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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Ilam
Spend a half‑day to see Governor Castle and Mirgholam Castle; add a night if you want local markets and simple hotels.
Ilam is a Kurdish‑populated city in western Iran with a few historic castles and traditional courtyard houses. The sights are close together, so a short visit covers the main attractions; longer stays are only for deeper cultural immersion.
- Country
- Iran
- Best months
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (38 °C (100 °F) highs), Dec–Feb nights near freezingJul–Aug (100 °F (38 °C) highs), Dec–Feb nights near freezing
- 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 3,000,000–5,000,000 IRR excl. bed · Mid 5,000,000–9,000,000 IRR excl. bed · High 9,000,000+ IRR excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea (chai) in a café | ≈300,000 IRR |
| Kebab plate | ≈1,200,000 IRR |
| Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km) | ≈1,500,000 IRR |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IIL · Ilam Airport
- Domestic flights; check schedules
Typical fares
- Airport → city centre, taxi
- ≈1,500,000 IRR, 15 min (check)
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
Walk between castles; taxis or local minibuses for farther points.
See and do
Known for
- Governor Castle
- Mirgholam Castle
- Falahaty Mansion
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nearby Kurdish villages | Local minibus, about 30 min | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- City‑centre hotels
- Close to main sights, basic amenities
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is it? | چقدر است؟cheghadr ast? |
| Where is the bathroom? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshuyi kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Governor Castle, Mirgholam Castle and Falahaty Mansion are historic buildings, not staffed museums: hours vary and gates may be shut — check locally before you walk out.
- Iran is a cash economy in practice: bring enough rial for hotels, taxis and entry fees, since foreign cards do not work.
- Dress and behaviour rules apply nationwide; women cover hair and body in public.
Ilam is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of local customs and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ilam yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Governor Castle
- Mirgholam Castle
- Falahaty Mansion
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ilam, revision 4282473 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4282473
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ilam). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.