In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Birjand
بیروت
Spend a half‑day in Birjand for the citadel and garden, add a night if you want a relaxed stay in a local hotel.
Birjand, capital of South Khorasan, offers a compact historic centre, a 12th‑century citadel, a UNESCO‑listed garden and a modest hotel scene. One full day covers the main sights; an extra night lets you explore the surrounding desert villages at a leisurely pace.
- Country
- Iran
- Local name
- بیروت
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (very hot, dust storms)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IRR
- Money
- Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget ≈ IRR 150,000–200,000 excl. bed · Mid ≈ IRR 250,000–350,000 excl. bed · High ≈ IRR 500,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in a café | ≈ IRR 30,000–50,000 |
| Kebab plate | ≈ IRR 120,000–200,000 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ≈ IRR 250,000–300,000 |
| Museum entry (Birjand Castle) | ≈ IRR 20,000–40,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- XBJ · Birjand International Airport
- —
Show 6 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Small city; most sights are within 2 km (1.2 mi) of each other, walkable. Local taxis and shared minibuses (savaris) are available; no formal public‑transport schedule.Small city; most sights are within 1.2 mi (2 km) of each other, walkable. Local taxis and shared minibuses (savaris) are available; no formal public‑transport schedule.
See and do
Known for
- Furg Citadel
- Akbariyeh Garden
- Birjand Castle
- Kolah Farangi Citadel
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Furg Citadel | Taxi or shared minibus, about 30 km (19 mi) south, 45 minTaxi or shared minibus, about 19 mi (30 km) south, 45 min | ≈ 1 h total |
| Akbariyeh Garden | Walk or short taxi from city centre, 3 km (1.9 mi)Walk or short taxi from city centre, 1.9 mi (3 km) | ≈ 30 min |
Sleep
- Sepehr Hotel
- Central location, restaurant and pool; Wi‑Fi moderate.
- Mountain Hotel
- In Zolfaghari Brothers Tourist Village, pool and garden; good for a night after desert trips.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can exceed 40 °C; carry water and sun protection.
- Some citadel areas are under restoration; check opening times on the local tourism site.
Birjand is generally safe for tourists; main risks are heat, dust storms and occasional petty theft in crowded markets—keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Birjand yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Furg Citadel
- Akbariyeh Garden
- Birjand Castle
- Kolah Farangi Citadel
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Birjand official website: birjand.ir
- Wikivoyage: Birjand, revision 5337511 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5337511
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/birjand). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.