Major city · Iran
Sepidanسپیدان
One day for the Margoon Waterfall and Pooladkaf ski slopes; two if you want to climb the peaks or explore Anshan. A car is essential.
Sepidan is a mountainous county in Fars province, 120 km north-west of Shiraz. It draws Iranians for its year-round snow peaks, alpine ski resort and the Margoon Waterfall. Foreign travellers who have a car and a free day use it as a nature break from Shiraz.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct for hiking and sightseeing; Dec–Mar for skiing
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot in the valleys, but the peaks stay cool)
- Airport
- SYZ
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 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
Emergency numbers for Sepidan110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sepidan, 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
- SafetySepidan is safe for travellers who respect local customs.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSYZ Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport (About 2 h by car to Sepidan; no airport in the county.).
- Getting aroundCar is the only practical option.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealKebab meal (one person)IRR 500,000–1,200,000
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomIRR 2,000,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomIRR 4,000,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomIRR 7,000,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 3,000,000 · Mid IRR 8,000,000 · High IRR 15,000,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- SYZ Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport (About 2 h by car to Sepidan; no airport in the county.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Best
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Sep–Oct, Dec–Jun. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sepidan: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 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
Car is the only practical option. The roads are winding and snow can close passes in winter. No public transport inside the county.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shiraz
goDoor to door: 2 h
Car via road 65, about 2 h
Combine Sepidan with a Shiraz visit; the road passes through scenic valleys.
Door to door: 2.5–3 h
Car via Shiraz, about 2.5 h
A long day but doable if you leave early.
Yasuj
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Car via road 67, about 1.5 h
Another mountain town; good for a lunch stop.
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.
Pooladkaf Ski Resort
The only hotel in the county; book ahead in ski season.
Ardakan town
Basic guesthouses and private rentals; check availability in advance.
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 3,000,000–6,000,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 6,000,000–12,000,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 12,000,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × IRR 4,000,000 | IRR 4,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 8,000,000 | IRR 16,000,000 |
| Car rental (economy, per day)1 × IRR 5,000,000 · check | IRR 5,000,000 |
| Fuel for a day trip from Shiraz1 × IRR 1,500,000 · check | IRR 1,500,000 |
| Ski lift ticket (Pooladkaf, per day)2 × IRR 3,000,000 · check | IRR 6,000,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 3,250,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 17,880,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 35,750,000 |
2026 estimate in Iranian rials. Prices spoken in tomans (divide by 10). Car rental and fuel excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea at a roadside teahouse | IRR 50,000–100,000 |
| Kebab meal (one person) | IRR 500,000–1,200,000 |
| Sarbast ice cream (cone) | IRR 150,000–300,000 |
| Ski lift ticket (Pooladkaf, per day)check | IRR 2,500,000–3,500,000 |
| Fuel (per litre, petrol)heavily subsidised; check current rate | IRR 15,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Snow chains required in winter; check road conditions before setting out.
- No fuel stations after Ardakan; fill up in Shiraz or at the last station before the mountains.
- The peaks are technical climbs: go with a guide from a Shiraz mountain club.
- Margoon Waterfall can be dry in late summer (Aug–Sep).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shiraz → Sepidan by car: about 2 h, fuel about IRR 1,500,000 (check)
- Pooladkaf ski lift (per day): about IRR 3,000,000 (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salâm)
- مرسی — Thank you (mersi)
- چقدر؟ — How much? (cheghadr?)
- نمیفهمم — I don't understand (nemifahmam)
Prices are often spoken in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials). When someone says '5 tomans', they mean 5,000 tomans = 50,000 rials.
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 Sepidan. 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: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct for hiking and sightseeing; Dec–Mar for skiing · avoid Jul–Aug (hot in the valleys, but the peaks stay cool)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 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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