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A journey to Qeshm salt cave; The most amazing salt cave in the world

Qeshm is a beautiful island in Hormozgan province and the only geopark in the Middle East

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A journey to Qeshm salt cave; The most amazing salt cave in the world

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where millions of travelers travel a long way every year to see its unique attractions

Experience the calm and peaceful beach of the Persian Gulf, complete and economical shopping and a comfortable stay in one of the many Qeshm hotels and enjoy your trip. If you want to travel to Qeshm, you must visit several attractions and put them at the beginning of your tourism list. One of these attractions is Qeshm Salt Cave. Nowhere in Iran can you find such a beautiful and long cave with salt snow and hanging salt lamps all over it.

In this article, we are going to talk about the salt cave or Qeshm salt cave, and in the meantime, introduce you to the best hotels in Qeshm where you can have a good stay. So, stay with us.

About Qeshm Salt Cave

Namaki Cave or Namakdan Cave is located on the beautiful island of Qeshm and is considered one of the most popular and well-known attractions of this island. This cave has roughness; Some of its places have a large ceiling so that your hand cannot reach the salt lamps on the ceiling; But in some places, the roof is close to the floor of the cave so that you cannot move while standing. Of course, you can see the beauty of this cave in the parts that have a high ceiling and you don't need to step on the hard parts. But if you are interested in exploring, you can go to the difficult but beautiful parts by bringing the necessary equipment. So start booking hotels in Qeshm right now and make a detailed plan to see this attraction.

The length of this cave reaches 6400 meters, so it is called the longest salt cave in the world. This attraction is also known as 3N Salt Cave or Three Naked Men Cave.

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How to go to Qeshm salt cave?

In order to get to Namakdan Cave, you have to go to the west of Qeshm Island. After passing Qeshm airport, you have to go another 60 km to reach a sandy road. Travel this road for a distance of 23 km to see the mouth of the cave. Considering that you have a long way to reach this cave, we consider it necessary to book one of the best hotels in Qeshm for a perfect rest and we suggest you to book these hotels.

How was the Qeshm salt cave created?

This cave dates back to a few hundred million years ago, the Cambrian era. The findings indicate that this cave began to form about 570 million years ago and over time, it took its present form. The salt dome of this cave, which is made of igneous rocks, was initially one layer and over time, it has created the candles of this cave. It was said that this cave was known as Three Naked Men in the old days, this name was given because three geologists from the Czech Republic went to this cave for mapping. To map the bottom of the cave, they had to swim in salt water, for this purpose they got naked and swam the water parts of this cave for mapping. Thus, this name was given to the salt cave. Book one of the hotels in Qeshm right now and prepare a complete plan to visit this amazing cave.

The best time to visit Namekdan Cave and the necessary equipment

First of all, we must say that in order not to be bothered by the heat of the air, you should travel to Qeshm and visit Namekdan Cave in autumn and winter. It is better to visit the dome and cave of Namakdan during the day, but if you don't have a problem with bats, you can also visit this place at night. After that, we suggest you to prepare the necessary equipment. After booking and staying in one of the best hotels in Qeshm, leave all your belongings in your bag. There are not many facilities and services in the salt dome and cave, so try not to leave your belongings.

Bring a flashlight that you can rent at the beginning of the cave. Bring plastic to carry your garbage. Put a suitable snack and a bottle of water in your backpack. Suitable shoes without heels and suitable clothes will also help you to move easily in the unevenness and carry a map of the cave.

Tips about traveling to Qeshm Salt Cave

To travel to Qar Namaki, make sure to book one of the Qeshm hotels in advance so that you can have a good rest after returning. Do not touch or damage the jellyfish and salt stones inside the cave. If you go to the second and third corridors, you should bring caving equipment. Inside the cave, insects and bats live. If you are allergic, using pills will help you. At the same time, observe silence for the peace of the bats. If you are traveling alone and do not have a leader, be sure to use the cave map. Buy from local people to help the local economy. If you like, you can collect the garbage in the cave and move it outside.

The best Qeshm hotels and their booking

So far, you have fully understood the Qeshm salt cave, the necessary equipment, the ways to reach it, the points you should follow and the best time to visit it. Now it's time to get to know the most important part of your trip, which is staying in one of Qeshm hotels. Before leaving your city, you should book one of the best hotels in order to experience a great stay and a pleasant trip. Among the hotels of this island, Ataman Hotel, Eram Hotel, Persian Gulf Beach Hotel, Arta Hotel, Irman Boutique Hotel and Golden Beach Residence Complex are among the best accommodations in Qeshm.

You can easily book the best hotels in Qeshm from Cita.ir. First, compare the prices of each hotel and after viewing the pictures, list of rooms, facilities, attractions around the hotel, location, etc., choose your favorite hotel. Finally, by entering your information and depositing money online with a bank card, the desired accommodation is booked and you can collect your equipment to visit the salt cave and other amazing attractions in Qeshm. If you encounter a problem at any stage of the hotel reservation, you can call 02191012608 and 02191013031 so that Sita's caring supporters will solve your problem as soon as possible.

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