Camp 1 Polour Hut
Mt Damavand South Route Campsites
Polour Hut or Lodge is a comfortable hostel and a cosey place for acclimatization and accommodation in the area, it has some shared bed rooms with bunk beds and 2 private suite, it is scheduled to be open through the year, but it is highly recommended to reserve and book your place in advance in the summer season and crowded holidays.
This new complex sport center is the best starting point for climbing Mt Damavand either from calsic south route or the west route, it was established in 2004 by Iran Mount Climbing Federation, it is located in Polour Village closed to Haraz Road in Larijan district of Mazandaran Province Iran.
Mt Damavand Camp 1 Polour Altitude 2270 m
Advantages
- A shortcut to Base Camp.
- Suggested starting point for south and west routes.
- Best place in the area for acclimatization and accommodation.
- Private suites and shared rooms with bunk beds .
- Cooking equipments and kitchen.
- Tap water, telephone line and permanent electricity.
- Good toilet and showers, cold & hot water taps.
- 2 mobile network avalable in the area.
- Central heating, it is quite warm and comfortable in cold weather .
- Water, some food and soft drink and mountain gear avalable.
- Good management.
Disadvantages
There is no major disadvantages for this beautiful mount resort, but it is gaining popularity which could make it crowded in the peak of climbing season and you should book your room in advance.
Quick Facts
Altitude 2270 m
Coordinate
Latitude 35-50-50 N
Longitude 52-03-36 E
Note
Haraz Road is one of the main roads which passes through Alborz Mountains and connects capital Tehran to north of Iran and the Caspian Sea in Mazandaran province, this road passes by Mt.Damavand through beautiful Haraz Valley closed to Haraz River.
Other Names and Spellings
Panagah polor, Polur resort, poolor hostel, poolour lodge.
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Damavand Camp1 Polour Hut Altitude 2270 m
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