Although Iran is a country of four seasons, it is also a land of deserts. There are many deserts in Iran and each one has its own characteristics. Some of these deserts are known and others remain unknown. One of these deserts, that is known for its beauty, is Hajj `Ali Qoli Desert. Desert walkers are definitely familiar with this desert, but those tourists and desert walkers who know the name of Hajj `Ali Qoli desert
It is one of the most special places to see in Semnan. It is one of the most beautiful deserts in Iran.
It feels good to walk on salt crystals. The phenomenon of mirroring and the special subject of photography
Healing properties of desert salt
We all have heard and know that all deserts were once seas and lakes full of water. This desert also had such a history. Billions of years ago, this desert was a lake full of water with all kinds of fish and sea creatures, but with the passage of time and climate changes, especially direct sunlight, the water in the lake slowly evaporated and nothing was left but a salt desert.
This salt desert is located in the southeast of Damghan, at a distance of 43 kilometers from this city and near the village of Khorzan in Semnan province.Hajj `Ali Qoli desert is not very wide and wide and its area reaches only 6541 km. The height of the desert is about 1000 meters above the sea level and it is surrounded by various mountains such as Dolat Yar, Khores, Turkmen Gader, Ahund, Panj and Sarkh mountains.
Hajj `Ali Qoli desert of Semnan is a salt desert which consists of 47% of clay area, 34% of marshy area and 19% of salt marsh. This type of sediments is usually formed in winter and spring because the air is humid in these two seasons. It is not bad to know that the north of this desert has a smooth and flat surface, which has made this part to be the attention of people and officials for rail laying.
As we said, the Hajj `Ali Qoli desert of Semnan is a salt desert, and the plants and trees that grow in this area are salt-loving plants. For this reason, thorn trees and various types of salt-friendly plants can be seen in this area.
Two rivers named Damghan River and Hassan Abad River flow from Alborz Mountains to Kavir-e Hajj `Ali Qoli Desert. Apart from these two rivers, other rivers also flow into the desert, but these days are seasonal and in the summer they suffer from dryness and water shortage. In general, there are 5 rivers that pass through the Hajj `Ali Qoli desert, named Damghan River, Hassan Abad. , Ker, Kalshor and Cheshme Ali.
As expected, Hajj `Ali Qoli desert has a hot climate like many other deserts, and the temperature difference between day and night is very large, so you can guess that we do not recommend traveling to this desert in spring and summer, especially In these two seasons, the sun’s rays are direct and the rivers and lakes of this desert dry up and half of the beauty of the desert is lost. On the other hand, the autumn and winter seasons of the desert have a balanced climate. In these two seasons, although the weather is sometimes cloudy, the sun shines softly and softly, and the desert tour will be enjoyable. Another point that makes traveling to the desert in this season To suggest the season is the phenomenon of mirroring the earth which occurs due to the rains of these two seasons. Finally, it should be said that mid-autumn to late June is the best time and the most suitable season to visit Hajj `Ali Qoli desert..
