Mashhad is the anchor of most itineraries
The shrine of Imam Raza (AS), alongside the adjacent Goharshad Mosque, is the primary Ziyarat site for almost every Pakistani pilgrim visiting Iran. Most trips are built around 4-5 nights based in Mashhad.
Iran Ziyarat planning
Mashhad and Qom form the core Iran Ziyarat circuit for Pakistani pilgrims. See what a complete package should cover, compare estimates first, then confirm final visa, flight, and hotel details on WhatsApp before payment.
Core sites
Mashhad, Qom
Visa
On arrival, Mashhad/Tehran
Best season
Mar-May, Sep-Nov
Currency
Pre-arranged, cards don't work
What to compare
The shrine of Imam Raza (AS), alongside the adjacent Goharshad Mosque, is the primary Ziyarat site for almost every Pakistani pilgrim visiting Iran. Most trips are built around 4-5 nights based in Mashhad.
Qom, home to the shrine of Hazrat Masooma (AS) and Iran's major religious seminaries, is usually added as a 2-3 night extension to a Mashhad-based trip rather than visited alone.
Foreign bank cards do not work in Iran due to international sanctions — currency exchange must be pre-arranged before travel. Modest dress (headscarf and full-length coat for women, a chador at shrine entrances) is mandatory throughout the trip, not just inside shrines.
Common questions
Yes. Pakistani passport holders typically get a visa on arrival at Mashhad or Tehran airport, though pre-arranging through your operator is recommended to avoid delays at the airport.
No. Due to international sanctions, foreign cards do not work in Iran. Currency exchange needs to be pre-arranged before you travel — confirm this is handled as part of your package.
Most Mashhad-focused trips run 5 nights. Adding Qom usually extends this to 7-8 nights, and adding Tehran extends it further to 9-10 nights.
Next step
Taqaddus shows practical package estimates. Our team checks current flight, hotel, transport, and visa availability before you pay.
Plan Iran Ziyarat