Major city · Iran
Mahanماهان
Half a day is enough: see the Shazdeh Garden and the tomb of Shah Nematollah Vali, then return to Kerman. Not a base.
Mahan is a small town 30 km southeast of Kerman, best known for the Shazdeh Garden (a UNESCO Persian Garden) and the turquoise-tiled tomb of the Sufi poet Shah Nematollah Vali. Most travellers visit as a half-day trip from Kerman on the way to Bam or Rayen. The town itself has little else, so plan 3–4 hours.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- Airport
- KER
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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 Mahan110 ▾
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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 Mahan, 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
- SafetyMahan is safe for tourists, but avoid political gatherings and respect local dress codes.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKER Kerman Airport (About 40 km (25 mi); taxi to Mahan about 45 min).KER Kerman Airport (About 25 mi (40 km); taxi to Mahan about 45 min).
- Getting aroundWalkable except Shazdeh Garden, which is 2 km (1.2 mi) south of the centre (taxi, about 200,000 rials).Walkable except Shazdeh Garden, which is 1.2 mi (2 km) south of the centre (taxi, about 200,000 rials).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Kerman–Mahan (one way)checkIRR 500,000–800,000
- Museum or sight ticketShazdeh Garden entrycheckIRR 500,000
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse double, a night, per roomIRR 2,000,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse double, a night, per roomIRR 4,000,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse double, a night, per roomIRR 8,000,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 1,500,000 · Mid IRR 3,000,000 · High IRR 6,000,000
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
- KER Kerman Airport (About 40 km (25 mi); taxi to Mahan about 45 min)KER Kerman Airport (About 25 mi (40 km); taxi to Mahan about 45 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Mar (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mahan: 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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
4 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Jul
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
3 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
Walkable except Shazdeh Garden, which is 2 km south of the centre (taxi, about 200,000 rials).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kerman
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi or bus from Khajoo Square; about 30 min
Return to Kerman for more accommodation and dining options.
Rayen
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Taxi via Kerman, about 1 h 30 min
Visit the Rayen Citadel on the way to or from Bam.
Bam
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Taxi or bus via Kerman, about 2 h
Combine with Mahan in a single day if you start early.
Shahdad
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Taxi via Kerman, about 2 h
Desert landscape; requires a full day and a 4WD.
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.
Mahan town centre
A few basic guesthouses; most visitors sleep in Kerman and day-trip.
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 1,500,000–3,000,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 3,000,000–6,000,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 6,000,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse double1 × 1 night × IRR 4,000,000 | IRR 4,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 3,000,000 | IRR 6,000,000 |
| Taxi from Kerman (one way)1 × IRR 500,000 · check | IRR 500,000 |
| Shazdeh Garden entry2 × IRR 500,000 · check | IRR 1,000,000 |
| Tomb entry2 × IRR 250,000 · check | IRR 500,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 1,200,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 6,600,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 13,200,000 |
2026 estimate in Iranian rials; prices often quoted in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials).
Prices of common things
| Taxi Kerman–Mahan (one way)check | IRR 500,000–800,000 |
| Shazdeh Garden entrycheck | IRR 500,000 |
| Tomb of Shah Nematollah Vali entrycheck | IRR 250,000 |
| Doogh (yogurt drink) | IRR 30,000–50,000 |
| Black tea at a teahouse | IRR 20,000–40,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs in Mahan; bring cash (rials) from Kerman.
- Alcohol is illegal; do not attempt to buy or drink.
- Touts may approach at the historical house; do not pay them.
- Shazdeh Garden closes at sunset; check the exact time with your driver.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
Pocket card
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Mahanماهان
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My bed tonight
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به این آدرس، لطفاًTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Kerman–Mahan: IRR 500,000–800,000, about 30 min (check)
- Shazdeh Garden entry: IRR 500,000 (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- ممنون — Thank you (mamnoon)
- چقدر؟ — How much? (cheghadr?)
- باغ کجاست؟ — Where is the garden? (baagh kojaast?)
Prices are often quoted in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials). Confirm the currency before paying.
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 Mahan. 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 Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 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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