Other Activities

In addition to the above, there are various other activities students and their families can engage in while in Qum, such as:

Paintball

Paintball is a team shooting sport in which players eliminate opponents from play by shooting them with paintballs (paint-filled capsules) that break upon impact. Game types and goals vary, but include capture the flag, elimination, defending or attacking a particular point or area, or capturing objects of interest hidden in the playing area. Qum has two outdoor paintball arenas - in Pardisan and in Alavi Park. Prices start from around $2 per person, which includes hire of equipment, protective gear and a limited number of paintballs. More paintballs can be purchased at an extra cost.

Laser Tag

Laser tag is another recreational shooting sport where players use infrared-emitting light guns and wear signalling devices to tag designated targets, register hits and track firing of the beam. The only laser tag arena in Qum is located within the Noor Cultural Institute. Prices start around $2 per person, which includes 10 minutes of training, equipment, 20 lives, a 300 shot limit and two 20-minute rounds of play. Four to eight people can play at one time, including families (both men and women) on the condition that they are all mahram to each other). Bookings can be made here.

Bird Park

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The Qum Bird Park, the second largest bird park in Iran, is a vast and picturesque area featuring a variety of birds in natural and enclosed tropical environments. Visitors can enjoy the views of free-roaming peacocks, ostriches, and other birds, along with scenic water ponds and greenery, offering great opportunities for nature walks and photography. The tropical greenhouse showcases diverse plant species and tropical birds, while specific enclosures house parrots and other exotic birds. Due to the variable weather in Qum, however, the number of birds on display may vary according to the season.

Mountain Coaster

Located on the at the far end of the Alavi park, the tracks of this coaster have been built on the side of a hill allowing gravity to pull the rider down and around corners. Riders sit in bobsled-like cars and — unlike traditional roller coasters — control their own speed. This 943-meter long toboggan ride, which opened in 2015 and was constructed in collaboration with the German company Wiegand, offers great views of the park and the whole city. For safety reasons, the ride is not suitable for children under the age of three, and children between three and eight years must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are priced at approx. $1 per person or $1.50 for an adult and child in one car.

Bowling

Bowling is a fun, indoor group activity. Based in the family-friendly Rangeen Koman complex, this bowling alley has six lanes with balls of various sizes and weights to accommodate all players. Up to four people can play on each lane which can be hired for approximately $4 for half an hour or $8 for an hour of play.

Kart Racing

Another exciting and competitive activity is Kart racing, which involves driving small, open-wheel vehicles on a track. The simplicity of driving these karts means both adults and children over the age of 8 can enjoy this activity. Two karting tracks are available in Qum, at Ghadeer park and Rangeen Koman.