Damavand Mountain is a young volcano with regular contours, part of the Alborz mountain range and the landscape of the Iranian plateau that it dominates. It’s a majestic Stratovolcano that its peak, the tallest elevation in the whole Near East, reaches 5671 meters and is constantly covered with snow. In the popular Persian culture Mount Damavand is the emblem of endurance of the Iranians throughout history and symbolizes the Persian homeland in legends and stories.
If you are ready for an unforgettable mountain climbing adventure of a lifetime, our Mount Damavand climbing tour is your thing to challenge yourself and explore the beauties of the place.
At 5 am drive from Tehran to Polour (85 km, 1:30 hr). Have breakfast in Polour and then in a 4WD continue the way to Gousfandsara (1 hr). Along this way you will witness the wonderful flora of Alborz which is fully covered by flower and wild plants. Start climbing off to Bargah-e Sevom (4210 m, 5 hrs). Set up camp and stay overnight there.
Today set out an acclimatization trip from Bargah-e Sevom to the Yakhi (icy) waterfall located 4800-4900 m. Return downwards to get ready for the next day's capture of the peak. Stay overnight in Bargah-e Sevom.
3:30 a.m. depart Bargah-e Sevom towards the summit. Along the way visit Yakhi (icy) Waterfall, the beautiful landscapes of Doberar Mountain and the sulfur hill. 6 hours climbing, we will capture the highest point at Iran plateau literary known as the Roof of Iran. Explore atop (30 mins) and visit the sceneries. Return to Bargah-e Sevom (4 hrs), pack the luggage to descend to Gousfandsara (3 hrs). Drive to Abgarm region to relax in the spas and wipe away the exhaustion.
Visit the villages of Abgarm and Rineh, and then return to Tehran. Arrival Tehran is around noon.
