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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Nurabad, Lorestan
نورآباد
Skip unless you are driving between Khorramabad and Kermanshah and want a high-altitude stop: half a day covers the town.
Nurabad is a small mountain town in northwest Lorestan, at over 2,000 m elevation. It has a few pilgrimage sites and a local bazaar but no major sights. Most travellers pass through on the road between Khorramabad (85 km) and Kermanshah (95 km). Half a day is enough to see the town.
- Country
- Iran
- Local name
- نورآباد
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (very cold, snow possible)
- Stay
- 0 nights
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 5,000,000–8,000,000 (check) · Mid IRR 8,000,000–15,000,000 (check) · High IRR 15,000,000+ (check) (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Simple meal at a local eatery | IRR 500,000–1,500,000 (check) |
| Taxi within town | IRR 300,000–500,000 (check) |
| Bus to Khorramabad | IRR 500,000–1,000,000 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KHD · Khorramabad Airport
- About 85 km (53 mi), 1.5 h drive. Limited domestic flights.About 53 mi (85 km), 1.5 h drive. Limited domestic flights.
- KSH · Kermanshah Airport
- About 95 km (59 mi), 1.5 h drive. More connections.About 59 mi (95 km), 1.5 h drive. More connections.
Typical fares
- Taxi Khorramabad → Nurabad
- about IRR 1,500,000 (check)
- Bus Khorramabad → Nurabad
- about IRR 500,000–1,000,000 (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
The town is walkable. For the pilgrimage sites outside town, you need a taxi or your own car. Buses connect to Khorramabad and Kermanshah.
See and do
Known for
- High altitude (over 2,000 m)
- Imamzadeh Ibrahim (Bababzorg)
- Laki language and culture
- Mountain scenery
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Khorramabad | Bus or taxi, about 1.5 h | About 1.5 h |
| Borujerd | Bus or taxi via Khorramabad, about 2 h | About 2 h |
Sleep
- Town centre
- A few basic hotels and guesthouses; book ahead in high season.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | سلامsalaam |
| Thank you | ممنونmamnoon |
| How much? | چقدر؟cheghadr? |
| Where is …? | … کجاست؟… kojaast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Winters are very cold; check road conditions before driving.
- Accommodation options are limited; consider staying in Khorramabad or Borujerd instead.
- English is not widely spoken; a few Farsi phrases help.
Nurabad is a quiet town with low crime. The main risks are winter road conditions and the cold. Check your government travel advice for Iran before any trip.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Nurabad, Lorestan yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- High altitude (over 2,000 m)
- Imamzadeh Ibrahim (Bababzorg)
- Laki language and culture
- Mountain scenery
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: Nurabad (Lorestan), revision 4329857 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4329857
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/nurabad-lorestan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.