Rig-e Jenn desert is located in the central desert of Iran. A vast area consists of sand hills and salt swamps in the heart of the Plain desert. This area is one of the most difficult ways to pass through in the world.

In the old times, caravans and desert tourists have never passed through it and there are no villages or any roads there yet and just a few researchers have passed through it. Our ancestors believed that this area is put on a curse and it is the location of the fauns and devils. Today, most of the people in cities and villages around also believe in it and tell such stories. Because it has been said whoever enters this desert will die or disappear. Maybe whoever enters this desert will either sink in the salty swamps or die of thirst and hunger.

Rig-e Jenn is located E53,40.172 , N33,40.887 in the south west and the west of the Plain desert, the south of Semnan, the south east of Garmsaar, the east of protected area of the desert national park, the north of Anarak and the west of Jandaq, with the area of 3800 Km². The Sulfur mountain is at the north side and Damghan to Jandaq road is at the east side.

The huge amount of active sand hills without any plants have covered a vast area. All Rig-e Jenn is covered with lots of wind-blown sand and salty alluvium from Alborz mountains. Sinking in sand and the swamps can be the most dangerous disaster which can happen to unexperienced tourists and cause them to die.

The most common way to enter Rig-e Jenn is from the south, from the city called Anarak and Ashin village E053,29.008 , N33,29.699. Ashin village has springs that enough drinking water can be provided. Then we can drive to the heart of the Rig-e Jenn when most of the 4WD cars will sink in sand and can not move. Because of cold nights in the desert you can make a big fire out of dried plants then put the coals all over the ground and cover it with sand, then sleep on warm sands till the next morning.

If you decide to pass through Rig-e Jenn you need reliable 4WD well-equipped cars, large amount of water, enough fuel, food, suitable cloths, shovel, accurate map of the area, compass, GPS, satellite mobile, first aid kit, a professional team and an experienced leader who knows Rig-e Jenn very well. The best seasons are autumn and spring.

Remember that “Rig-e Jenn” is so dangerous.

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