Touchal – Damavand tour

Touchal – Damavand tour detailed itinerary

Day1: Transfer to Darband (1800m)-Trekking to Shirpala(2700m)

Our agents will meet and welcome you at Imam Khomeini Airport or the IBIS Airport Hotel (depending on your incoming flight time) and after that After breakfast you drive first to the TV tower “Borje-e Milad”, which with its 435 m height is one of the highest TV towers in the world . Enjoy the outstanding view of the city and adjacent mountains and Mount Tochal from the platform. Then the transfer takes place to the starting point of your first hike in Iran to the far north of Tehran. Today you will climb Mount Tochal (3,933 m) in the Alborz Mountains, Tehran’s local mountain. The ascent takes place up to the Shirpala refuge(2,750 m) which is equipped with rooms , bed and restaurant . The path is well developed, but requires sure-footedness and some boulders have to be overcome.

Transfer ( Airport to Tehran): 1 hour (30 km)

Trekking ↑ approx. : 950m , 4 hours
Accommodation: El. : 2750m , refuge

Day2 : Ascending Mount.Touchal(3960m) , descending to Tehran , transfer to Rineh(2300m)

We start trekking early in the morning and during the day we have a view of huge city of Tehran and do trekking on the most popular mountain in Iran, on top of Touchal we have a panoramic view of Alborz and Tehran , after summiting we return to Darband then we continue our trip and We reach foot of Damavand by a very pretty and picturesque mountain road , we can see the winter sports resorts frequented by the inhabitants of Tehran, the small village of Reneh located at the foot of the south face of Damavand and starting point for all the climbs of Damavand. Homestay in Rineh.

Transfer ( Tehran to Rineh ): 3 hours (90km)

Trekking  ↑ approx. : 1210m , 4 hours

Trekking  ↓ approx. : 2160m , 4 hours

Accommodation: El. : 2300m , Local house

Day3:Ascent to Camp 2 (Bargah 3) (4250 meters)

You get up very early today. First you drive the vehicle (partly standing on the loading area) over many switchbacks to the Saheb-al-Sahman Mosque at 3,020 m altitude. Stop on the way, because there are beautiful motifs with the mountain and beautiful meadows (depending on the season). Here at the starting point for your ascent you will also meet the mule drivers who will transport your luggage (unneeded luggage can be deposited on site). How far you can get with the vehicles depends heavily on the condition of the mountain road (simple gravel roads). After the vehicle leaves us, shoulder your day pack and begin the steady ascent . After approx. 5 hours you will reach the newly built mountain hut Bargah-Sevon at an altitude of approx. 4,200 m. You spend the night in the 2-person tents you brought with you (dinner in the refuge).

Transfer ( Rineh to vamp1 ): 3 hours (90km)

Trekking  ↑ approx. : 1210m , 4 hours

Trekking  ↓ approx. : 2160m , 4 hours

Accommodation: El. : 2300m , Local house

Day 4: Acclimatization day

Today is acclimatization day , In order to better adapt to the conditions of high altitude, you will climb to an altitude of about 4800 meters, and after stopping for about half an hour at this altitude, you will return to the second camp and rest to prepare for the next day and climb the peak.

Trekking ↑ ↓ approx. : 550m , 5 hours

Accommodation: El. : 4250m ,  Tent

Day 5: Ascending summit  of  Damavand (5671 meters) and return to Camp 2

In the early morning we set off for our summit storm. At around 4 a.m. you wake up and at 5 a.m. you start to the summit.

Damavand word means “frosty mountain” in Persian therefor you have to dress warmly , because temperatures at the summit are well below 0 degrees even in summer and strong winds can be expected in some places.

With a bit of luck, especially in July and August, you can climb the summit without any contact with snow or ice. The ascent route is technically easy, but still requires surefootedness and a solid basic level of fitness.

In a few places it may be necessary to reach into the rock. Sometimes an old snow field has to be crossed. It is advisable to put on gaiters right at the start. From an altitude of 5,100 m you will feel the first sulfur fumes and it becomes clear that you are walking on a volcano.

The mountain is no longer active, but you can still feel your breath. After about 6-7 hours you will be happily standing on the highest point of the Damavand volcano and enjoy a grandiose all-round view.

On a clear day you can even see as far as Tehran or the Caspian Sea. After an extensive rest at the summit, the descent takes place via the ascent route to the Bargah-Sevon mountain hut. Here you will spend the night again and enjoy the view of the conquered Damavand. Walking time ascent approx. 6-7 h / descent approx 3-4 h / ascent and descent 1,500 m altitude.

Trekking  ↑ ↓ approx. : 1420m , about 10 hours

Accommodation : El. : 4250m ,Tent

Day 6: Return to the Rineh and drive 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 Rineh 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, and after arriving in Tehran , we stay at the hotel.

Trekking ↓ approx. :1250m ,  2 hours

Transfer (Rineh to Tehran): 2 hours (90 km)

Accommodation: El. : 1200m ,  Hotel

Touchal – Damavand tour services included

• Full board (all meals are included)
• All transfers & sightseeing trips in private vehicles
• Damavand and Alam Kuh permit fees
• Accommodations  in simple guest houses, tents or very simple mountain huts in Damavand and Equipped Refuge in Vandarbon
• Luggage transport by mules
• English speaking mountain and trekking guide
• Additional, local mountain guide on Damavand summit day for 4 people each

Touchal – Damavand tour required equipment

• Base layers
• Backpack (30 to 40 Liter)
• Wind stoppers (polar jacket)
• Warm trekking pants
• Light down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Warm hat
• Waterproof Trekking boots
• Sleeping bag (comfort level :+5)
• Warm gloves
• Sunglasses
• Sun creams
• Headlight
• Sticks , poles
• Mattress