Iran’s +4000m Peaks with Sweet Diversions to Cultural Attractions
Top Trekking Tour on Zard Kuh Mountains and Mount Damavand
Summit both Zard Kuh (4221m), a range of ‘almost leveled’ mountains in the central section of Zagros Mountains, and the mythological Mount Damavand (5610m), the highest volcano in the Middle East and the highest mountain in Iran. From the eleven +4000-meter peaks of Zard Kuh, summit Shah Mansouri peak (4150m) as one of the most popular routes in Zard Kuh. For the Mount Damavand ascent (with 16 routes leading up to its summit), the South face route which is the most unchallenging of the three most common routes will be taken. The two ascents are optimally joined in a single trekking tour so that Zard Kuh provides the necessary acclimatization for Mount Damavand. Besides the two ascents you get to explore great Persian culture and history by visits to Shiraz, Isfahan and Tehran.
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Welcome to Shiraz (1585m)! Get transferred from Shiraz International Airport to your hotel to get some rest and relaxation.
Overnight: Hotel in Shiraz
Take a tour of the lovely city of love, Shiraz. See the dazzling dance of colors in Nasir al-Mulk Mosque(known as the Pink Mosque) in the morning then move on to check out the elegance of the historical house of aristocrats, Qavam House, and the historic Eram Garden (UNESCO-listed Persian Garden). Also, enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the tombs of Iran’s top classic poets: the Tomb of Hafez and the Tomb of Saadi.
Overnight: Hotel in Shiraz
Have a journey to the magnificent remnants of the great Achaemenid Empire: Persepolis (UNESCO) and Pasargadae (UNESCO). At lunchtime, enjoy unique local dishes and dress up like Iranian tribes at a traditional ecolodge. The Qashqai lady who will host you in her Qashqai ecolodge has a reputation for her local Persian dishes. Then hit the road toward Isfahan.
Overnight: Hotel in Isfahan
Have an about 205-km car ride to Kuhrang (2390m) while enjoying the lovely nature of the road.
Overnight:Local house in Kuhrang
Early in the morning, trek up to conquer Shah Mansouri peak (4150m) in about 5-6 hours; then descend the mountain in about 4 hours.
Overnight: Local house in Kuhrang
Leave Kuhrang and hit the road (about 205km) toward Isfahan (1590m), the heart of traditional Persian culture and elegant Islamic architecture. Check out the impressive Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO) and the beautiful sights it includes: Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Shah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and the traditional Bazaar. Also enjoy a pleasant walk along the city’s historical bridge: Si-o-se-pol .
Overnight: Hotel in Isfahan
Start the day with a flight to Tehran (1189m) and have a road trip (around 118 km) from Tehran to Rineh (2889m). From there have a 1-hour trip with 4WD to Damavand’s Gusfandsara Camp (3000m). From Gusfandsara, trek up to the exclusive camp at Bargah-e Sevom (4200m).
Overnight: Our Exclusive Camp
Have a trek to a higher altitude for an efficient acclimatization and descend back to the exclusive camp.
Overnight: Our Exclusive Camp
Early in the morning, trek up to the summit of Mount Damavand (5610m). Having conquered the giant and enjoyed eating lunch in the heights, descend to the exclusive camp at Bargah-e Sevom (4200m).
Overnight: Our Exclusive Camp
Take a trek (about 2 hours) down to Gusfandsara (3200m). From there, get a ride on a 4WD (about 1 hour) to Rineh (2889m). Then have a road trip (about 90km) back to Tehran (1118m) to get some rest for tomorrow’s sightseeing.
Overnight: Hotel in Tehran
Find the treasures of the The National Museum and the world-acclaimed Persian carpets in the Carpet Museum of Tehran. Also, discover the beauties of the summer house of Iran’s last two dynasties: Sa’dabad Palace. Finally, end your day by enjoying a pleasant walk and a nice dinner at the pleasant hub of Tehrani people, Darband, a mountainous area with many outdoor restaurants and tea houses.
Overnight: Hotel in Tehran
Say goodbye to Tehran and get transferred to Imam Khomeini Airport to depart for home.
The experience our operation team has had at the world’s top summits (in Pakistan, Nepal, South America, Russia, etc.) and the capacity they saw in Iran as a trekking destination motivated them to replicate the standard camps they’ve experienced on Mount Damavand.
As one of our strength for a Mount Damavand Trek, this camp is the only exclusive and internationally standard camp on Damavand’s least challenging and most popular route: the southern face route. This camp which is near Bargah-e Sevvom (around 150meter), is at a 4200-meter altitude. Up and running during Damavand’s high season, it can accommodate 30 mountaineers. Plus, every 2 mountaineers are offered one tent provided with foam and mattresses.
With us, you don’t need to worry about eating canned food! Because we have a professional cook at our camp who cooks dishes suitable for trekking for you. Beside the freshly cooked lunch and dinner, a variety of breakfast and snacks are also available. A vegan or vegetarian? Just let us know and leave everything to us.
Because we deeply love and respect nature, we do our best not to damage mountains. So, we sort the waste, use solar energy panels, and leave no human damage or trace on the environment after we’re gone.
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