Some 120km north-east of the huge and crowded capital, we find Nandal village (2400m) in a remote high plateau with
a spectacular view of Mount Damavand. We stay at the village for a night and follow our way with rovers, to the end of
the high plateau at the altitude of 2900m, where we start our trek in northern slopes of Damavand. We have two shelters
at 4000m and 4700m on north ridge, which will be our camp sites in this route. So our acclimatization in this side is
step by step progress between our camps.
The north route goes over a ridge beside two glaciers of Dobisel and Sioleh, which will cause this route to be a little
colder than the south face.
Comparing south route, north side is steeper and less crowded. We highly recommend this route to those who like to
explore the unspoiled beauty of this high dormant volcano and enjoy the quietness during the ascent.
6 days
Scaling Damavand from north route is not a technical climb. It just needs good health
and stamina as well as ability to trek in high altitude. The north route will provide you the
chance of better acclimatization.
Day 1 : Drive from Tehran
to Nandal village (2400m) in northern downhills of Mt Damavand ; overnight at local house Day 2 : One hour drive to "Big Rock" at 2900m and around four hours trek up to 1st hut in
north route (4000m) ; overnight in hut/camp Day 3 : Two or three hours trek up to 2nd hut in north route (4700m) ; overnight in hut/camp Day 4 : Summit day; summit push and descent to 1st hut (4000m), which usually takes around eight to ten hours;
overnight in hut/camp Day 5 : Trek down to Nandal village; drive to Ab-e-Garm for relaxing in hot springs of Mt. Damavand; Drive back
to Tehran Day 6 : Reserve day for bad weather condition or more acclimatization
The best season to ascend mount Damavand is
June to September. In this season weather condition is usually
stable, though there is a chance of snowfall even in mid summer.
Sunday June 27, 2010
Saturday September 11, 2010
Professional experienced mountain guide
Supporting crew(s) for medium size or big groups
Accomodation in local house
All land transfers according to itinerary
Meals (breakfast, lunch box and evening meal)
Carrying luggage up to first hut by mules (15kg per person)
Tent and mattress
Stove and cook set in mountain camps
Entrance fee to Mt Damavand (it is $50 per person but normally is being charged just in south side)
Personal mountaineering equipment (sleeping bag, hat, gloves, glacier glasses, …)*
Extra meals and beverages
Pre- or post-trip hotels
Insurance
* - To receive list of necessary equipment for summer ascent of Damavand, please contact
us.
3 or 4 nights in camp/hut , 1 night in local house
To make a reservation, send your inquiry to or make a call to our Tehran’s office at :, please.
Deadline for reserving a place in our group departures is 10 days prior to
each departure.
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You can ascend a 4000-er in middle Alborz for better accllimatization prior to leave Tehran toward
mount Damavand. Then you have the chance to get more familiar with the Alborz range too.
Contact us for arrangements if you are interested in this plan.
You can do Ski Mountaineering in Damavand during December to May (Since
the amount of snow varies from year to year, it is better to
call us for snow amount, prior to your planning). More than 2500
meters downhill skiing would be a fantastic experience that you never forget!
If you are interested in winter ascent of Damavand or ski mountaineering in
Damavand, take a look at our Damavand winter plan.
If you are going to visit Iran during October to April, don't
hesitate to spend few more days to visit central desert of Iran.
There is a beautiful salt lake and a big area covered with sand dunes,
just less than 200 km away from the snowcapped Damavand.
or make a call to our Tehran’s office at :
, please.