Razavi Khorasan district, Iran

Places to visit near Chenārān

Chenārān is a town in Razavi Khorasan district, Iran, home to about 46,940 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 16 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 parks. The must-see places are Radkan Tower (21 km), آبشار اول اخلمد (22 km) and Haruniyeh Dome (49 km).

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Chenārān, Iran
Chenārān, Razavi Khorasan district, Iran. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chenārān at a glance

Location
Razavi Khorasan district, Iran
Population
about 46,940
Coordinates
36.6455° N, 59.1212° E
Places within 50 km
110 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Chenārān

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Forts & heritage near Chenārān

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chenārān. The closest is Amīrābād (3 km); the best-known is Radkan Tower (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Chenārān

36 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Chenārān. The closest is مسجد امام رضا (1 km); the best-known is Jameh Mosque of Radkan (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chenārān

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chenārān. The closest is چلیشاه (15 km); the best-known is Aglamaind (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Chenārān

21 parks within 100 km of Chenārān. The closest is Mellat Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chenārān

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chenārān. The closest is Malek Garden (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Chenārān

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Chenārān. The closest is الى شلال اخلمند (8 km); the best-known is آبشار اول اخلمد (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Chenārān

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chenārān
  2. 8 km الى شلال اخلمند · waterfall, Razavi Khorasan
  3. 16 km آبشار اول اخلمد · waterfall, Razavi Khorasan
  4. 6 km Akhlamad Dam · dam, Razavi Khorasan
  5. 1 km Aglamaind · viewpoint, Razavi Khorasan
  6. 19 km Radkan Tower · heritage site, Razavi Khorasan
  7. 21 km Back to Chenārān

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How to reach Chenārān

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    Within 15 km of Chenārān

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chenārān by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2470Amīrābād (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1636مسجد امام رضا (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1129چلیشاه (15 km)
    Other attractions1928Shāhzādeh-ye ‘Abdollāh (10 km)
    Parks1421Mellat Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1319Malek Garden (1 km)
    Waterfalls313الى شلال اخلمند (8 km)
    Museums313رباط ویرانی (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48سد خاکی جمعاب(فریزی) (14 km)
    Caves37Ghār-e ‘Abd ol ‘Az̧īm (24 km)
    Churches02Evangelical Church (73 km)
    Temples01Khaje Abasalt Tomb (89 km)

    Chenārān: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chenārān?

    Radkan Tower (heritage site, about 21 km), آبشار اول اخلمد (waterfall, about 22 km), الى شلال اخلمند (waterfall, about 8 km), Aglamaind (viewpoint, about 17 km), Akhlamad Dam (dam, about 17 km), Tepe Qiasabad (heritage site, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chenārān?

    110 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 16 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 other attractions, 14 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chenārān?

    Amīrābād, about 3 km by road; Asqūn (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Chenārān?

    مسجد امام رضا, about 1 km by road; Emam Hossein Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chenārān?

    چلیشاه, about 15 km by road; Aglamaind (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chenārān?

    Start in Chenārān, visit الى شلال اخلمند, then آبشار اول اخلمد, then Akhlamad Dam, then Aglamaind, then Radkan Tower, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chenārān?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

    Towns near Chenārān

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chenārān’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chenārān on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.