Taft

Taft is a city in Yazd Province, located about 20 km southwest of Yazd city in a valley of the Shir Kuh mountain range. Its higher elevation gives it a milder climate, making it a popular summer retreat. Taft is known for its pomegranate orchards and as a centre of Zoroastrian pilgrimage.

By Plane

Yazd Airport (AZD) is about 30 km northeast.

By Train

Yazd railway station is the nearest connection.

By Car / Road

A short drive from Yazd via the Taft road. Shared taxis and buses from Yazd (30 min).

Walkable town. Taxis for mountain trips.

• Shir Kuh Mountain — A popular hiking destination with views.
• Chak Chak — The most important Zoroastrian pilgrimage site, a fire temple in a cliff face, about 40 km northwest.
• Taft Pomegranate Orchards — The valley is filled with pomegranate trees.

Hike on Shir Kuh. Visit Chak Chak during the Zoroastrian pilgrimage season (June). Pomegranate picking in autumn.

Yazdi cuisine in local restaurants. Fresh pomegranate juice.

Tea and fresh fruit juices.

• Budget: Simple guesthouses in town.
• Mid-range: Small hotels popular with summer visitors.

Pomegranates and pomegranate products (juice, concentrate, paste). Local handicrafts.

• Yazd (20 km northeast) — UNESCO city.
• Mehriz (30 km east) — Historic town.
• Chak Chak (40 km northwest) — Zoroastrian pilgrimage site.