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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Shahrekord
شهرکرد
Spend a half‑day in Shahrekord to see Chaleshtor Castle; arrive via Mahan Air from Tehran and depart the same day.
Shahrekord, the capital of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, sits on the Zagros plateau. Its main attraction is the historic Chaleshtor Castle, reachable from the airport. A single half‑day visit is enough unless you plan extended trekking in the surrounding mountains.
- Country
- Iran
- Local name
- شهرکرد
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Stay
- 0–1 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 ≈250,000–400,000 IRR excl. bed · Mid ≈400,000–700,000 IRR excl. bed · High ≈700,000 IRR+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taxi (city centre, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city centre, 3.1 mi (5 km)) | ≈120 000 IRR |
| Simple local meal (kebab or stew) | ≈80 000–150 000 IRR |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ≈20 000 IRR |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CQD · Shahrekord Airport
- Mahan Air flights from Tehran, about 1 h 15 min flight
Typical fares
- Shahrekord Airport → city centre (taxi)
- ≈150 000 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
Taxi or local minibus from Shahrekord Airport (CQD) to the city centre, about 15 km (9.3 mi). Chaleshtor Castle is about 6 km (3.7 mi) northwest of the centre; taxi is the practical option, then a short uphill walk. City buses run but timetables are not published online: ask at your hotel.Taxi or local minibus from Shahrekord Airport (CQD) to the city centre, about 9.3 mi (15 km). Chaleshtor Castle is about 3.7 mi (6 km) northwest of the centre; taxi is the practical option, then a short uphill walk. City buses run but timetables are not published online: ask at your hotel.
See and do
Known for
- Chaleshtor Castle
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chaleshtor Castle | Taxi from the city centre, about 15 min, then a short uphill walk | About 45 min |
| Isfahan | Road 51 north, by car or bus | About 1.5–2 h |
Sleep
- City centre guesthouses
- Basic rooms, suitable for short stopovers
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Excuse me | سلامsalaam |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much? | چقدر است؟cheghadr ast? |
| Where is the bathroom? | دستشویی کجاست؟dastshooei kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter snow can close mountain roads; verify access if traveling Dec–Feb.
- Limited dining options in the city centre; plan meals ahead.
Generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on traffic on mountain roads and store valuables.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Shahrekord yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Chaleshtor Castle
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata — Shahrekord: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q765639
- Wikivoyage: Shahrekord, revision 5339121 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5339121
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/shahrekord). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.