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Bandar Torkamanبندر ترکمن
Half a day to one night: see the Miankaleh wetland, Monday carpet bazaar, then move on to Gorgan or Sari.
Bandar Torkaman is a quiet Caspian port town with a Turkmen character, a Monday carpet bazaar, the Miankaleh wetland peninsula and a colourful dress tradition. Most travellers use it as a stop between Gorgan and the coast, spending a few hours or one night.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid, hot), Dec–Feb (cold, rain)
- Airports
- IKA · THR
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bandar Torkaman110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bandar Torkaman, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.Iran-wide
- SafetyBandar Torkaman is generally safe for travellers.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckIKA Imam Khomeini International (Tehran) (Shuttle bus to Mehrabad for flights to Bandar Torkaman (check schedules)).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townIRR 500,000–1,000,000
- Metro or bus rideBus to GorganIRR 500,000–1,000,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personIRR 1,500,000
- Mid-range bedBasic double room, a night, per roomIRR 8,000,000
- High-end bedBasic double room, a night, per roomIRR 15,000,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 5,000,000 · Mid IRR 10,000,000 · High IRR 20,000,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IKA Imam Khomeini International (Tehran) (Shuttle bus to Mehrabad for flights to Bandar Torkaman (check schedules)) · THR Mehrabad (Tehran) (Flights to Bandar Torkaman usually around 08:00 and 18:00 (check))IKA Imam Khomeini International (Tehran) (Shuttle bus to Mehrabad for flights to Bandar Torkaman (check schedules)) · THR Mehrabad (Tehran) (Flights to Bandar Torkaman usually around 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Mar (10 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bandar Torkaman: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. Taxis are available for trips to Miankaleh or Naharkhoran forest; agree the fare before starting.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gorgan
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train about 1 h, or bus
Larger city with bazaar and nearby forests.
Naharkhoran forest
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi, about 20 min
Forest park with walking trails; go in the morning.
Miankaleh wetland
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or boat from the port, about 30 min
Protected peninsula; birdwatching and boat trips (check access).
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus or taxi via Gorgan, about 2 h
A full day trip; better as an overnight stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Near the bazaar and waterfront; basic hotels and guesthouses.
Near the railway station
Quiet area, convenient for train arrivals.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- IRR 5,000,000–8,000,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 8,000,000–15,000,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 15,000,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic double room1 × 1 night × IRR 8,000,000 | IRR 8,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 10,000,000 | IRR 20,000,000 |
| Train Tehran → Bandar Torkaman, first class2 × IRR 4,000,000 · check | IRR 8,000,000 |
| Taxi from town to Miankaleh, return1 × IRR 3,000,000 · check | IRR 3,000,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 3,900,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 21,450,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 42,900,000 |
2026 estimate in Iranian rials; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea at a local teahouse | IRR 100,000–200,000 |
| Fresh fish meal | IRR 500,000–1,000,000 |
| Carpet (small, Monday bazaar)Bargain expected. | IRR 5,000,000–20,000,000 |
| Taxi within town | IRR 500,000–1,000,000 |
| Bus to Gorgan | IRR 500,000–1,000,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monday carpet bazaar is the main draw: plan your visit around it.
- Miankaleh is a protected wetland; access may be restricted in some seasons (check).
- Caviar is exported from here but buying from unlicensed sellers is risky.
- Last train to Gorgan departs around 19:00 (check current schedule).Last train to Gorgan departs around 7:00 PM (check current schedule).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Most embassies are in Tehran. The nearest consular services for many nationalities are in Tehran or Gorgan (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Tehran → Bandar Torkaman, first class: about IRR 3,000,000–5,000,000, about 11 h (check)
- Taxi from town to Miankaleh, return: IRR 2,000,000–5,000,000 (check)
- Bus Bandar Torkaman → Gorgan: about IRR 500,000–1,000,000, about 1 h (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salam)
- مرسی — Thank you (mersi)
- چنده؟ — How much? (chande?)
- بازار کجاست؟ — Where is the bazaar? (bāzār kojāst?)
- نمیفهمم — I don't understand (nemifahmam)
Prices are spoken in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials). Always confirm whether the price is in rials or tomans.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bandar Torkaman. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, hot), Dec–Feb (cold, rain)
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Verified train and bus schedules from Tehran and Gorgan.
- Miankaleh wetland access rules and boat operator contacts.
- Monday carpet bazaar vendor list and price ranges.
- Caviar purchase: licensed sellers and export rules.
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