Darb-e-Sangi is a 150-year-old eco-lodge with an observatory in the heart of Behabad's nature, offering a unique experience of astronomy and traditional architecture.
Description
Darbe Sangi: Eco-Lodge and Astronomy Stay in the Heart of Behabad Nature
Nestled in the village of Behabad, in Razavi Khorasan Province, a 150-year-old eco-lodge awaits you. Darbe Sangi, with its traditional architecture and astronomy observatory, offers a unique experience of traditional living and astronomy in Iran. This nationally registered lodge, renovated in 2020, now welcomes astronomy and nature enthusiasts with its astronomy equipment and pristine natural surroundings.
A Trip to the Past, in the Heart of Nature
Darbe Sangi, with its traditional architecture and design, takes you on a journey through time. This lodge uses wind catchers and fans for cooling and gas heaters and stoves for heating, protecting you from the summer heat and winter cold. Here, you can wake up on traditional floor beds and start your day with the sounds of nature.
Accommodation Units
Darbe Sangi has 3 bedrooms with a capacity to accommodate 25 guests. The rooms feature traditional design and do not have beds, instead offering traditional floor beds. The shared bathroom facilities include one Iranian toilet and one women's bathroom, one Iranian toilet and one men's bathroom, as well as one Western toilet. The lodge offers special discounts for group bookings in a package or suite format.
Lodge Facilities and Services
Darbe Sangi is the first astronomy lodge and star observation base in Razavi Khorasan Province. The lodge is equipped with telescopes and astronomy equipment for star observation. Guests can use the lodge's observatory to enjoy the starry night sky. Additionally, the lodge features a traditional kitchen with cooking facilities, a refrigerator, and a gas stove. A dedicated parking area is currently being set up.
Food, Restaurant, and Culinary Experience
Darbe Sangi has a café and teahouse, and local bread is baked in the traditional way. Guests can order various local dishes such as Ash Lakhshak, Joshporeh, Gandom Polo, Qormeh, Kashk and Eggplant, Ashkeneh, and Komeh Joosh. The space is prepared for ceremonies and celebrations with a capacity to host 100 people, making it an excellent venue for all enthusiasts. Upon request, live local music performances can also be arranged.
Geographic Location and Access
Darbe Sangi is located in Behabad Village, 1 kilometer from Gonabad and 293 kilometers from Mashhad. Behabad Village, with its pleasant climate and lush greenery, attracts many tourists in spring and summer.
Climate and Best Time to Visit
Behabad, with its moderate and mountainous climate, welcomes tourists in spring and summer. During these seasons, the abundant greenery and pleasant weather of Behabad offer an unforgettable journey for you.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
Darbe Sangi is an old house that houses the oldest stone door in Razavi Khorasan Province. Other tourist attractions in Gonabad include Qanat-e Qasabeh, Gonabad Anthropology Museum, Kakhak Waterfall, Qowjod Cave, Seno Yellagh Region, Darb-e Soofeh Yellagh Area, and Gonabad Fire Temple.
Why Choose This Lodge?
Darbe Sangi, with its combination of traditional architecture, astronomy, and pristine nature, offers a unique experience. This lodge, with its modern facilities and special services, provides an unforgettable journey. Here, you can use the observatory, enjoy local cuisine, and experience peace and tranquility in the heart of untouched nature.
Lodge Facilities: 3 bedrooms with a capacity of 25 guests, traditional floor beds, shared bathroom facilities (Iranian and Western toilets, separate men's and women's bathrooms), astronomy observatory, telescopes and astronomy equipment, traditional kitchen, refrigerator and gas stove, café and teahouse, dedicated parking, space for ceremonies and celebrations with a capacity of 100 people.
Distance to Key Locations: 1 kilometer from Gonabad, 293 kilometers from Mashhad.
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