Isfahan Province · Iran
Kashan travel guide
Kashan is a city in Isfahan Province, Iran, home to about 304,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May and October
- Nearest airport
- KKS16 km · Kashan Airport
- Currency
- IRRIranian rial
- Time zone
- Asia/Tehran
- Language
- Persian
About
About Kashan
Kashan is a city in the Central District of Kashan County, in the northern part of Isfahan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Kashan is one of the oldest cities in Iran and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Kashan
See
- Agha Bozorg Mosque
- Fin Garden
- Kashan Bazaar
- Timcheh Amin-o-dowleh
- Historical bathhouse
- Sultan Amir Bath
- Boroujerdi ha Residence
- Tabatabaie Residence
- Sultan Amir Shrine
- Ameri-Ha (Amerian) House
- Sialk Ziggurat
- Abbasian House
Do
There are a few must-dos in Kashan: make sure to visit the traditional bazaar and walk around a bit in the neighbouring streets to catch the feeling of an Iranian town on the fringe of the desert. Make sure to visit Fin garden and, if you happen to visit Kashan in the right season, the rose gardens in the suburb. And, of course, visit one or two of the historical houses. For many travellers, Kashan is the first stop after busy and noisy Tehran. It is well worth to plan an extra day in Kashan, as its traditional hotels, the tea houses, and its gardens will inspire you to linger around, take a rest and recharge your batteries. For this purpose, the attractions are best visited without a guide.
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Where to stay
Which part of Kashan to stay in
Kashan is a small town where the tourism infrastructure is not yet fully developed. Accommodation should be reserved well in advance if you travel in the tourism season. In the high season, locals offer private rooms.
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When to go
The best time to visit Kashan
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Kashan are April, May and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C; April is the wettest, with about 44 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Kashan: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kashan Airport (KKS), about 16 km from the city centre in a straight line; Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN, 143 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Kashan has its own airport, but the only flight that serves it as of April, 2019 connects the city with Mashhad. Other nearby airports are in Tehran and Isfahan. A taxi to Tehran Airport cost 1,200,000 rials in April, 2017. Kashan is well-served by trains, as it's a stop on the main line between Tehran and Isfahan. There's up to 10 departures from per day in each direction. Additionally, overnight trains between Tehran and cities in central and southeastern parts of Iran, such as Yazd, Shiraz and Kerman.
Getting around
Most historical houses and the Agha Bozorg mosque can easily be reached on foot. A taxi to the Fin Garden should not cost more than 80,000 rials (Jan 2016). For sights further outside the city, consider hiring a taxi.
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KKS · Kashan Airport
IFN · Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Kashan
Eat
The traditional hotels of Kashan all have decent restaurants where lunch and dinner are available. Apart from this, there are traditional restaurants near the sights, and several garden restaurants line on the road next to Fin Garden. All of them serve Persian food only. Fast food shops can be found in all busier streets.
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Questions
Kashan: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Kashan?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Kashan are April, May and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C; April is the wettest, with about 44 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Kashan?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kashan Airport (KKS), about 16 km from the city centre in a straight line; Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN, 143 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Kashan?
Iranian rial (IRR).
Nearby
Destinations near Kashan
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.