Borujerd is an old city in Lorestan, a western province of Iran. The city has been populated since 50 AD. Many historical sites and monuments are located in and around the city. Borujerd is a developing middle size city located in the fertile valley of Silakhor and surrounded by elevated mountains of Zagros. The city of Borujerd inhabits 252,000 people (2009) and is a regional center for agriculture, business and higher education.
The city of Borujerd is the official center of Shahrestan-e Borujerd or Borujerd county.
The language is Borujerdi - a local accent of Persian and Lori. Persian is used easily. English can not be used frequently by average people. However, the presence of many university students in the city may be a chance for finding help.
Train: Dorud is connected to National Railway. Once a part of Borujerd county, this city is 45 km southeast of Borujerd. It takes 40 min to get to Borujerd by minibus or less by a hired taxi.
Bus: Frequent bus services run from many cities of Iran to this city. Borujerd has a good connection to many Iranian cities by bus. Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, Ahwaz, Khorram Abad, Hamadan and Kermanshah are main cities with frequent buses to Borujerd.
Car: Lorestan is located between Tehran and Khoozestan provinces and is paved with reliable highways. From Tehran you can drive 4 hr to get to Borujerd. The 396-km distance is mostly freeway and highway and Qom and Arak are main cities in between.
Air: there is no airport for public in Borujerd. The closest airports are located in Khorram Abad and Hamadan cities.
Use public bus system, shared taxi or telephone taxi. Hiring a registered taxi for the whole day costs about US$39 or less. For short distances a hired taxi costs US$2 or less. Payments should be in rials.
There are many architecture and natural places worth to visit in Borujerd. This city has a good combination of historical and natural attractions. The following attractions are more popular for local and foreigner tourists.
Historical:
Parks and natural features:
There are not many places to choose for accommodation. The four-star Zagros hotel is probably the best choice if you can pay US$50 or more per night. Located on top of Chogha Hill, it offers you the best view of the city or snow-covered mountains. The rooms and environment are quite pleasant. For a cheaper price, Esteghlal Hotel in Bahar Street is another choice. Few guesthouses are available in Takhti St., Shohada and Razan Square.
Borujerd has a good reputation for meal. Kebab, local bread and ice cream are must-eat foods. Don't miss local halva and sweets in Borujerd.
No alcohol is served in Iran unless your local friends offer to you. Soft drinks and bottled water are available easily. Doogh is yoghurt drink and very popular in Lorestan. Borujerd also offers a good selection of Ash - different Iranian soups.
Iran in general and Borujerd are generally very safe for travelers. However, you should always avoid scams.
If you have your own car, go toward Arak, Qom and then Tehran. Most of the buses and minibuses leave from East Terminal (terminal-e sharq). If your next destination is Hamadan, Kermanshahan or Kordestan provinces in west of Iran, use buses, shared or hired taxis in West Terminal (terminal-e qarb).
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