The Lut Desert, widely referred to as Dasht-e Lut (Persian: دشت لوت, "Emptiness Plain"), is a salt desert located in the provinces of Kerman and Sistan-Baluchestan, Iran. It is the world's 33rd-largest desert, and was included in UNESCO 's World Heritage List on July 17, 2016. [2]

The lake is large enough to allow for boating, surfing, and other water recreation activities for national and international tourists among the amazing desert Kaluts. Migratory birds stopping in Lut Desert Lake is spectacular and has given the pristine nature of this warmest region of Iran.

Lut desert is a must to see in Iran! The biggest Kaluts, the hottest spot, the highest sand dunes and forests, rivers, oases, caravanserais and more.

May 29, 2019 · A very beautiful desert in Iran! At the same time, this desert is the hottest on the planet - officially recording a maximum temperature of 70.70. The scenery is gorgeous, lots of locations, stunning sunsets! There's an eco camp nearby.

Oct 2, 2024 · Explore the Lut Desert, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its extreme temperatures, stunning landscapes, and unique geological formations.

Mar 2, 2025 · Whether you’re capturing the sharp contrasts of the Kalut formations, the golden waves of the dunes, or the reflective salt flats, you’ll find no shortage of subjects. With its clear skies and minimal light pollution, the Lut Desert is an incredible location for stargazing.

Mar 14, 2023 · The Lut Desert, also known as Dasht-e Lut, is a remarkable natural wonder located in the southeast of Iran across three provinces; Kerman, Sistano Baluchestan, and Khorasan-e Jonubi.

The Lut Desert, or Dasht-e Lut, is Iran’s first UNESCO World Heritage natural site, celebrated for its Martian-like landscapes and extreme temperatures. It spans across three provinces and offers a unique blend of natural wonders and historical artifacts.

Lut, meaning “plain, bare, waterless, and grassless,” perfectly describes the Lut Desert in southeast Iran. Spanning 175,000 square kilometers, it covers one-tenth of the country’s land area, stretching across South Khorasan, Sistan and Baluchestan, and Kerman provinces.

Feb 1, 2022 · In the western regions of Lut desert and due to the proximity of the high mountains of Kerman with this vast desert, several rivers enter the central hole from the heights.