Saman

Saman is a small city in northern Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiari Province, located between Shahrekord and Borujen at 2,100 m elevation on the Isfahan–Shahrekord road. It is a quiet agricultural settlement known for apple orchards, dairy farming, and the traditional Bakhtiari lifestyle of the surrounding villages. The climate is mountain continental with snowy winters.

By Bus

Buses from Shahrekord (30 km south, 35 min) and Borujen (30 km north, 30 min) serve Saman regularly.

By Car

The road between Shahrekord and Borujen passes through Saman, making it easy to reach.

Saman is small and walkable.

• Saman Bazaar: A small local market selling produce, dairy products, and everyday goods.

• Apple Orchards: The hills around Saman are planted with apple trees.

• Saman Valley: Views of the Zagros foothills.

• Walk through the apple orchards during blossom (April) or harvest (September).

• Visit local dairy farms.

Small local restaurants serve simple Persian and Bakhtiari dishes: kookoo, mast-o-khiar, and kababs.

Tea, doogh, and fresh apple juice in season.

• Budget: Saman Guesthouse — basic private room, ~200,000 IRR.

Apples, apple juice, dairy products (yogurt, cheese, cream), and honey.

• Shahrekord (30 km south, 35 min) — provincial capital
• Borujen (30 km north, 30 min) — Seljuk-era Jameh Mosque
• Ben (20 km west, 20 min) — mountain valley town
• Farrokh Shahr (15 km north-east, 15 min)