Siahkooh National Park

Siahkooh National Park is one of Iran's protected and pristine areas, located between Yazd and Isfahan provinces. The southern part of the park lies in Yazd Province and the northern part in Isfahan Province. Covering about 80,786 hectares, the park lies alongside the Siahkooh Protected Area, which covers 124,996 hectares. Siahkooh was designated a national park in 1386 (2007 CE), and since then it has been recognized as one of Iran's important wildlife habitats.

Siahkooh National Park is home to rare and endangered species such as the Asiatic cheetah, caracal, Persian wild cat (sand cat) and goitered gazelle. Nineteen mammal species have been identified in the area, eight of which are conservation priorities. In addition, 34 bird species have been recorded in the park, 11 of which have conservation value. Birds found here include the golden eagle, saker falcon, falcon, and houbara bustard. The park's vegetation includes species such as wormwood (Artemisia), milkvetch (Astragalus), Syrian rue (esfand), thyme and hawthorn shrubs, all adapted to the region's arid and semi-arid climate.

To reach Siahkooh National Park, you can take the Ardakan–Chupanan road. The park has two main entrances: the southeast entrance at kilometer 40 and the northeast entrance at kilometer 115 of this road. The best time to visit Siahkooh National Park is spring and autumn, when the weather is milder and the landscape is at its most beautiful. When visiting the area, responsible nature tourism is recommended: collect your litter, avoid harming vegetation and wildlife, and stay on designated trails.