Darreh Bid Fritillary Plain (Inverted Tulips Plain)

The Darreh Bid Fritillary Plain (Inverted Tulips Plain) lies about 150 kilometers northwest of Isfahan, in a narrow valley near the village of Darreh Bid in Fereydan County, 20 kilometers from the town of Daran. The plain covers an area of roughly ten kilometers and in spring is filled with wild flowers, especially the crimson fritillary (inverted tulip), whose color is a reddish red tinged with purple. The tulips of this area bloom from about the fortieth to the sixtieth day after Nowruz.

Its pristine nature and abundant springs have made this beautiful plain a unique spot in Isfahan Province. The inverted tulip is one of the flowers that grow here, and it is also known by other names such as the "tear flower" and "Mary's tears". The names come from the dew that gathers among the flowers and then drips down from the blossom. The plant has a very short life, and its flowering begins in early Ordibehesht. It is said that this flower witnessed the moment when Siyavash's throat met the sharp blade of Garsivaz.

Early Ordibehesht to early Khordad is the best time to visit the village of Darreh Bid, which is also the blooming season of the inverted tulips here. Ordibehesht is the busiest tourist period in Darreh Bid; although prices are higher, a variety of recreational and cultural programs are held in the area. At other times of the year, such as summer and winter, the village of Darreh Bid also welcomes visitors. The area has restrooms and a few gazebos for resting. Some people confuse this plain with Golestan Kuh in Khansar, which is near this tulip field, but the Darreh Bid tulip field in Fereydan is a separate plain.

The access routes to the area lie between the towns of Daran and Khansar. From Tehran, after the Salafchegan junction, continue toward Khomein and Golpayegan until you reach Khansar. After a 15-kilometer drive you arrive at the village of Darreh Bid. From here on, you can follow the signs marked with an inverted tulip symbol and be sure you are on the right route. This route includes about 10 kilometers of dirt road. Inverted tulips can be seen along the way until you reach a plain full of tulips, which is protected by environmental protection units.