Damavand Itinerary

Day 1: Tehran

Arrival, O/N Hotel

Day 2: Tehran

Climbing Tochal, O/N Hotel

Day 3: Polour

Transfer to Polour, O/N Camp or Lodge

Day 4: Damavand

Climb Camp 1 to Camp 2 ( Bargahe Sevvom 4200m), O/N Camp or Public Shelter

Day 5: Tehran

Ascending to summit, O/N Camp

Day 6: Tehran

Transfer to Tehran, O/N Hotel

Day 7: Tehran

National Museum, Carpet Museum, Golestan Palace, O/N Hotel

Day 8: Tehran

Shopping in Tehran Bazaar, O/N Hotel

Day 9: Tehran

Departure

Explanations

Mount Damavand is a dormant volcano and the highest peak in Iran with a special place in Persian mythology and folklore. Located in the middle of Alborz range, it is the highest point in the Middle East and the highest volcano in all of Asia. Though not volcanically active, there are fumaroles near the summit crater that deposit sulfur, which were most recently known to be active on July 6, 2007. The mountain is located near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, in 66 km (41 miles) northeast of Tehran. Damavand indicates the mount Olympus of Persian mythology. Damavand is the symbol of Iranian resistance against despotism and foreign rule in Persian poetry and literature. Damavand has some thermal springs (Abe Garme Larijan) with therapeutic qualities. These mineral hot springs are mainly located on the volcano’s flanks at the base, giving evidence of volcanic heat comparatively near the surface of the earth.

Location: North of Iran, Alborz Mountain Range

Best Time: June up to September

Climate: During summer, Damavand footpaths are usually free of snow, the weather is relatively mild, and access by public transportation to base camp is easy.

Group Size: 1-30

Hardness Degree: There are at least more than 16 known routs to the summit which have different difficulties. Some of them are technical and need ice climbing, such as Yakhar glacier with 80 degree steep in eastern rout. The most popular route is the southern rout which has step stamps and also a camp midway called Bargahe Sevvom at 4220 m (about 13845 ft).