Climb Damavand with Budget-friendly Damavand Tour Prices & Services
Mount Damavand, located in the north of Iran (Alborz Mountain Range), is the most prominent peak in Iran and the Middle East and the highest volcano in Asia.
This potentially active volcano is 5610 meters higher than the sea level. This number is measured by special altitude measurement devices such as GPS. Some People falsely believe that Mount Damavand is 5671 meters high but the exact number is 5610 meters.
Damavand Trekking tours are not normally available during this period. However in case you have enough experience, suitable winter equipment and you’re in an appropriate physical shape, it’s possible to conquer Damavand summit safely, accompanied by our certified and experienced guides
There are 16 ridges available to conquer the Damavand summit through your Damavand Tour, four of which are most frequently used and the others are secondary. The main routes are as follows:
1-The northern route
This route begins near Nandal village and passes between two glaciers named Siole (on the right) and Dobi Sel (on the left). Two shelters are available on this route with the first one (known as Chahar Hezar) at 4700 meters of altitude and the second one, called Panj Hezar ,at 4600 meters.
2-The northeastern route
This route is accessible via both Nandal and Gazane villages and passes by Takht E Fereydon shelter at 4350 meters of elevation. Yakahr Glacier and the valley can be seen at the leftside fo the route, adding to its the charm .Many mountaineers believe the northeastern route is the most beautiful of all.
3-The western route
This route is accessible via Polour village and a long dirt road (2 hours) above Lar plain. This route passes by Simorgh shelter (4250 meters high). Lar Lake and the symmetric shadow of Mount Damavand at sunrise are a few of the beauties in this route.
4-The southern route
This route is accessible via both Rineh and Polour villages. This route connects to Goosfandsara or the main basecamp (3000 meters high) through a dirt road. Bargah e Sevom, located near this route, is the best equipped hut in Damavand. This hut offers facilities such as services staff, beds, toilets, electricity, dining room etc. Due to the cold winter weather from late November to late February, it’s necessary to make sure the hut is open and usable during this time by contacting the mountaineering federation or a travel agency
