Rig-e Boland

Rig-e Boland is one of the natural desert attractions of Isfahan Province, located 4 kilometres east of the Maranjab Caravanserai in Aran va Bidgol County. The area is part of the Maranjab Desert and lies next to the Salt Lake. Rig-e Boland is famous for its tall, golden sand dunes. The highest dunes reach about 90 metres and can be clearly seen from a distance, including from the Maranjab Caravanserai.

The vegetation on the lower slopes of Rig-e Boland includes sand-loving plants such as eskanbil (Calligonum), natr, nesi and dom-e gav, but higher up, on the steeper slopes, the vegetation disappears completely. In the past, the area was home to a variety of desert animals, such as scorpions, the Jaafari viper, the horned viper, the desert monitor lizard, the Cape hare, the sand cat, the sand fox, and birds such as falcons and the desert lark. However, with the growing number of visitors and the destruction of vegetation, some of these species are now seen less often. Rig-e Boland is known as a popular destination for desert trekkers and nature lovers.

To reach Rig-e Boland, drive 4 kilometres east from the Maranjab Caravanserai on a dirt road, and after the hand-dug well, follow the track on the right. The best time to visit is autumn and winter, when the weather is milder and more suitable for desert travel. For a trip to this area, an off-road vehicle and a local guide are recommended.