CLIMBING DAMAVAND NORTHEAST ROUTE

Day1 : Ascending Touchal Mountain to Shirpala Refuge (2700 meters)

This morning, our agent will meet and greet you at your accommodation, then head north of Tehran and start your hike from the beginning of the beautiful Darband Valley at an altitude of 1800 meters, hiking on one of the most popular trails in Tehran.
Then you will pass through the beautiful and historical village of Pas Qale and walk between beautiful restaurants and cafes along the Darband River. Then you will continue your journey until you enter the Osun Valley. Finally, from there you will go to the Shirpela Shelter (2700 meters), where you will stay for the night. It should be noted that the Shirpela Shelter has a private room, bed and blanket, restaurant and bathroom. In addition, you can sit on its large balcony at night and enjoy the silence and beautiful views of the metropolis of Tehran in front of you.

Trekking ↑ approx. : 900m , 4 hours

Accommodation: El. : 2800m , Hut

Day2 :Climb Touchal peak and return to Tehran and transfer to Nandal village(2400m)

This morning we have breakfast early in the morning at the refuge restaurant and then we move towards the peak and as we walk along the path, the metropolis of Tehran is behind the cold, which is an interesting view. Then, after about 4 hours of walking, we reach the peak , where In good and clear weather, Damavand Peak can be seen in the northeast, which has a special and unique shape and height compared to the surrounding mountains.

After descending from the peak, we get in the car and head towards the village of Nandal. Finally, after about 4 hours, we reach this cozy and beautiful village on the northern slope of Damavand and spend the night in a local house with warm and friendly hosts.

Transfer : 4 hours (160 km)

Trekking ↑ approx. : 1260m , 4 hours

Trekking ↓ approx. : 2160 , about 4 hours

Accommodation: El. : 2400m , Local house

Day3 : Damavand northeast route , climbing to Takht-e Fereydoon refuge (4360m)

Since we have a long journey ahead of us, we will wake up very early today. First, we will board two-wheel drive vehicles and drive to Goosfandsara at an altitude of 2950 meters, where we will start our hike and also hand over our luggage to the porters for transportation.

After that, you will start your hike to Camp 2 and after about 5 hours we will reach our campsite, which is located at an altitude of 4360 meters at the beginning of the main ridge of Damavand Peak and a shelter called Takht -e Fereydoon is located there.

We will spend the night in a tent or shelter

Transfer : 1 hour (20 km)

Trekking ↑ approx. : 1410m , 7 hours

Accommodation: El. : 4360m , Tent

Day4 : Acclimatization up to an altitude of 5000 meters

Today is your acclimatization day for the climb. To better adapt to the altitude conditions, you will climb to an altitude of about 5,000 meters. After stopping at this altitude for about half an hour, you will return to Camp 2 and rest to prepare for the next day and eventually climb to the summit.

Trekking ↑ ↓ approx. : 650m , 5 hours

Accommodation: El. : 4360m ,  Tent

Day5 :Climb Damavand peak and return to the shelter

And finally we reach the most important day of our journey, the day of the summit climb. Since we have a long way ahead of us, we have to leave very early in the morning so that we can climb the peak and return before noon. Up to an altitude of 5000 meters, with a little luck, especially in the months of July and August, you can climb the peak completely without contact with snow and ice, but from an altitude of 5000 meters to 5400 meters, you have to cross a large snowfield known as the snow roof.

After a few hours of climbing and from an altitude of 5400 meters, you will feel the first sulfur fumes and it becomes clear that you are moving along a volcano. Although Damavand is no longer an active volcano, you can still feel the effects of volcanic activity. After about 5 to 6 hours of climbing, you will finally stand on the highest point of Damavand volcano and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view.

On a clear day you can even see Tehran or the Caspian Sea. We also see the 4,850-meter peak of Alamkooh, which looms on the horizon. Those who still have energy reserves can, after consulting with the mountain guide, walk around the crater (walking time approximately 45 minutes).

And finally, after an extensive rest at the summit, you descend to the campsite and stay overnight.

Trekking  ↑ ↓ approx. : 1320m , about 9 hours

Accommodation : El. : 4360m ,Tent

Day6 :Return to Nandal and transfer to Tehran

This morning, after having breakfast and delivering the luggage to the porters, we will move to Camp 1 at around 9:00 AM and from there be transferred to Nandal village and we say goodbye to its lovely people and move to Tehran. Also, along the way, our guide lead you to visit the 2000-year-old residential caves that is called Kafar Koli, which is located near the village of Rineh.

Trekking ↓ approx. :1410m ,  4 hours

Transfer (camp1 to Tehran): 5 hours (180 km)