Namak Lake

Namak Lake is a salt lake in Iran on the Western edge of the Great Salt Desert. It is located approximately east of the city of Qom and of Aran va bidgol at an elevation of above sea level.
The lake has a surface area of about, but most of this is dry. Water only covers. The lake only reaches a depth between to.

Environmental characteristics

The air in this area is very dry and the temperature difference between day and night reaches 70 degrees Celsius. Due to the high rate of evaporation and very high salinity of the water, Qom's salt lake has a desert-like structure and is covered with thick layers of salt. Also, this lake is known as the habitat of some special plant and animal species that have the ability to live in the harsh and salty conditions of this region.
Aliabad Caravanserai, Red Castle, Desert National Park, Sefidab Caravanserai and Manzariyeh Caravanserai are some of the sightseeing places in Qom around Namak Lake.