The 13 Best Day Trips from Golestān
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Golestān, Iran, led by Tehran, Karaj, Qom. The closest is Shahrīār, about 30 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Golestān at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran | 29 km NE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Karaj | 39 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Qom | 102 km S | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Qazvin | 135 km NW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Shahrīār | 19 km NW | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Qods | 24 km N | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Qarchak | 37 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Āmol | 149 km NE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Pākdasht | 46 km E | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Varāmīn | 47 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Sāveh | 93 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Naz̧arābād | 71 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Shahre Jadide Andisheh | 23 km NW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Golestān
- 1
Tehran, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north-east of Golestān1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for عمارت فخرالدوله.
- 2
Karaj, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km north-west of Golestān1 hr 30 min round tripAlso nearby: Kamālshahr, Moḩammad Shahr.
- 3
Qom, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south of Golestān3 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Qazvin, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-west of Golestān4 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Shahrīār, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km north-west of Golestān1 hr round trip - 6
Qods, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km north of Golestān1 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Qarchak, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km east of Golestān1 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Āmol, Iran
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-east of Golestān4 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Pākdasht, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km east of Golestān1 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Varāmīn, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km south-east of Golestān1 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Sāveh, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-west of Golestān2 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Naz̧arābād, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-west of Golestān2 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Shahre Jadide Andisheh, Iran
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km north-west of Golestān1 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Golestān to Tehran
A realistic pace for Tehran, 29 km from Golestān. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Golestān
- 09:15Arrive in Tehran (45 min drive)
- 09:30عمارت فخرالدوله
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tehran
- 15:15Head back to Golestān
- 16:00Home in Golestān
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Golestān?
- The best day trips from Golestān are Tehran, Karaj, Qom, Qazvin, Shahrīār. The closest is Shahrīār, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Golestān?
- Shahrīār is the closest, 19 km north-west of Golestān, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Golestān?
- 8 places are within about an hour's drive of Golestān: Shahrīār (30 min), Shahre Jadide Andisheh (35 min), Qods (35 min), Tehran (45 min), Qarchak (45 min), Karaj (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Golestān for a day out?
- Tehran is the largest city in day-trip range, 29 km north-east of Golestān and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Golestān?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Āmol at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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