Kerman Province district, Iran

Places to visit near Kerman

Kerman is a city in Kerman Province district, Iran, home to about 577,514 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 28 mosques & dargahs, 23 parks and 11 museums. The must-see places are Malek Mosque (1 km), مسجد آقا غلامعلی (1 km) and Ganjali Khan Mosque (1 km).

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Kerman, Iran
Kerman, Kerman Province district, Iran. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kerman at a glance

Location
Kerman Province district, Iran
Population
about 577,514
Coordinates
30.2832° N, 57.0788° E
Places within 50 km
131 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Kerman

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kerman: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Kerman

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kerman. The closest is یخدان جو مؤیدی (1 km); the best-known is Dokhtar Castle (Kerman) (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kerman

29 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kerman. The closest is Qaem Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Malek Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kerman

23 parks within 100 km of Kerman. The closest is بوستان مویدی (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Kerman

11 museums within 100 km of Kerman. The closest is موزه خانه سنگ کرمان (1 km); the best-known is Hamam -e- Ganjali Khan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kerman

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kerman. The closest is Views of Kerman (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kerman

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kerman. The closest is Pārk-e Moţahharī (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kerman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kerman
  2. 1 km Malek Mosque · mosque, Kerman Province
  3. 2 km Dokhtar Castle (Kerman) · heritage site, Kerman Province
  4. 2 km Pamenar Mosque · mosque, Kerman Province
  5. 1 km Ganjali Khan Mosque · mosque, Kerman Province
  6. 1 km مسجد آقا غلامعلی · mosque or dargah, Kerman Province
  7. 1 km Back to Kerman

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How to reach Kerman

    All places near Kerman by distance

    Within 15 km of Kerman

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kerman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3141یخدان جو مؤیدی (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2829Qaem Mosque (1 km)
    Other attractions2224Arg Square (1 km)
    Parks2323بوستان مویدی (1 km)
    Museums1111موزه خانه سنگ کرمان (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints611Views of Kerman (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Pārk-e Moţahharī (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Ḩowẕ-e Shams (83 km)
    Churches11Kerman Church (2 km)
    Caves11غار قنبر (5 km)
    Waterfalls11Simk (35 km)

    Kerman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kerman?

    Malek Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), مسجد آقا غلامعلی (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Ganjali Khan Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Pamenar Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Dokhtar Castle (Kerman) (heritage site, about 2 km), Ardashir Castle (Kerman) (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 28 mosques & dargahs, 22 other attractions, 23 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kerman?

    یخدان جو مؤیدی, about 1 km by road; Ganjalikhan Sculture (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kerman?

    Qaem Mosque, about 1 km by road; Malek Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kerman?

    بوستان مویدی, about 1 km by road; Moallem Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kerman?

    Start in Kerman, visit Malek Mosque, then Dokhtar Castle (Kerman), then Pamenar Mosque, then Ganjali Khan Mosque, then مسجد آقا غلامعلی, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kerman?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

    Towns near Kerman

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