Razan

Hamadān, Iran

Why visit Razan?

Razan is a city in northern Hamadan Province, located on the main road between Hamadan and Qazvin at 1,700 m elevation. It serves as a market and service centre for the surrounding agricultural region, which produces wheat, potatoes, dairy, and livestock. The climate is cold with significant snowfall in winter.

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How do you get there?

By Bus

Buses from Hamadan (70 km south, 1 hr) and Qazvin (150 km north-east, 2.5 hr) stop at Razan.

By Car

Highway 43 between Hamadan and Qazvin passes through Razan, making it easily accessible.

Razan is small and walkable.

What are the things to do?

  • Razan Plains: The wide agricultural plain surrounding the city.

  • Razan Bazaar: A small market with local produce and livestock.

  • Razan Jameh Mosque: A modest local mosque.

  • Explore the surrounding farmland.

  • Visit the Friday livestock market (if in town on the right day).

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Where to eat?

Small Persian restaurants serve standard local dishes.

Where to drink?

Tea and doogh.

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Where to stay?

  • Budget: Razan Inn — basic, ~200,000 IRR.

What should you buy?

Dairy products (including local cheese varieties), potatoes, dried fruits, and honey.

Where to go next?

  • Hamadan (70 km south, 1 hr) — Ecbatana, Avicenna tomb
  • Famenin (30 km south, 30 min) — agricultural town
  • Lalejin (35 km south-west, 35 min) — pottery capital
  • Qazvin (150 km north-east, 2.5 hr) — historic Safavid capital

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Guide content as of July 2026.

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