Kabudarahang

Kabudarahang is a city on the Hamadan plain in north-central Hamadan Province, capital of Kabudarahang County. Its name means "place of the blue dome" in Persian. The city has a population of around 19,000 (2016 census) and sits in a fertile, mountain-ringed plain that has long supported farming and animal husbandry; the surrounding region is also known for mineral resources, particularly salt. The county is home to Ali Sadr Cave, one of the world's largest water caves, a major regional attraction. The climate is continental with cold, snowy winters and warm summers.

By Bus

Buses from Hamadan and Razan serve Kabudarahang.

By Car

The road across the Hamadan plain connects Kabudarahang to neighbouring towns.

Walking and shared taxis.

• Kabudarahang Plain: The extensive agricultural plain around the city.

• Kabudarahang Bazaar: A small market with local produce.

• Ali Sadr Cave: One of the world's largest water caves, located within Kabudarahang County.

• Walk the surrounding farmland.

• Experience the rural atmosphere of the Hamadan plain.

Small restaurants serve Persian dishes: chelo kabab, dizi, and stews.

Tea and doogh.

Potatoes, wheat products, dairy products (yogurt, cheese), and honey.

• Hamadan — Ecbatana, Avicenna tomb, to the east.
• Famenin — agricultural town, nearby.
• Bahar — to the north-west.
• Lalejin — pottery centre, to the east.