandiz, and the other side leads to Torghabeh and Arghawan valley. Enter Imam Reza Boulevard in this square. Before reaching Torghabeh, enter the Imam Khomeini belt of Torghabeh. At the end of the belt, you reach the square; Exit Resalat Street.
Continue straight until you reach a crossroads. Anbaran road is on your right, enter this road. In the middle of the Anbaran road and on the left side is the Taraghdar road. Enter this road. Continue your path until you reach the intersection of Dehbar Road and Kalate Ahan Road.
Enter Kalate Ahan road in these two ways. In the middle of the winding road of Kalate Ahan, you will reach the side of Mashhad's Arghawan valley. Part of the route can be reached by car, but you have to walk a bit to access the valley.
If you plan to go from Tehran to Arghawan Valley Mashhad, first get to Mashhad and then go to the valley after the route I mentioned. To go from Tehran to Mashhad, you have to pass through the cities of Garmsar, Semnan, Damghan, Shahroud and Sabzevar.
How is the network coverage in Arghawan Valley?
Some of Mashhad's natural attractions have been turned into entertainment centers and have the necessary facilities for accommodation, but Arghawan Valley is one of Mashhad's pristine natural attractions and there are no special amenities.
On the way to this valley, you will see different cities and villages; Therefore, on the way to the valley, there is network coverage and your mobile phone will provide an antenna, but from the time you enter the sub-district of Dara Arghawan from Kalate Ahan road, the network coverage will be limited and you may no longer have access to the Internet.
Even the antenna of your mobile phone may have problems. Therefore, before going to the valley, it is better to inform your loved ones about this trip and tell them the time of your departure and return so that they do not worry.
When is the best time to visit Arghawan Valley?
The nature of Mashhad is spectacular in the hot seasons of the year. Mashhad generally has a pleasant weather; Especially Arghawan Valley and Torghabeh, which are located in Razavi Khorasan province and are cool even in summer days.
The Arghawan valley is only Arghawan for one month of the year and it becomes similar to other plains and deserts on other days of the year. So the best time to visit this valley is May.
Arghawan flowers bloom from late April and remain until early June, but close after that. In the flowerless seasons, the bushes look like thistles and only in May they turn into the popular Arghawans that are the darlings of spring.
What is the weather like in Arghawan Valley in every season?
Arghawan Valley is suitable for people who like cool weather. People who prefer to wear several layers of warm clothes to be able to withstand the cold, but a bit of heat will make them bear it! The Arghawan plain is always cool; So even if you travel to this area on hot summer days, you will probably feel a few degrees of temperature difference.
Arghawan Plain is usually covered with snow in winter and is not suitable for tourism, because it does not have tourism facilities and not everyone can pass through the snow in the mountains of this region. Even professional nature tourist groups go Torghabeh in winter to experience winter fun in Mashhad.
Do you know the entertainments of Arghawan Valley and its surroundings?
I always have a habit before traveling to a city or visiting a tourist attraction, to see what entertainment there is and what I can do. The activities of Arghawan valley are also attractive for people who like nature tourism like me.
In the following, I will tell you about the entertainment that you can experience in this space. After that, you might decide to spend a spring night in this valley.
Photographing the beauty of the Arghawan Valley
From the descriptions of the Arghawan Valley and the photos you have seen of this unique landscape, you will notice that the first thing that comes to mind is to take souvenir photos. If you have a knack for photography, you can take photos that look like those published in wildlife and nature magazines!
Walking and sightseeing
Walking and sightseeing in the plain and Arghawan Valley are other activities that you can enjoy. Of course, the important point that you should pay attention to is that walking in this area does not mean crossing the paths made for walking.
In Arghawan Plain, everything has kept its natural state. Therefore, to walk, you have to go through a steep path and in some cases even pass through flowing streams. Therefore, walking in this plain is difficult for children and old people.
Camping in the heart of Arghawan Valley
If you go to Arghawan Valley with a professional nature tourism group and have proper camping equipment, you can experience a unique night in this plain. There are no wild animals near Plain and Arghawan Valley, and if you have the experience of camping in spaces without facilities, you will not face any particular problem.
In the nights of the Arghawan plain and valley, the beauty of the bushes is less visible, but instead, a clear and starry sky spreads and the sound of crickets replaces the sound of birds.
If you plan to go camping, check the weather in Torghabeh before heading to the plain. Probably staying overnight in rainy weather is not much fun and will cause you trouble.
Excursion in the surrounding villages of Arghawan Valley
The villages around Torghabeh are both a part of nature and have unique entertainment, for example, Shandiz region is famous for its luxury restaurants and delicious shishliks. If you set aside a day for a tour, you can see the various attractions of this area near the Arghawan Valley.
Climbing in Arghawan Valley
The valley is a place surrounded by mountains and as expected, there are various mountains and hills around the Arghawan Valley.
For climbing in this area, you can go to the plain and valley of Arghawan early in the morning and after watching the beautiful Arghawans, you can go to the peaks, and you can go to the heights after camping and spending the night in this area.
If you plan to conquer higher peaks, it is better to be with a professional group. If you are alone, it is better not to go too far from the road and the car path on the Arghawan Valley.
Nature tourism in Torghabeh parks
Kamar Maghboula Rock Park and Chalidreh Resort are other natural attractions of Mashhad that are not far from the plain or Arghawan Valley. Therefore, you can organize a nature tour for yourself and enjoy the nature of Mashhad in different parts around Torghabeh.
In the next parts, I will give more explanations about the parks around Torghabeh and the surrounding villages.
Belly tour in Torghabeh restaurants
There is hardly anyone who has not heard the name of Shandis and its tasty kebabs and Torghabeh restaurants. Torghabeh is the most famous resort for entertainment around Mashhad, and stomach-raising is also the most famous recreation in Torghabeh!
The restaurants of Torghabeh serve a wide variety of food and are not limited to Kababs, the food of this region is of high quality.
A tour of the recreational and sightseeing places near the Arghawan Valley
Arghawan Valley can be a part of your itinerary; That is, if you want, you can see all the sights of Torghabeh and its surroundings in one day. Of course, this valley may be attractive enough for you to devote a few more hours to it and feast your eyes on the beauty of Arghawan heart-shaped petals, and then go to the other sights of Torghabeh.
In any case, you should be familiar with what is near the valley in order to plan a tour.
Chalidareh entertainment complex
Chalidareh is the main recreation center of Torghabeh near Arghawan Plain, which has various facilities. Many people go to Torghabeh only for the love of Chalidreh. You can have different experiences in this resort; From water sports to land sports and even aerial sports!
In the following, I have given a list of facilities of Chalidereh resort.
Fishing in Arghawan Valley
boat riding
Diving
Tran
Ski lift
Telecabin
bungee jumping
zip line
Safari
Bubble football
Karting and buggy riding
massage
Restaurant
With all this variety of entertainment, no matter what taste you have, you will return from this area satisfied.
Shandiz near Arghawan Valley
Shandiz needs no introduction for people with heart and almost all of us Iranians are people with heart! Kebab is delicious and hearty in all cities of Iran, but in some cities like Shandiz, Mashhad, it has a different taste. Of course, Shandiz restaurants near Arghawan Valley are not its only attraction.
Shandiz Forest Park is located in this area and it is another part of Mashhad's heavenly nature. Also, Paramotors is an exciting entertainment that exists in Shandis Mashhad, where you can experience the feeling of flying.
Kang village near Arghawan Valley
Kang village is a natural historical attraction in Mashhad, which is located in Torghabeh region near Arghawan Valley. In this village, you can enjoy the view of the alley of traditional gardens, listen to the sound of the water and drink tea by the river. Kang is also a valley region and therefore has a pleasant and cool climate.
Torghabeh near Arghawan Valley
Torghabeh is a region where different entertainments and sights await you in every part of it. It is interesting to know that there are unique entertainments such as car racing track, horse riding track and ski track in Torghabeh.
In addition, there are many restaurants in Torghabeh that can be the best hosts for dinner or lunch.
Kalate Ahan village near Arghawan Valley
If you don't enter the side of the Arghawan valley and continue the straight path, you will reach Kalate Ahan village. The people of this village are mostly engaged in agriculture and horticulture, so you should expect a green village with moderate weather.
If you go to Kalate Ahan in spring, you will be a guest of spring flowers and newly blooming buds, but if you visit this village in summer, you can buy local fruits and enjoy the taste away from their poisons and chemicals.
"Kamar Maghboula" rock park
Kemer Maghboula is a natural stone garden near Arghawan Valley and is considered one of the other pristine areas without facilities in Targbeh. In these parts, nature has started sculpting with stones and made stones with indescribable beauty with its volcanoes.
Early humans are also involved in this stone art, on some rocks you can see petroglyphs from ancient times.
How is Arghawan a plant?
Most of the plants you see in Arghawan Plain are Arghawan shrubs and trees. Of course, the little Arghawan ones look like bushes and are just as adorable as the little girls in Arghawan dresses with their hair combed and tied! Of course, Arghawan is not the only vegetation in this area and other desert plants can also be seen in this plain.
Arghawan is a tree that grows between 3 and 10 meters and has heart-shaped flowers in Arghawan-Arghawan color. These flowers grow on all parts of the tree, from the tips of the branches and the sides of the buds to the body and wood of the tree.
It is good to know that there are many Arghawan plants in arghawan Valley. The Arghawan tree also has leaves, but its leaves bloom after the flowers. For this reason, many people think that Arghawan is a cactus that consists of thorns and flowers and has no leaves.
You have to be careful when touching the violets of Arghawan Valley, because these beautiful girls have sharp thorns to take care of themselves. Of course, it is better not to touch them and do not leave a trace of your presence in the heart of nature; Even as small as a fingerprint or a broken Arghawan branch.
What is the animal cover of Arghawan Valley?
Arghawan Valley is located near Binalud Protected Area. In this protected area, animals such as leopard, wolf, hyena, jackal, Pallas cat, Orial sheep, Orial ram, paika and boar live.
The birds of this area include falcons, golden eagles, terns, partridges, and tiho. These animals are not found in the Arghawan Plains, but you may see a golden falcon or eagle flying overhead. Most of the insects and reptiles that exist in deserts live in this plain.
What should you do to stay in Arghawan Valley?
If you are a professional nature tourist, the best favor you can do to yourself is to stay one night in the Arghawan Valley, but if you have no experience in this field, do not stay the night in the Arghawan Valley and return to Mashhad or Torghabeh before dark. In the following, I will explain about both methods of residence.
Stay in Arghawan Valley
Professional nature tour groups usually have the experience of staying in pristine and impossible areas such as Arghawan Valley. They have well-equipped cars and professional camping equipment and know what the night conditions are like in a pristine area. Therefore, they do not face any particular problem during the darkness and they have enough lighting equipment.
In spring and summer, professional nature tourism groups go to Mashhad's Arghawan Valley and camp overnight. If you are planning to experience camping for the first time, it is better to go to areas that have camping facilities and supervision. In the next experiences, you can taste the taste of night in the pristine Arghawan valley. A taste that comes from the combination of excitement and relaxation and will satisfy your soul.
Staying in hotels and residences near the Arghawan valley
The closest residences to the Arghawan valley of Mashhad are located at the beginning of Torghabeh road. Booking a hotel in Torghabeh means being close to the most important resorts of Mashhad, but far from Imam Reza's court. For some days of their stay in Mashhad, some pilgrims book hotels in Mashhad near the shrine to visit and then go to hotels in Torghabeh to experience Mashhad's entertainment.
The best hotels in Torghabeh near Arghawan Valley are:
Park Hyatt Grand Hotel;
Samen Hotel, Mashhad;
Mashhad Mithaq Hotel;
Pars Hotel Mashhad.
Hayat Park Grand Hotel is the closest hotel to Torghabeh and Arghawan Valley and is located at the end of Vakil Abad highway. There are also independent villas in Torghabeh that you can reserve.
Recommendations for a safe trip to Arghavwan Valley
Ozhan agency travel professionally! In the following, I have some recommendations that will help you enjoy your trip to Arghawan Valley more and give your good feeling to nature as a gift.
If you have gone to Torghabeh in winter, it is better to remove Mashhad's Arghawan Valley from your sightseeing list and leave it for when you are in Mashhad in spring. The winters of this valley are cold and snowy, and there is a possibility of the car getting stuck in the snow.
Buy everything you need before traveling to the valley; Otherwise, you will have to travel an extra distance to reach the nearest shops located in the surrounding villages. Of course, you can go to these villages for a village tour, buy from villagers and locals and help their livelihood and economy.
Before traveling to Arghawan Valley, check the weather of Mashhad. Rainy days are not a good choice to visit this plain.
Do not forget the camera, mobile phone and power bank. There is no internet or network in this valley, so the only use of your mobile phone will be photography, and this only use can drain your mobile phone charge. After all, you are traveling to a paradise-like place!
Be a nature tourist and nature lover! Avoid lighting fires on the ground as much as possible, and if you have to, make sure the fire is out before leaving. Carry a bag for your trash and don't leave anything in nature, not even fruit peels. It is true that they decay and absorb, but it takes some time. Think about the pleasure of the next visitors!
Be kind to the Arghawan ones and their friends! Don't break their branches, don't set them on fire and take care of these lovely trusts.
If you do not plan to stay in the valley overnight, leave the valley before dark.
If you plan to spend the night in Arghawan Valley, in addition to all the professional camping equipment, bring warm clothes.
last word; Come back from the Arghawan valley with a full battery
Arghawan is one of those colors that are rarely found in nature. For this reason, Arghawan bushes attract attention wherever they are. Imagine a plain full of wild Arghawan bushes; A leafless flower consisting only of sharp thorns and Arghawan heart-shaped flowers.
Of course, these Arghawan valley shrubs are not always without leaves; Shortly after the flowers grow, the leaves also grow and double the beauty of the spring girl.
In the spring, the Arghawan plain of Mashhad combines with the bright green of buds, the blue of the sky and the white cotton clouds, and the image of this clarity falls in the lake water and creates one of the most beautiful landscapes in front of your eyes. The Arghawan Valley of Binalud, which is close to Torghabeh, has a different color and landscape compared to any nature you have seen.
That's why I say that if you are a nature traveler, you should visit this Arghawan valley at least once.
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