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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Borujerd
Spend a half‑day exploring the bazaar and historic mosques; stay one night if you want a relaxed pace.
Borujerd is a mid‑size city in Lorestan’s fertile Silakhor valley, offering historic mosques, a bustling bazaar and nearby natural sites. A half‑day covers the main sights; an overnight stay lets you enjoy evenings in the bazaar and a short hike on Chogha Hill.
- Country
- Iran
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot)
- 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 ≈300,000 IRR excl. bed · Mid ≈500,000 IRR excl. bed · High ≈800,000 IRR excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
Get in
By air
- KHD · Khorramabad Airport
- Closest public airport, about 70 km (43 mi) northClosest public airport, about 43 mi (70 km) north
- HDM · Hamadan Airport
- Alternative airport, roughly 120 km (75 mi) westAlternative airport, roughly 75 mi (120 km) west
Typical fares
- Full‑day hired taxi
- about US$39 (≈1 500 000 IRR) per day
- Short taxi ride
- about US$2 (≈80 000 IRR) per trip
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
Public buses, shared taxis and telephone taxis serve the city. Hiring a registered taxi for a full day costs about US$39; short trips are US$2 or less. Payments in rials.
See and do
Known for
- Jameh Mosque of Borujerd
- Soltani Mosque
- Imamzadeh Ja'far
- Great Bazaar
- Chogha Hill 360° view
- Gahar Lake (near Dorud)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gahar Lake (Dorud) | Bus or hired taxi 60 km (37 mi) south; about 1 h 30 min each wayBus or hired taxi 37 mi (60 km) south; about 1 h 30 min each way | ≈3 h round trip |
| Chogha Hill | Walk or short taxi from city centre; 10 min | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Zagros Hotel
- Four‑star, on Chogha Hill; US$50+ per night.
- Esteghlal Hotel
- Budget option on Bahar Street; US$20–30 per night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is it? | قیمتش چقدر است؟gheymatesh cheqadr ast? |
| Where is the bathroom? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshooei kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Iran is generally safe, but avoid traveling alone in remote villages.
- Use only authorized taxis; unlicensed cars may be scams.
- Visit natural sites in daylight and with companions.
Borujerd is considered safe for tourists; follow standard precautions and keep emergency number 110 handy.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Borujerd yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Jameh Mosque of Borujerd
- Soltani Mosque
- Imamzadeh Ja'far
- Great Bazaar
- Chogha Hill 360° view
- Gahar Lake (near Dorud)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Borujerd: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Borujerd, revision 5338416 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338416
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/borujerd). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.