Major city · Iran
Nishapurنیشابور
Spend one full day on Nishapur's main mausoleums, bazaar and park; add a second day for Binalud hikes or nearby villages.
Nishapur, a historic Silk Road city in Razavi Khorasan, offers compact heritage sites—Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam, Attar, Jameh Mosque—and easy walking routes. One day covers the core sights; a second day lets you explore the Binalud range or surrounding caravanserais.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (high heat)
- Airport
- MHD
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nishapur110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nishapur, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic when walking and keep valuables secure.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMHD Mashhad International Airport (About 1.5 h by car or bus; the nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundThe city centre is walkable.
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
- MHD Mashhad International Airport (About 1.5 h by car or bus; the nearest major airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nishapur: 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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 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 city centre is walkable. Public buses cost 1,000 Tomans with a rechargeable card (≈ $0.02) or 1,500 Tomans cash. Taxis and ride‑hail apps (Snap!, Tapsi) are cheap.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Binalud Mountain Range
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 1 h each way
Local bus or taxi from city centre, about 30 min
Hiking possible; check trail conditions.
Shah Abbasi Caravanserai
goDoor to door: ≈ 20 min total
Walk or short bus ride, 10 min
Usually free entry.
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.
Amiran Hotel
Most upscale option, central location.
Mehr Hotel
Mid‑range, close to main sights.
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 3,000,000–5,000,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 5,000,000–10,000,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 10,000,000+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi fares are lower than Tehran; confirm price before boarding.
- Admission to most mausoleums is under $1, but verify at entry.
- Some attractions (e.g., Rajjaei Student Camp) may be closed to tourists; check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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 Nishapur. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (high heat)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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