Yazd

BadGir - A Badgir, a wind cooled water reservoir Dowlat Abad Garden, Yazd, Iran - Dowlat Abad garden

Yazd is a desert city in central Iran and the capital of the Yazd (province)|Yazd province. It is an ancient city dating back to the Sassanian period (224-651 AD). It is nicknamed "the City of Windcatchers" in Persian, and in 2017 it was listed by UNESCO as a world legacy.

Travel as a Muslim to Yazd

Yazd is located midway between Isfahan and Kerman, 689 kilometers (427 miles) south east of Tehran. Yazd is well connected to the rest of the nation by planes, trains and buses.

Travel on a Bus in Yazd

Buses come from Shiraz (300,000 rials, 5-6 hours), Na'in (150,000 rials, 2.5 hours), Isfahan (260,000 rials, 4 hours).

• Bus station - This is the main bus station which is located quite far out of its downtown. There are several cafes and retail outlets inside of the building.

Getting there: public buses depart every 15 mins and cost 10,000 rials (the bus stop is by a little white hut, in front of the bus station) to the Shehneh Bus Station pretty close to the downtown. From there one can get a bus virtually to any part of Yazd, including old town area. Taxi: there is a taxi booth in front of the bus station, taxi to the old town costs 150,000 rials (as of 2022).

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Yazd

There are International Flights to Dubai, and daily Flights to Tehran and Mashhad.

• Shahid Sadooghi International Airport IATA Code: AZD

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Yazd

Yazd stands on the railway line connecting Tehran and Kerman (6 hr), passing Kashan (3-4 hr). Several trains per day including one overnight one. There is also one train daily which passes Isfahan (3-4 hr). There is no train connection to Shiraz.

• Train station

Best way to travel in Yazd by a Taxi

Taxi to Na'in costs 1,200,000 rials (besides, it's feasible to go there via Chak Chak and Meybod sights which will cost then - about 2,000,000 rials), to Isfahan - 2,200,000 rials.

How to get around in Yazd

Most sights are in the old town near the Friday Mosque. You can easily walk between them on foot and enjoy the rabbit warren of old passages and buildings as you do so. Get a good map from your hotel.

By foot

Most places in the old town are within easy walking distance from each other.

Travel on a Bus in Yazd

Local buses are also available.

Best way to travel in Yazd by a Taxi

Taxis are affordable, 50,000-100,000 rials per ride anywhere inside the city. Motorcycle taxis are another fast and affordable way to move around the city but try to settle on a price beforehand.

What to see in Yazd

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• Masjid-e Jame - Friday Mosque | Dating to the 14th century, it is well worth a visit. It is an example of finest Persian mosaics and excellent architecture. Its minarets are the highest in the nation. Admire it at night when it is lit up.

• Yazd Water Museum - House converted to a museum with a lot of information about the Canat water distribution system. Contains nice cool underground rooms.

• Takyeh Amir Chakhmagh - Amir Chakhmagh Complex | Built as a mosque, it served as a caravanserai, a tekyeh, a bathhouse, a cold water well, and a confectionery. This imposing structure fronts a square in the old town, opposite the water museum. You can pay a small amount to go inside and climb to the top, giving good local views, including of a nearby badgir (water reservoir with wind towers). The square has interesting fountains and is nice at night.

• Cistern of Fatemeh-ye-Golshan - Easily-viewed reservoir with 4 badgirs (wind towers).

• Amir Chakhmagh Mosque - Old Mosque | Mosque next to the Amir Chakhmagh Complex.

• Market Plaza Clock

• Atashkadeh - Atash Behram | Zoroastrian Fire Temple built in 1934. The fire on the inside has supposedly been burning since AD 470. It is believed to be one of the nine worldwide Atash Behrams or "Victorious Fires".

• Dakhmeh - Zoroastrian Towers of Silence | Huge circular walls on top of hills, where the dead were left to be picked clean by vultures. A quiet, serene place.

• Alexander's Prison - Also known as Ziaiyyeh school | Neither built by Alexander the Great nor a prison, but a 15th-century domed school. Guides say the deep well in the middle of its courtyard was built by Alexander the Great and was used as a dungeon although this is not confirmed. Apart from the well there is nothing else to see, so it can easily be skipped.

• Dowlat Abad Gardens - With a building with a beautiful large badgir. One of nine Persian gardens inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

• Museum of Zoroastrians History and Culture - Makes an emphasis on cultural aspects of daily life of Zoroastrianism followers in Iran.

Further afield

• Pahlevanpour Garden - Yet another world legacy-listed Persian Garden.

• Sar-Yazd Fortress - Saryazd village dates back to Sassanid perioid (3rd-7th AD) and apart of the fortress has two caravanserais (Seljuk and Safavid ones), a water reservoir and a number of other historical building, all in half-destroyed state. Besides and there is a traditional restaurant located inside of Safavid Caravansary and a hotel named 'Najari House' offering 6 simple rooms.

• Kharānaq - One of the last remaining mud cities in Iran. Quite touristy place.

• Chak Chak - A pilgrimage center for Zoroastrians.

• Narin Castle - A mud-brick fort or castle built some 2,000 years ago.

What to do in Yazd

Ashura is on the 10th day of Muharram with activities going on a couple of days before and after. A group of volunteers organizes 'spiritual tourism' to help tourists attend the events securely. On the main touristic sites large English adds will be posted that explain the program during the holidays and give the meeting point. As of 2023 and they met tourists at the Friday mosque. Activities vary from taking tourists to a candle lighting ceremony or to community lunch. A highlight is the main Ashura ceremony for what they organize buses to bring tourists to a mosque just outside the city where the biggest celebration is held. They provide lunch and are extremely careful to where they take you: You will get a fantastic and secure spot to observe the ceremony and you can ask one of the many English speaking volunteers to explain what you see. Please respect the religious importance by wearing black (or at least dark) clothes. All activities are free of charge.

• Walk around in the historic neighbourhoods and relax in the parks. You can also hike up in the beautiful mountains of Yazd and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. If you are the more social type, relax in the cafes and chat with local Iranians. Most likely and they will be very interested in talking with you.

• Pahlevani and zoorkhaneh rituals - It's a traditional Iranian martial arts which trainingd in a domed structure called zurkhaneh, training sessions consist mainly of ritual gymnastic movements and climax with the core of combat training, a form of submission-grappling called koshti pahlavāni.

Traditional Persian Night 2 - A view of Traditional Persian Night

• Traditional Persian Night - You will get familiar with Persian traditions, literature, music and some of the customs associated with the Iranian night gathering. Welcome drink, Persian storytelling, live Persian classical music (the Setar playing), fresh fruits, Yazdi cake with bitter orange blossom tea, narrating Persian anecdotes, and a three course dinner are included in this nightly event. It is held in a quiet and pleasant atmosphere. Reservations are necessary and sufficient bookings are required for the event to be held.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Yazd

Yazd is famous in Iran for its various handicrafts, such as carpet, silk fabrics and cashmere. A good place for these is bazaar, where also can be found Snacks such as nougat and cashews. It is also famous for its sweets and confectionery most notable of which is haj khalife located near the chaqmaq gate.

• Exchange office - Office with a good exchange rate.

Halal Restaurants in Yazd

For a friendlier and more cultural atmosphere try Persian restaurants. Many restaurants serve the standard Iranian kebabas. There are a few international restaurants in Yazd which serve Italian, Indian, Arabian and Mexican food.

The traditional restaurant and tea house of Kohan Hotel serves various Iranian traditional dishes such as fessenjun, gheime as well as some European and Indian dishes. It has a nice atmosphere and is located near the Alexander Prison.

• Friends House - few steps from Alexander's Prison towards Haame mosque - A cosy little bistro located in an ancient courtyard. Home made dishes, fresh juice and local drinks is served. Best known for its amazing Coffee, made by Bialetti Moka express. €4-6 for a lunch or dinner

For typical drinks available in Iran, see Iran#Drink

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

It is best to stay in the old town near the Friday Mosque, from which you can walk to most sights. There are many decent hotels to choose from. A number of traditional houses have been recently converted into atmospheric hotels. Some are good and others not so much. Many of them offer clean comfortable rooms encircling peaceful central courtyards where you can eat, drink tea or puff away on a ghalyan while gazing at the sky.

• Orient Hotel - From the owners of Silk Road Hotel, which is on the other side of the street. The price of the rooms are all same as the Silk Road Hotel. It is especially tailored to the needs of families and group travelers. Has a glass deck on the second floor with nice panoramas of the city, and the beautiful Jame' Mosque, and a background of desert and mountains. To book your room at the Orient hotel, it is best to call or email the Silk Road Hotel. Good hotel, nice central courtyard. Showers have good pressure and water is hot. You can eat lunch and dinner here.

• Silk Road Hotel - This is undoubtedly the most popular and affordable of the backpacker hotels in Yazd. They off superior Muslim friendly rooms with ensuite bathrooms as well as a comfortable dorm. An excellent buffet breakfast and free wireless internet is included in the price. They also serve traditional food in the lovely courtyard restaurant. They also offer a number of interesting tours in and around Yazd - including overnight trips to the desert oasis Kharanaq, where they run another guesthouse.

• Kohan Hotel - A little pricier and difficult to find, but also worth the effort. They also have a beautiful courtyard restaurant, an underground qanat room (water management system) to explore, and good views of the old city can be had from the roof. The hotel is family run, and also there is a tourist information office, a young man,who speaks wonderfully perfect (German), English and a little (Spanish), he can provide information about Yazd and other cities of Iran, time table of buses, air planes and trains. Various tours of Yazd are offered including camel rides, overnight stays in desert & bike riding in desert. Laundry service 150,000 rials.

• Kourosh Hotel - Traditional architecture and modern amenities, in the middle of the city. Breakfast and Wi-Fi free.

• Fazeli Hotel Yazd - هتل فاضلی یزد _ هتل یزد | The hotel's main building was built in the late of Safavid period and in Qajar and Pahlavi period has been restored. Free Internet, public Wi-Fi, non-smoking rooms, laundry service , concierge , air conditioning, Minibar with alcohol removed, rooftop terrace, breakfast buffet, family hooms , 24-hr front desk, self-service laundry, daily housekeeping, flatscreen TV.

• Hotel Toranj - The rooms are comfy and most have a view of the central yard. Free WiFi and buffet breakfast are provided and the coffee shop with its roof view is very atmospheric. The staff members are very professional and have good knowledge of English.

• Hotel Dad - Hotel Dad is an 80-year old hotel in the old center of town, with a traditional style, and 54 rooms. Swimming swimmingpool with poolside service and a sauna and jacuzzi. It has both a traditional Iranian and international restaurants, along with a coffee shop.

Outside of Yadz

• Farvardinn Desert Inn - This is a new guesthouse/hostel close to Yazd, that is right on the Dasht-e-Lud desert. The owner, Masoud, speaks excellent English and a little French, is very nice and very knowledgeable about the area. This hotel offers comfortable beds, a full buffet breakfast, new bathrooms, WiFi, kitchen facilities, dinner with a local family, and camel-riding courses. This hotel is great for both backpackers and traditional travellers looking for a trekking base or an authentic place to relax. There is a bus and train booking service for minimal commission. Tours: From 1-12 days - day tours to surrounding villages from an experienced guide, camel-riding courses, nomad tours from Yazd to Shiraz, one day hikes to Mt. Shirkuh (up to 4100 m), or a tour of your choosing can be arranged.

Cope

• Immigration office - 75 metres north of Abozar Plaza on the west side of Kashani Road GPS: 31.844846, 54.385791 in the southern part of town. Visa extensions for foreign tourists.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Yazd

• Isfahan — the ancient city which is a little bit more cultural and beautiful than Yazd
• Na’in — a small desert town north of Yazd
• Varzaneh — town northeast of Yazd with a beautiful desert 12 kilometers away from it. Besides, it has number of historical buildings

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