Iran

Iran

An Iran tour package from Pakistan usually centres on ziyarat at the holy shrines of Mashhad and Qom, often combined with the historic cities of Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd. Adventure Planners plans trips to Iran on request and checks the latest travel advisories, flights and entry rules before anything is booked.

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Why visit Iran

For many Pakistani travellers, a trip to Iran means ziyarat. The shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad and the shrine of Sayyida Fatima Masumeh in Qom are among the most visited holy sites in the Shia world, and many zaireen combine them with Karbala and Najaf in Iraq. Iran also has some of the finest Islamic architecture anywhere, from the tiled mosques of Isfahan to the gardens of Shiraz and the ruins of Persepolis.

Best time to visit Iran

  • March to May: mild spring weather across most of the country. Nowruz, the Persian new year around 21 March, brings busy roads and full hotels.
  • June to August: very hot in Qom, Yazd and the central deserts, so plan sightseeing for early mornings and evenings.
  • September to November: another comfortable season for travel between cities.
  • December to February: cold, especially in Mashhad and the north-west.

Religious dates follow the Islamic calendar and move each year. Muharram and the end of Safar draw very large crowds to the shrines, so hotels near the haram fill early.

Iran visa and ziyarat rules for Pakistani travellers

Pakistani passport holders need an Iranian visa arranged before travel. Since January 2026, Pakistan has also required zaireen travelling to Iran and Iraq to go with a government-licensed Ziyarat Group Organiser, and organised pilgrimages are limited to approved air routes. Visa rules for Pakistani passport holders change often; we check the current requirements, and which rules apply to your trip, when you enquire.

Iran tourist places and ziyarat sites

  • Mashhad: the holy shrine of Imam Reza and its museums.
  • Qom: the shrine of Sayyida Fatima Masumeh and, on the edge of the city, the Jamkaran Mosque.
  • Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Imam Mosque and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque.
  • Shiraz: the tombs of the poets Hafez and Saadi, and day trips to Persepolis.
  • Yazd: a mud-brick desert city known for its windcatchers.

Getting to Iran from Pakistan

Pakistan and Iran share a land border at Taftan in Balochistan, but Pakistan has barred overland pilgrim travel for major religious events on security grounds, and organised ziyarat now goes by air. Pakistan's Foreign Office has issued several advisories on Iran during 2026 urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel, and airspace and flight schedules can change at short notice. We check the current position before planning any trip and will tell you plainly if we think you should wait.

Plan your trip to Iran

Let us know if your trip is for ziyarat, sightseeing or a mix of the two, and we will explain what the current rules allow. Tell us your dates and group size to start. You can also look at Turkiye or Azerbaijan, or all our international tours.