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Damavand North-eastern route, a day to day itinerary


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
info@caspiantrek.com
Whatsapp +98 937 150 1993

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