Iran / جمهوری اسلامی ایران / Jomhuri-ye Eslâmi-ye Irân – Let’s explore here

Iran is a beautiful country in central Asia. In fact it is one of the world’s most mountainous places. To the North lies lush forests, whereas in etc East there are deserts and salt lakes. It sits in a seismically active area, with large earthquakes every decade on average. It has a very long, rich and troubled history, including being home to some of the oldest civilisations on the planet. Its neighbours include Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Turkmenistan and Turkey.

What currency do they use in Iran?

In Iran they use the Iranian Rial, however prices are also written and quoted in Toman (1 Roman = 10 Rial). It’s best to confirm prices prior to payment! Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards issued in foreign countries is not possible in Iran. Traveller’s cheques are not accepted. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country, although again, cards issued in foreign countries are prohibited..

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Iran?

They speak Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, and Balochi in Iran. English is also widely spoken.

What time zone is Iran in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Iran?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Iran?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

We haven’t finished our planning for driving though Iran yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog. 

Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Iran?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Iran.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

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