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Mashhad Ardehal
Spend a half‑day in Mashhad Ardehal to see the tombs; stay overnight in nearby Kashan (30 km (19 mi)) if you need a bed.Spend a half‑day in Mashhad Ardehal to see the tombs; stay overnight in nearby Kashan (19 mi (30 km)) if you need a bed.
Mashhad Ardehal is a small village 42 km west of Kashan, known for its religious shrines. It can be visited in a few hours; accommodation is limited, so most travellers base themselves in Kashan and make a day trip.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- Airports
- Tehran Imam Khomeini International (IKA) · Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International (IFN)
- Nights
- 0
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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 Mashhad Ardehal110 ▾
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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 Mashhad Ardehal, 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
- SafetycheckReported as low-security in places; keep valuables out of sight, travel by day and check your government's travel advice before you go.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIKA Tehran Imam Khomeini International (Nearest large international gateway; about 3 h 30 min by road to Kashan…
- Getting aroundLocal buses link the village to Kashan; taxis are scarce, so plan your return before you arrive.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSimple lunch (rice and kebab)≈80,000–120,000 IRR
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Kashan–Mashhad Ardehalcheck≈50,000 IRR
- Budget bedGuesthouse room in Kashan, a night, per roomIRR 150,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room in Kashan, a night, per roomIRR 250,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room in Kashan, a night, per roomIRR 400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 250,000 · Mid IRR 400,000 · High IRR 600,000
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
- IKA Tehran Imam Khomeini International (Nearest large international gateway; about 3 h 30 min by road to Kashan, then 42 km (26 mi) west to the village. check) · IFN Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International (About 2 h 30 min by road via Kashan. check)IKA Tehran Imam Khomeini International (Nearest large international gateway; about 3 h 30 min by road to Kashan, then 26 mi (42 km) west to the village. check) · IFN Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International (About 2 h 30 min by road via Kashan. check)
Map of Mashhad Ardehal
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Mashhad Ardehal
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Kashan · 37 km straight line
- Aran va Bidgol · 40 km straight line
- Mahallat · 57 km straight line
- Qom · 69 km straight line
- Matin Abad · 91 km straight line
- Tafresh · 120 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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 (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Mar (6 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mashhad Ardehal: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Jul
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 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
Local buses link the village to Kashan; taxis are scarce, so plan your return before you arrive.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kashan
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus or car, about 30 min
Historic houses and bazaar; the practical base for this village.
Aran va Bidgol
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus, about 1 h
Gateway to Maranjab desert.
Na'in
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Car or bus via Kashan, about 2 h
Long for a return day; pair with a Kashan night.
Matin Abad
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Car or bus via Kashan, about 1 h 30 min
Desert-edge village; go early in summer.
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.
Kashan guesthouses
Closest beds, about 30 min by car or bus from the village.
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
- ≈250,000 IRR excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈400,000 IRR excl. bed
- High
- ≈600,000 IRR excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room in Kashan1 × 1 night × IRR 150,000 | IRR 150,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 250,000 | IRR 250,000 |
| Bus round-trip Kashan–Mashhad Ardehal1 × IRR 50,000 · check | IRR 50,000 |
| eSIM data for a week1 × IRR 120,000 | IRR 120,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 57,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 627,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 627,000 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea with sweets | ≈30,000 IRR |
| Simple lunch (rice and kebab) | ≈80,000–120,000 IRR |
| Bus ticket Kashan–Mashhad Ardehalcheck | ≈50,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Reported as low-security in places; keep valuables out of sight and travel by day.
- No airport and no rail station: road access only.
- Beds in the village are limited; most travellers sleep in Kashan.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Isfahan for assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kashan → Mashhad Ardehal bus: ≈50,000 IRR per person (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much? (cheghadr ast?)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the bathroom? (dastshooei kojast?)
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 Mashhad Ardehal. 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 (heat)
- 2 airports 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
- 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
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