Trip to Mashhad

iraniantourist
3 min readJul 25, 2023

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The city of Mashhad is one of the pilgrimage cities in Iran, which has become one of the big cities of Iran in recent years. In fact, Mashhad is the second largest city in Iran, which has been able to claim the second most populous city in Iran. In the travel guide to Mashhad, we want to provide you with general information about this pilgrimage city so that you can have an easier trip to this city. In the Mashhad travel guide, you will have all the information a traveler needs to know about this city.

Mashhad is a pilgrimage city in northeastern Iran and the capital of Razavi Khorasan province, which hosts many tourists and travelers from all over the world. This big city is located between Binalud and Hazar Mosque mountain ranges, which has 4 central parts, Ahmedabad, Razaviyeh and Targhabeh. The city of Mashhad was chosen as the capital of Iran during the reign of Nader Shah Afshar after the defeat of Shah Tahmasb II. Today’s Mashhad is a part of the ancient Tus plain, where many settlements and cities such as Noghan and Tabran were formed thousands of years ago due to the favorable weather and the presence of pastures and abundant water.

The best season to travel to Mashhad

So far, you have become familiar with the weather of Mashhad in all four seasons of the year, now we want to address the issue of what is the most suitable and best season to travel to Mashhad?! The climate of Mashhad is very variable due to its special geographical location, but overall it has a moderate climate tending to cold and dry. The best time to travel to Mashhad is May, the second month of spring. Since May, the weather in Mashhad is warm and pleasant and some days are rainy.

Best Hotels in Mashhad

To choose the best and most appropriate place to stay in Mashhad, you should pay attention to many things, for example: some travelers like that the hotel or inn they are looking for is near the shrine, which undoubtedly has a much higher price than hotels and inns that are further away from the shrine. Others like their hotel or inn to be closer to the markets and shopping centers of Mashhad. All these things can greatly affect your final choice. Therefore, before any action, evaluate these things well so that you can choose the right place for your stay in Mashhad. Also, by reading the list of the best hotels in Mashhad, you can make a better decision in choosing your accommodation in Mashhad.

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Mashhad entertainment centers

The city of Mashhad is one of the domestic tourist destinations in Iran, which has many recreational places. From historical attractions to various shopping centers and beautiful parks. Since the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) is located in this city, many Iranian and foreign pilgrims travel to this city and besides visiting the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) they also visit other attractions of Mashhad.

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