Adventures Trekking To Damavand & Alam Kouh Mountain
About this tour
A challenging but enjoyable climb to the Asia's highest volcano; observing wildlife and a frozen waterfall, a rejuvenating mineral bath after a memorable climb.
Damavand, 5671 m, is the highest mountain in Iran and Middle East, and also the highest volcanic peak in Asia. Mount Damavand, located 70 km Northeast of Tehran, is registered as the National Heritage Site. There are many known routes to the summit, with varying levels of difficulty. We take the most popular one, i.e. the Southern Route.
Alam Kouh is the Iranian Alps! After Damavand Mountain, Alam Kouh is the second highest mountain in Iran with 4850 m. It is located in western wing of Alborz Mountain Range, 185 km northwest of Tehran. Astonishing landscapes, numerous rivers, and ice walls make this mountain unique in the country.
Destinations: Tehran (1n) – kelardasht –Vandar Bon shelter (1n) - Hesar chal Tent (1n) –Peak –Vandar Bon Shelter (1n)- Plour shelter (1 n) – Bargaheh Sevom shelter (1n) – Peak- Bargaheh Sevom (1n) – Rineh (1 n) – Tehran (1n)
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Tehran, Iran to Vandarbon, Iran
Day 01: Tehran -Kelardasht – Vandar Bon Shelter (215km) Drive to Kelardasht via one of the most scenic roads in Iran, i.e. Chalous Road move out towards Roudbarak and Vandarbon, rural areas with wonderful landscapes and breathtaking nature. Overnight at Vandar Bone Tourist Shelter.
Day 2: Vandarbon, Iran to Hesarchal Camp, Iran
Day 02: Vandar Bone- Tangeh Galo- Hesar Chal We use 4WD vehicles to get to scenic valley of Tang-e Galo (15 km). From there, we start climbing to get to Hesar Chal Camp at 4100 altitude at the proximity of Hesar chal Lake. Overnight in tent.
Day 3: Alam-Kuh, Iran to Hesarchal Camp, Iran
Day 03: Climbing to Peak – Hesar Chal Today, we attempt the 4850 m peak of Alam Kouh. It is the second highest peak in Iran after Damavand Mountain. The peak is famous for its northern wall making it a perfect place for rock climbing in Iran. Having touched the peak and experienced the view, we climb down to the Hesarchal Camp. Hesrachal Camp overnight.
Day 4: Hesarchal Camp, Iran to Polour, Iran
Day 04: Hesar Chal- Tangel Galo – Polour Shelter Today, we have a hill and forest trekking to get down to Tang-e Galo. Then, we get on our 4WD vehicles to drive back to Vandar Bon and then drive on to Damavand range 267 Km to get to Plour, Overnight at Plour tourist Shelter.
Day 5: Polour, Iran to Mount Damavand, Iran
Day 05: Plour shelter- Gosfand Sara – Bargaheh Sevom Using 4WD vehicles, we drive to Gousfand Sara Camp at the altitude of 3050m. Then, we climb up to Bargah-e Sevom Shelter (4200 m) and stay the night in the shelter. Shelter overnight.
Day 6: Damavand Summit, Mount, Iran to Damavand Campsites - Base Camp Shelter, Iran
Day 06: Climbing peak – Bargaheh Sevom Early in the morning we attempt the peak at 5671m. Then, we climb down to Barghaheh Sevom Shelter. Bargaheh Sevom Shelter overnight.
Day 7: Damavand Campsites - Base Camp Shelter, Iran to Rineh, Iran
Day 07: Bargaheh Sevom – Rineh Climb Down and drive to Rineh, Overnight at Rineh Tourist Shelter.
Day 8: Rineh, Iran to Tehran, Iran
Day 08: Rineh – Tehran Drive about 120 Km to get to Tehran, check in hotel. Take rest. Then Have Tehran Sightseeing, including Golestan palce, National Museum and Bazzar according to time and interest. Tehran overnight.
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Note: You can continue Iran adventure by visiting Iran’s highlighted destinations: Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan and Kashan.
Route & locations
Tehran, Iran to Vandarbon, Iran