Razavi Khorasan district, Iran

Places to visit near Mashhad

Mashhad is a city in Razavi Khorasan district, Iran, home to about 2,307,177 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 37 mosques & dargahs, 36 parks and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kooh Sangi Park (5 km), Tomb of Nadershah Afshar (6 km) and Gowharshad Mosque (7 km).

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

Mashhad at a glance

Location
Razavi Khorasan district, Iran
Population
about 2,307,177
Coordinates
36.3156° N, 59.5680° E
Places within 50 km
163 (8 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 Mashhad

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mashhad: 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 Mashhad

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mashhad. The closest is حديقة الملك آباد (3 km); the best-known is Tomb of Nadershah Afshar (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mashhad

46 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mashhad. The closest is Hejrat Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Gowharshad Mosque (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mashhad

37 parks within 100 km of Mashhad. The closest is Payam Park (1 km); the best-known is Kooh Sangi Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mashhad

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mashhad. The closest is دره ارغوان (3 km); the best-known is Kooh Sangi (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Mashhad

17 museums within 100 km of Mashhad. The closest is Dejavu Gallery (2 km); the best-known is Museums of Astan-e Quds-e Razavi (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Mashhad

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Mashhad. The closest is شلالات کوسنجی (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Mashhad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mashhad
  2. 5 km Kooh Sangi Park · park, Razavi Khorasan
  3. 6 km Museums of Astan-e Quds-e Razavi · museum, Razavi Khorasan
  4. 1 km Imam Reza Shrine · heritage site, Razavi Khorasan
  5. 1 km Gowharshad Mosque · mosque, Razavi Khorasan
  6. 1 km Tomb of Nadershah Afshar · tomb, Razavi Khorasan
  7. 6 km Back to Mashhad

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How to reach Mashhad

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    Within 15 km of Mashhad

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mashhad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2659حديقة الملك آباد (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3746Hejrat Mosque (1 km)
    Parks3637Payam Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1627دره ارغوان (3 km)
    Other attractions1822مركز نوين ايران (1 km)
    Museums1317Dejavu Gallery (2 km)
    Waterfalls214شلالات کوسنجی (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens78باغ استانداری (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Bande Golestan (16 km)
    Churches33کلیسای کاتارینه مقدس (3 km)
    Caves13Moghan Cave (36 km)
    Temples11Khaje Abasalt Tomb (22 km)

    Mashhad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mashhad?

    Kooh Sangi Park (park, about 5 km), Tomb of Nadershah Afshar (tomb, about 6 km), Gowharshad Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), Imam Reza Shrine (heritage site, about 7 km), Museums of Astan-e Quds-e Razavi (museum, about 7 km), Imam Hassan Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 37 mosques & dargahs, 36 parks, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mashhad?

    حديقة الملك آباد, about 3 km by road; Vila Reza (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Mashhad?

    Hejrat Mosque, about 1 km by road; Ghadir Baba Ali 3 (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mashhad?

    Payam Park, about 1 km by road; پارک‌ ششصد دستگاه (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mashhad?

    Start in Mashhad, visit Kooh Sangi Park, then Museums of Astan-e Quds-e Razavi, then Imam Reza Shrine, then Gowharshad Mosque, then Tomb of Nadershah Afshar, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mashhad?

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

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