Ascending Mount Damavand 5671m the highest mountain in
Iran via the North-eastern route
Day 1 Transfer from Tehran 1000 m ASL to Nandal Village,
2300m ASL. It is recommended to leave
Tehran after breakfast.
Transfer time en 3 hours without
stops.
You may go for a hike in
the area.
Night would be spent in a local home; these
houses are basic with no beds or shower.
Day 2 Transfer to Gardanedsar at 2900m in 4x4 y hike up
to the shelter at 4350m
Transfer time 40 minutes,
Altitude difference +1450m
5 hours
Night in the refuge if
there is room or tents.
Day 3 Acclimatization day, trek up to 4850m and return
to the campsite at 4350m
Altitude difference
+500m/-500m 4 hours
Night in the refuge if
there is room or tents.
Day 4 Summit day Mount Damavand 5610 m , return to
camp 4350m
Altitude difference +1320m/-1320m,
10 horas
Day 5 Descend to Nandal and transfer to Tehran
Altitude difference -1450m,
4 hours (hiking and 4WD mixed)
There are sulphur baths
in the area which you may go to prior to your return to Tehran.
Note:
*The refuge is not manned
*There is no running water, you will need to take water or
melt snow/ice
*You must register and pay an entry fee (50USD in 2019) in
Nandal
For more information or a reservation please contact
Farzin Malaki
Whatsapp +98 937 150 1993