Hamadan Province district, Iran

Places to visit near Malāyer

Malāyer is a city in Hamadan Province district, Iran, home to about 176,573 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 1 mosques & dargahs and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Noushijan Tappe (4 km), Darreh-ye Nesar (49 km) and Darreh-ye Bi Kharaj (51 km).

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Malāyer at a glance

Location
Hamadan Province district, Iran
Population
about 176,573
Coordinates
34.3016° N, 48.8217° E
Places within 50 km
74 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Malāyer

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malāyer

121 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malāyer. The closest is Hill Driving Instruction (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Malāyer

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malāyer. The closest is Saif al-Daula's Tomb (2 km); the best-known is Noushijan Tappe (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Malāyer

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Malāyer. The closest is Abolfazl Mosque (40 km); the best-known is Jame' Mosque of Borujerd (57 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malāyer

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malāyer. The closest is Kalan Dam Crest (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Malāyer

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Malāyer. The closest is Ābshār-e Faşlī-ye Hal Halū (55 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Malāyer

7 museums within 100 km of Malāyer. The closest is Lotfaliyan Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Malāyer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malāyer
  2. 4 km Noushijan Tappe · heritage site, Hamadan Province
  3. 2 km Tomb of the Anonymous Martyrs · tomb, Hamadan Province
  4. 2 km Lotfaliyan Museum · museum, Hamadan Province
  5. 2 km Saif al-Daula's Tomb · tomb, Hamadan Province
  6. 2 km Imamzadeh Ein and Ghein (Eznav) · heritage site, Hamadan Province
  7. 4 km Back to Malāyer

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    All places near Malāyer by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malāyer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints45121Hill Driving Instruction (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1663Saif al-Daula's Tomb (2 km)
    Other attractions630Mirfattah Icehouse (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs119Abolfazl Mosque (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Kalan Dam Crest (35 km)
    Waterfalls08Ābshār-e Faşlī-ye Hal Halū (55 km)
    Museums17Lotfaliyan Museum (2 km)
    Caves07Qalehjuq Cave (53 km)
    Parks05Melli Garden (56 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Malusan Protected Area (63 km)
    Churches02Gregory Stephan Church (78 km)
    Buddhist sites01معبد لائودیسه (54 km)

    Malāyer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malāyer?

    Noushijan Tappe (heritage site, about 4 km), Lotfaliyan Museum (museum, about 2 km), Saif al-Daula's Tomb (tomb, about 2 km), Tomb of the Anonymous Martyrs (tomb, about 2 km), Mirfattah Icehouse (attraction, about 3 km), Imamzadeh Ein and Ghein (Eznav) (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 6 other attractions, 1 dargah, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malāyer?

    Hill Driving Instruction, about 5 km by road; تپه قلعه (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malāyer?

    Saif al-Daula's Tomb, about 2 km by road; Tomb of the Anonymous Martyrs (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Malāyer?

    Abolfazl Mosque, about 40 km by road; Jameh Mosque of Sarabi (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malāyer?

    Start in Malāyer, visit Noushijan Tappe, then Tomb of the Anonymous Martyrs, then Lotfaliyan Museum, then Saif al-Daula's Tomb, then Imamzadeh Ein and Ghein (Eznav), and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malāyer?

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

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