Poshteh Village

Poshteh is one of the tourist villages in the central district of Taybad County, in Razavi Khorasan Province. It lies about 50 km southwest of Taybad and 275 to 283 km from Mashhad. The village sits on the slopes of the surrounding highlands in a mountainous setting. It is bordered by the village of Eileh to the east, the villages of Kahjeh, Hosseini and Jozeghan to the north, and the village of Shizan to the west. A fairly pleasant climate, water sources, fruit orchards and natural scenery have made Poshteh one of the most attractive villages in this area. Besides farming, the villagers practise traditional animal husbandry and make use of the pastures, and the hospitality of the local people is one of the cultural hallmarks of the village.

The main attraction of Poshteh is its old quarter and the terraced architecture of its houses, which are built along the mountainside and create a spectacular view amid the mountain landscape. The old part of the village and its tourist area are said to be about five kilometres from the new part of the village. Alongside this view, the shrine of Khajeh Mohammad Chenar and the shrine of Khajeh Kaleh are among the village's notable sites. Poshteh's fruit orchards, with produce such as grapes, almonds, walnuts, plums and mulberries, are also part of the area's natural and agricultural appeal. Old qanats, including Nokariz, Saravan, Morgh-Ab and Khajeh Mohammad Chenar, show how important water resources have been in shaping and sustaining life in the village. Getting to know local dishes such as eshkaneh, kashk, ghalvarshir and ghalvartorosh, together with the area's farm and livestock products, offers a chance to learn about the local culture and way of life.

To reach Poshteh, take the Kerat road from Taybad, and after passing through the Kerat area, continue on the road to Poshteh. The road to the village is paved, and the distance from Kerat is reported to be about 25 km. Spring, especially the Persian months of Farvardin and Ordibehesht, is considered the best time to visit, because the landscape is greener and the pleasant mountain climate is well suited to nature tourism. When visiting, please avoid damaging the orchards, polluting water sources or harming the vegetation, and do not leave litter behind, so that the area's nature is preserved.