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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Bojnourd
بجنورد
Half a day: see Sardar Mofakham House and Besh Qardesh spring, then move on. Not a base for North Khorasan.
Bojnourd, capital of North Khorasan province, is a quiet provincial city with a handful of Qajar-era buildings and natural springs. Most travellers pass through on the way to Mashhad or Gorgan. The sights can be covered in a morning or afternoon; one night is enough if you need a rest stop.
- Country
- Iran
- Local name
- بجنورد
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold)
- 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 1,500,000–3,000,000 excl. bed · Mid IRR 3,000,000–6,000,000 excl. bed · High IRR 6,000,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea at a chaikhaneh | IRR 30,000–60,000 |
| Kabob meal | IRR 300,000–600,000 |
| Local bus ride | IRR 10,000–20,000 |
| Taxi within city (shared) | IRR 50,000–100,000 |
| Taxi to Besh Qardesh (private) | IRR 300,000–500,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BJB · Bojnourd Airport
- check flights; limited domestic routes
Typical fares
- Bojnourd Airport → centre
- check; taxi about IRR 300,000–500,000
- Taxi centre → Besh Qardesh
- IRR 300,000–500,000
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking covers the centre. Taxis (shared or private) for Besh Qardesh and Baba Aman; negotiate the fare before starting.
See and do
Known for
- Sardar Mofakham House
- Besh Qardesh spring
- Baba Aman spring
- Turkmen horses
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bajgiran | Taxi, about 1 h north | About 1.5 h |
| Esfarayen | Taxi or bus, about 1 h south | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- City centre
- Near Sardar Mofakham House and main bazaar; most hotels and guesthouses here.
- Around Besh Qardesh
- A few km south of centre; quieter, close to the spring.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | سلامsalaam |
| Thank you | مرسیmersi |
| How much? | چنده؟chande? |
| I don't understand | نمیفهممnemi-fahmam |
| Where is the toilet? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshooyi kojaast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Credit cards are not accepted anywhere in Iran; bring enough cash (Iranian rial) for your stay.
- Women must wear a headscarf and loose-fitting clothing in public at all times.
- Alcohol is illegal; do not attempt to bring or buy it.
- Internet is filtered; a VPN may be needed for social media and some websites.
Bojnourd is safe for travellers who follow local dress and behaviour norms. The main risks are traffic (pedestrians not always given way) and the need to carry enough cash.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bojnourd yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Sardar Mofakham House
- Besh Qardesh spring
- Baba Aman spring
- Turkmen horses
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Bojnourd city official website: bojnord-city.ir
- Wikivoyage: Bojnourd, revision 5338102 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338102
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bojnourd). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.