Kashan Rosewater Festival

Kashan Rosewater Festival is a pleasure to both the nose and the eyes.

Kashan is best known for its momentous houses, but it’s in this desert city that the fragrant pink Mohammadi rose blooms in great quantity, spreading to the region of Qamsar as well. To enjoy this festival of Iran you can visit between May and June when you can peek in on the distilleries removing water from these delicate flowers.

The right time for celebrating Kashan Rose Water Festival is directly related to the weather. If the hot season starts late, the Rose Water Festival will also be postponed and if summer arrives ahead of schedule, the festival will be held earlier. Therefore, you have to follow the local weather reports to be informed about the festival. Normally, from mid-May to mid-June, would be a proper time for holding Iran rose water festival. Note that Kashan Rose Water Festival is held in all cities during the day and ends at sunset.

Where to go to visit Kashan Rose Water Festival

Iran rose water festival is held every year in the spring. As mentioned above the main cities where tourists can visit Kashan Rose Water Festival are Qamsar and Niasar. Being highly prominent in rose water making, Qamsar is located 30 kilometers from Kashan.
Known as the ancient garden of Iran, Niasar is also located 30 kilometers to Kashan from the west. Apart from its popularity in the festival of rose and rose water, Niasar is famous for its historical and natural attractions as well.