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14/07/2021

Get familiar before visit

Zard-Kuh is the name of a with the altitude of 4221m that inspires every to at least climb Zard-Kuh once. Zard-Kuh, which is famous as the roof of Iran, is located in Shahr-e Kord, the capital of Chahar Mahal & Bakhtiari province. It is stretched along Zagros mountain range between two great rivers called Kuhrang and Bazoft.
These heights with 15km of width have consisted of peaks higher than 4000m which Kolunchin is the highest one. After Kolunchin, the highest peaks are Haftanan with 4180m, Shah-e Shahidan with 4076m, and with 4000m of heights above sea level in order. Zard-Kuh mountain range after Dena is the highest one in central .
Another point about Zard-Kuh region is county which is the fourth high city in Iran with an elevation of 2350m. its center is named that has unique natural attractions and is a magnificent destination for nature lovers in all four seasons.
It has pleasant weather in spring in a way that even in June you can vernal weather. The beauty of Zard-Kuh is much more noticeable with lots of springs and rivers flowing out of Zard-Kuh. The best time to visit Zard-Kuh is from May to September.
You may have the chance to spend time with the Bakhtiari nomads of Haft Rang tribe in the heart of an untouched and second-to-none nature which will create memorable moments for you.
The most important must-visit attractions of Kuhrang county are the lovely fritillaries’ plain of Kuhrang, Sheikh Ali Khan cascading waterfall, Chama ice cave which seems like a deep tunnel filled with snow and icicles and is well-known as the greatest drinkable water resource of Iran, Kuhrang dam in Sheikh Ali Khan village, Dimeh spring in Dimeh , Tunnel-Aval of Kuhrang, and stair village called Sar Agha Seyed.

all majestic mountains of Zard-Kuh host plenty of climbers and athletes with their high potentials like permanent glaciers which are the origin of Karun and Zayandeh Rud rivers, snowy big walls of moogouei district, their scenic views in winter, and their capabilities of mountaineering, ski mountaineering, ski, rock climbing, ice climbing, etc. to be more accurate, Zard-Kuh is one of the best destinations for ski mountaineering in Iran.
Since Kuhrang is located at a high altitude and has tall mountains over 4000m, Chelgerd can be a heaven for skiers and ski mountaineering enthusiasts. Easy and quick access to destinations and elevated snow-capped summits besides enjoyable landscapes have resulted in numerous travelers who want to visit Zard-Kuh.

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13/07/2021

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13/07/2021

Gear up for
Alam-Kuh (4848m.) is located in , province. Mazandaran province is one of the most popular destinations for Iranian people. It benefits from a humid weather. Moreover, you can enjoy the great view of the marvelous Caspian Sea and dense . Beside all these activities, you can also experience mountaineering.
Alam-Kuh
Alam-Kuh is the second highest mountain of Iran after Damavand and it is part of Alborz mountain range.
Alam-Kuh itself is a combination of two words ‘Alam’ which means flag’ or ‘tall’ and ‘Kuh’ which means ‘mountain’.
For those who are on Damavand, it’s suggested that they climb Alam-Kuh first for an acclimatization so that their bodies are accustomed to the elevation.
Alam-Kuh is also famous for its big walls that are considered the most wall of Iran.
How to get there
Generally, there are two popular routes to take. Either of them come with different levels of difficulty. The northern face aka ‘ ’ has big walls to climb and it is considered the hardest path. The southern face, ‘Hesarchal’ is the most popular route to ascend. To summit via southern face, first you should take Chalous road to get to Kelardasht. From there, there’s a one hour ride to Vandarbon County and there you can get some rest or take a shower at the ‘Federation Mountaineering Lodge’. Then, you head to ‘Tange-Galu’ by a four wheel drive where your begins. There are mules to carry the extra load on your way to . Hesarchal is a vast field where usually camp there. The next morning, you will summit Alam-Kuh which takes 5-6 hours and then you come back to the camp for a convenient rest. The day after, you can head back to Tehran.
Note: All the travelers and mountain climbers who are interested in climbing Alam-Kuh have to pay permit ascend at the Federation Lodge, before starting their venture. You must be noted that you can pay for permits in every federation office but there is option for you to pay the permit in Vandarbon (the closest village to Alam-Kuh).
Activities
If you’re into big walls, you can enjoy big wall climbing from the north face, Alam-Kuh.
Nature enthusiasts can also try trekking from the south face and there, you will enjoy the scenery of the camping spot including pond, river and the panoramic view of the levelled summits around.
For those who seeking an adventure, Alam-Kuh ski mountaineering is among programs that are highly recommended.

Time to visit
Regarding the location of Alam-Kuh and your interest, you should decide when to go. For big wall climbing and trekking the best time would be from June to September. According to the snow season, would better be done between November to March.

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11/07/2021

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11/07/2021

Five best trekking destinations in Iran

Trekking is an exciting and enjoyable long walk with several challenges. Usually, in trekking destinations, uneven plains and long trails are expecting you to trek them. The equipment needed for trekking is almost what is used for going through nature; trekking boots, light backpack, water, and food, etc. Trekking is technically easy and there is no need for any special skills.
Now everything depends on your decision! If you’re going to plan for a trek, here we’re introducing you five best trekking destinations in Iran.

Mountains and hills in
Talesh or Tavalesh heights have consisted of several hills, mountains, and summits that make this region one of the best trekking destinations in Iran. Some of the summits have more than 3000m altitudes and their highest one is called “Qizil Yurdu”. The average rainfall is also high in the region.
Various rivers flow down from Talesh heights that make a picturesque view in the region and assure you that you’ll enjoy trekking in Talesh.
There has mild winters and moderated summers, wide grasslands, precious forests, etc. Thus, trekking there with a group of friends would be very fun and exciting.

Another one of the best trekking destinations in Iran is Eshq valley which means the valley of love. It is located 110km of Shahr-e Kord city in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. The longest river in Iran, the Karun river, flows through there. Eshq valley is an untouched attraction of the province and contains lots of cascading waterfalls and rivers which bring peace to the region.
In addition to trekking, you can also plan for activities like rafting, cycling, fishing, and photography. The best time to visit Eshq valley is in April and June.

Subatan region is close to Talesh located in Gilan province. It has an altitude of 1800-1900m above sea level, so there is exposed to many winds. Subatan has cool weather in hot seasons because of those winds.
In the local language, Su is the name of a plant commonly known as Golpar (Persian hogweed), Vaton means growing. Since there are plenty of Persian hogweeds grown in every spot of the region, it is called Subatan.
Plains, hills, and green pastures that are covered in wildflowers every spring host a lot of eco-tourists.

Mesr is the name of a village near Khor and in Isfahan province and is one of the best trekking destinations in Iran. Those who are interested in trekking or hiking in deserts can enjoy its desert’s endless beauty.
The dunes of the Mesr desert are the most beautiful part of the desert. Walking barefoot on these dunes will be an unforgettable experience.
Deserts usually have a hot and dry climate, but it is different in fall and winter. In autumn and winter, the weather is moderated and the best time for visiting deserts like Mesr desert is in fall and winter; but it gets very cold at night.

Lalan or Lalun village is one of beautiful villages around Tehran in Shemiran district. It is located 45km north of Tehran and has a view of mountains and high summits of Iran. In summer it has cool and favorable weather and in winter it is covered in snow. There are several springs and waterfalls in the region; like Talkh Ab mineral water spring, , cascading waterfall. You can enjoy your trekking among all these natural attractions and be sure that you won’t regret visiting there.
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03/07/2021

Climbing mountains in
Mashhad is one of the big cities of Iran located in province in the northeast of Iran. In fact, after Tehran, Mashhad is the widest city in Iran with 351km of area. Since the shrine of saint who is the eighth Imam of the Muslims, it attracts more than 27 million national and 2 million international pilgrims annually.
is another popular activity in Mashhad. “Hezar Masjed” and “Binalud” are the mountains that surround Mashhad city.
mountains:
Hezar Masjed Mountains are stretched in the north of Khorasan Razavi and like a natural border, it separates Iran from Turkmenistan. The highest peak in those mountains is Hezar Masjed peak with an altitude of 3140m above the sea level.
Climbing mountains of Hezar Masjed is possible from two different routes. One is from the south face and the other is from the north face starting in “Layen-e Now” (New Layen).
Binalud mountains:
Binalud mountains are a part of range dissevering Mashhad and Neyshabur. The highest peak of Binalud mountains is Shirbad peak with an altitude of 3339m above the sea level which is located in the north of Bujan village. Binalud peak (3211m), Ghuchgar peak (2890m), Feleskeh peak (3150m), Zeshk peak (2515m), Chaman peak (2523m), and Zargaran peak (3100m) are other high peaks of Binalud mountains.

For trekking and climbing up to the Binalud peak, there are several routes that you can choose:
mountains of Binalud from the north face: It includes Farizi ridge. Farizi is one of Chenaran county villages and you can start your trekking from this in the north face.
Climbing mountains of Binalud from the south face: There are three routes in the southern face of Binalud. 1- Do-Kuhi ridge 2-Gerdeh ridge and 3- Suzaniha route.
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31/05/2021

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30/05/2021

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25/05/2021

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24/05/2021

, the heaven of
Seh Qaleh desert is located in South province. The dark sky and very low light pollution in the region make the place an amazing for enthusiasts. In other words, since there are less atmosphere pollution and light noises in Seh Qaleh in comparison to other regions nearby, in addition to the perfect visual range in this region, astronomers there to record special phenomena in the night sky.
Seh Qaleh has the darkest night sky in Iran. “Seh Qaleh desert was the fifth desert in the world which have the darkest nights.” the director of Nojum-e Asman Mehr association said.

Facilities for
The tourists who to this fascinating desert can use in the region or they can camp in the determined spaces. Another facility for astronomers is an observatory in Seh Qaleh city.
Because of the darkness and the absence of clouds, this region is a great choice for observing planets like Saturn and venus and other phenomena in the galaxy and even beginners can observe them easily in this desert.
The location of the observatory has a suitable angle of sight, wind speed, and height. Thus, most astronomers choose this region for their activities.
Also, other activities than astronomy, travelers can have fun while riding camels and stepping on golden sands with bare feet. It makes the desert more enjoyable for tourists.

The best time to visit
Since the desert is located in a dry region and has very hot summers and freezing winters, the best time for to Seh Qaleh is in spring and fall.
Nowadays, nights in this desert still are the darkest night sky in , but the developing procedure of civilization, notable raise of municipal facilities in desert regions, constructions with their light pollutions which is increasing gradually, all have major influences on the view and the beauty of its dark sky.
Some other deserts in Iran are desert, desert, desert, MatinAbad desert, desert, desert, desert, desert, Karakal desert, Ardakan desert, and Shahdad desert. All mentioned deserts are untouched scenic destinations for observing stars.

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24/05/2021

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24/05/2021

Climb Taftan as heights of Sistan and Baluchestan
Taftan is the name of a semi-active volcanic mountain located in the southeast of Iran in Sistan and Balochestan province and The closest city to Taftan is Khash. Taftan mountain range stretches for 12 kilometers and its altitude is 3970 meters above the sea level. Climb Taftan to watch the whole city from skyies.
Because of the strong and cold winds in winter, climbing to this summit is so hard in a way that a three-hour route to shelter needs more than eight hours; However, normally snowing and the snow storage in this region is less than Dena and Damavand.Generally, there are four main routes to climb to Taftan. Shelter route in west face, Torshab village from the east, Tamin village in the north, and Sangan and Khonjak village in the north east.
It has three volcanic craters and four summits. From three of its craters, there is sulfur steam coming out continuously and in their entrances, there are many pure sulfur boards. The volcanic summit of Taftan known as Chehel-Tan, which is linguistically translated to “forty people” based on local people's believes, forty people of the religious masters were lost in the main summit they name in Chehel-Tan, is located in 380 kilometers from the Mokran sea and is only 100 kilometers distant from Zahendan city.
This summit has two branches, one that is taller than other branches in the northern region called Ziarat, and the other one named as Madeh-Kuh. The northeast region’s name is Sobah-Kuh, and the west area is Nar-Kuh. According to the history of outbursts of this volcanic summit in 6950 years ago and not being active in recent years, this summit is classified as a semi-active one.
In Taftan heights you can see three lakes famous as Daryasar. Two of them are in the north part of Taftan and they’re fresh water and they are not deep. The other lake is deep and has salty water.
Also there are other rivers which come from this mountain but if the material that exits from the Taftan volcanic summit mix with water they’ll make a toxic matter. Speaking of wildlife, Wolves, foxes, and jackals are some of the animal species in this area and there are many kinds of plants that grow in this region.

24/05/2021

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22/05/2021

Let's climb Damavand mountain!
The bold role of the country’s history and literature always reveals Damavand’s greatness and glory and you can see it when you climb Damavand mountain. Damavand with an altitude of 5671m above the sea level is a significant majestic mountain in Persian mythology. It is the symbol of Iranian resistance and stability against troubles in Persian culture which represents the precious national Persian characteristics. This mountain, which is the highest one in Iran, and even in the Middle East, is located in the middle of the Alborz range. we have prepared fascinating facts about Damavand, which you may have not known before.

About
The mountains provide fresh potable water for most of the urban population. they level up the beauty of our planet by their glory. Interestingly, one-tenth of the world’s population lives in the mountains. Ecological studies show that altitude variety plays a major role in flora and fauna’s diversity of a region, so mountains have a great effect on lowland water and food supplies.
When the sky is plain, you can see this mountain from Qom, Tehran, Varamin, and the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. Damavand is on the heritage list since 14th July 2008. Based on the political division, Damavand is in county, Amol city, province.
Age of the rocks from the volcanic eruption and researches show that the last eruption took place about 7300 years ago. Since the last activity, specialists couldn’t find any rocks showing eruptions after that.
Each has special storage in which melted materials and gases pe*****te in it and when the start over. these materials will flow out of the crater.
in Damavand dates back to many years ago, which there were different methods to reach the summit successfully. In 1837, Europeans successfully climbed Damavand, and the first Persian climbing documentary dates back to 1857.

Which cities are near Damavand?
Damavand city, Amol city, and Tehran are the three closest cities to Mountain Damavand. Damavand location is 69 km (41mile) northeast of Tehran, 62 km west of the Amol, and 26km north of Damavand.
Rivers around Damavand: there are five rivers around mountain Damavand, Lar, and Div Asiyab in the west, Haraz River in the south and east area, Panj Ab (or Panj Owe) in the east, and Tineh River in the north side.

Damavand’s wind speed:
It’s interesting that in Damavand wind speed at the peak is usually more than 150kmph (kilometer per hour) but this number decreases to 70km around the foothill. Winds mostly blow from the west to the northwest of Damavand. Moreover, at the top of the mountain, air pressure is half of what it is at the sea level.

Damavand Mountain :
Rainfall average in high altitudes is usually about 1400ml annually which in the higher altitudes turns to snowfall. That’s why majestic are snow-covered.
In the following article, you will learn some of the interesting facts about Damavand mountain you may have not known before.

The name of Damavand was Danbavand:
Damavand was known in ancient shreds of evidence by different names such as “Jabal-e Lajavard”, and in many historical sources, it is also called “Danbavand” and “Dabavand”. Damavand literary means Smoke and Steam.

The national symbol of Iran:
Mount Damavand is depicted on the back of the Iranian bills so it can be called one of the Iranian national symbols.
Severe coldness:
Damavand summit has an extremely low temperature in every season. The lowest temperature reported in winter is -60 and in summer days it’s between -2 to 0. So when you climb Damavand mountain, you should always consider the weather.

Routes to
There are four common routes to climb Damavand:
• The south face, which is the oldest route to climb Damavand
• The northeast route that is longer in comparison to others
• The west face route
• The north face route

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21/05/2021

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21/05/2021

World Iranian cultural heritage recorded in

One interesting thing about Iran is that it has a unique history and amazing civilizations. Also, it contains a lot of beautiful Iranian cultural heritage rather than other countries. From the north to the south of Iran is full of several sights, ancient monuments, and cultural and .
Some of these places are famous in the world and have been recorded in UNESCO. Here are some of the top Iranian cultural heritage recorded on the UNESCO list.

, , or Persepolis
It is located in Marvdasht city, Fars province. This enormous majestic structure was built in 518 BC by Cyrus the great which was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Some people believe that it was Cyrus the great who chose the site of Persepolis, but that it was Darius 1 who built the terrace and the palaces.
Naghsh-e Jahan square (Imam square of )
Naghsh-e Jahan has been constructed since the kingdom of Abbas the great. A rectangular square which is surrounded by ancient shops on the second floor. Sheikh Lotfollah mosque, Qheysarie, and Timurid palace are some valuable and eye-catching attractions of this square.

It is located in the northwest of Iran near village in a valley in the . It was once the main hut for which was reconstructed in the Ilkhanate period. It also has symbolic importance.
Bam Citadel
It is located in a desert in the south of the plateau. Its background dates back to the Achaemenid Empire and its importance is because of being on the ancient Silk road. It is constructed totally by local elements. It is the biggest brick structure in the world.

This city is located in the Iranian plateau. Remnants of the city show that it was constructed approximately 3200 BC and includes monuments, cemeteries, and individual houses. Probably the local citizens left the city because of climate changes. Since the region has a dry climate, discoveries related to the second and even third millennium have remained until now.
monasteries complex
This complex is located in the northwest of Iran which includes three monasteries called St. Thaddeus Monastery, St. Stepanos Monastery, and Chapel of Dzordzo. These are precious architectural examples in Iran. St. Thaddeus Monastery is the oldest one among them.

20/05/2021

Iran famous
Iran ice climbing famous sites
Ice Climbing is considered as the one of the new categories in Iran. However, Iran mountaineering and sport climbing federation with the help of other associations became aware of promoting this among people.
There are some ice climbing spots in Iran, which are all safe, and under the observation of the federation (IMSCF). In addition to that, there is also UIAA ice climbing youth camp in Iran, which hold by the cooperation mountaineering federation and associations in Iran. With aim of promoting ice climbing among youngsters.
One of the necessary that has been done by the climbing federation of Iran is holding the dry tooling camps. In these camps, all the youngsters and ice-climbing enthusiasts get familiar with basic knowledge about ice climbing. Regarding the good weather, Polour lodge is chosen by the federation to be the host of the ice-climbing lovers every year.
Here on this article we are going to talk about ice climbing sites. The mentioned above are all closed to Tehran. In addition, depending on the facility, and easy transfer we have chosen these three sites for ice climbing in Iran.
1.
Nava icefall is the longest icefall of Iran with approximately 200 meters height. It is located at county, Amol province. The point about Nave Icefall is that it is frozen for the whole year. Nava is the name the village that is the exact place of the icefall. After arriving to the village, there is almost one hour and half climbing to the Nava icefall. Nava icefall is located at 2500 meters above the sea level. The glacier just dipped for almost 80 degrees.
1.
is located at County at the northeast side of Tehran. Hamelon is an Old Persian name, which means, “There are caves (small wholes) everywhere”. There is an ice climbing school in this area and the enthusiasts can use the required facilities and equipment or ice climbing courses.
There are many hotels and luxury resorts in this region as Lavasan is the host of many skiers and winter activity lovers.
1.
Abnik icefall is located at County in Tehran and close to Lavasan. Abnik icefall was named after the Abnik village (located at 2400 meters above the sea level). By reaching the village, you can trek for almost an hour to get to the icefall.
Although all the tourists would like to travel to warm and sunny places in winter but for ice climbers and those expedition lovers the winter means different.

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20/05/2021

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19/05/2021

Climb from to the Mars!
Climb mountains From Chabahar to the !
Chabahar is the name of the southernmost of Sistan and Baluchestan province which is neighboring the Gulf of Oman in the south and is counted as the only ocean port town of Iran. Chabahar is derived from Chahar Bahar which means four spring seasons, because of the weather in Chabahar.
Although Chabahar city is one of the southern cities of Iran, which is considered to be hot, its weather is moderated because of winds blowing from the south pole to the Indian ocean and there is no need to worry about the weather in your .
Chabahar is politically and an important city and it’s one of the crowded ports of Iran.
We’ll introduce some places in this article that can make your travel much more fun and full of different experiences.
Climb mountains of Mars
Martian mountains or mountains located 50 Km of Chabahar are one of the main and the most beautiful attractions of the region. Martian mountains, which in the local language are known as “Kalani”, “Hezar Dareh”, and “Arya”; are calicic and mostly white and gray but you can find other various colors there.
There are no vegetation on these mountains, and walking there gives you the feeling of being on Mars. Marine fossils found in show that these mountains once were under water.
Grooves and valleys on the mountains have made dainty picturesque scenic views and these divergent grooves are fabulous photography subjects. The altitudes of the in martian mountains are changing between 5m to over 100m and enthusiasts can challenge their abilities in these mountains and climb mountains of Mars! If you visit there at night, you can the night sky full of stars which you can observe all 14 constellations.
On the road to Gwadar bay from Chabahar, you can see miniature mountains on one side and the Gulf of Oman with red sand beaches on the other side.
Pink wetland
The pink wetland of Lipar is located 15 Km of Chabahar, and various species of birds and vegetations have caused a pink natural fantabulous sight which you can find four of them in the whole world.
This wetland changes color to green, blue, yellow, and brown at different times of the year, but its basic color is red and you can find it quite red in late autumn in December and winter. The color of the wetland has resulted from plant planktons living in the wetland.
Near the wetland, you can see local people producing and selling like necklaces, scarves, etc. Also, you can find native women there who will draw beautiful patterns on travelers’ hands by Henna.
Tis village
Tis village with 2500 years of history behind, dates back to the Achaemenid dynasty and is full of attractions which we recommend you not to miss them. You can visit Baan Mesiti caves and temples, Jinni cemetery or “Gen Sanat”, the grand mosque of Tis, the Portuguese castle, “Makr Zan” tree, and so on.

Other sights of Chabahar are the Gwadar gulf, Gando protected area, Mud or Mud domes which are worth to visit and we recommend you not to forget visiting them in your travel to Chabahar.

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