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Itineraries Short
1 to 7 Days Itineraries for Mt. Damavand
Last Update 2 Feb 2011

We organize a wide range of quality tours for different climbing levels, from a single day up to 14 days, we are mainly focused on Damavand Mountain and support many travel agencies with our services and experienced guides. These are just samples of suggested itineraryies to show you how we handle the tours and are the most practical ones which have been tested and practiced successfully many times in our previous expeditions.

Let us know the exact logistic and support you need so we can discuss and finalize your itinerary and support you with the best possible services for your tailor-made trip and give an offer and estimation of your costs. Feel free to make changes and modification to an itinerary to best suit your programme, ie you may add an extra day to a package and reserve it for the second attempt to the summit in case of bad weather or team being too tired to continue.

In case you could make a trip shorter, you may spend the saved time in Larijan thermal spring, excursion to see the great Persian history in museums, Tehran Big Bazaar, National Treasure, Jewelry Museum and Darband Valley traditional restaurants or visit the King Palaces.

Notes:
- All the mentioned itineraries in this topic are for popular classic south route of Mount Damavand.
- Suggested starting point is Camp1 Polour, which is a is much better and a shortcut to the Base Camp. Read more about Camp1 Reyneh.
- Camp2 Base is not recommend for any kind of acclimatization or accommodation in summer and crowded climbing season. Read more in Camp2 Base.

Mt Damavand Iran, Photo by Anosh Soltani

1 - One Day!
The most difficult itinerary for Mt Damavand, it is not recommended for every climber, you must be very strong and physically fit to challenge this plan, it is a none-stop marathon climbing programme, it is use for our own guide practices.

Day 1 - Summit and Return Day
Tehran to Mount Damavand summit and back to Tehran in less than 24 hours! That is all! Tour ends!

Mt Demavand South Route Map

2 - Two Days
It looks tough but if you have enough practice it is quite possible.

Day 1 - Starting Day
Drive by car from Tehran at about 5 AM towards Camp1 Polour, change the car at camp1 and by a 4WD car drive to Camp2 Base, by 4 to 6 hours trekking to Camp 3 Bargah, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 2 - Summit and Return Day
Start climbing at 5 AM towards the summit, return back to camp3, after one hour rest descend down to camp2, and then drive to camp1 and Tehran on the same day.

Damawand Hiking & Trekking

3A - Three Days
It is recommended for climbers living in Tehran and suburbs.

Day 1 - Starting Day
Drive by car from Tehran (hotel) to camp1 Polor, change the car at camp1 and by a 4WD car drive to Camp2 Base, by 4 to 6 hours trekking to Camp3 Bargah Sevom, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 2 - Summit Day
Start climbing at 5 AM to the top, return back to camp3, rest the second night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 3 - Return Day
Return back from camp3 to camp2 and then drive to camp1 and Tehran Hotel, or Transfer to IKA Int Airport and fly to your country.

3B – Three Days
Recommended for foreign climbers and incoming tours to Iran.

Day 1 - Arrival Day
Arrival to Tehran, greeting you at IKA International Airport, transfer you to your hotel in Tehran or to the Camp1 Polor, just rest the day and night there for acclimatization, no climbing or hard exercises, and no pollution of Tehran weather, over night at Camp1 Polor Hut.

Day 2 - Starting Day
Drive by car from Polur to Camp2 Base and by 4 to 6 hours trekking to Camp3 Bargah Sevom, over night at New Hut.

Day 3 – Summit, Return
Start climbing (at 5 AM) to the peak, then return back to camp3, after one hour rest, descend down to camp2, drive to camp1 and Tehran Hotel. Tour Ends.

3C – Three Days
Recommended for climbers living in Tehran.

Day 1 - Starting Day
Drive by car from Tehran (hotel) to camp1 Polour,
change the car at camp1 and by a 4WD car drive to Camp2 Base,
by 4 to 6 hours trekking to Camp3 Bargah Sevom, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 2 - Acclimatisation Day
Ascend to near by heights, second night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 3 - Summit and Return Day
Start climbing at 5 AM to the top, return to camp3,
after a short rest to camp2 and then drive to camp1 and Tehran Hotel. Tour Ends.

Mt Damavend Camp2 Base or Goosfand Sara 3040m

4A - Four Days
It is Suggested for climbers living in Tehran and suburbs.

Day 1 - Starting Day
Drive by car from Tehran (hotel) to camp1 Polor, change the car at camp1 and by a 4WD car drive to Camp2 Base, by 4 to 6 hours trekking to Camp3 Bargah Sevom, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 2 - Acclimatization Day
Ascend to near by heights, second night at to Camp3 New Hut.

Day 3 - Summit Day
Start climbing at 5 AM to the top, return back to camp3, rest the second night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 4 - Return Day
Return back from camp3 to camp2 and then drive to camp1 and Tehran Hotel.

4B - Four Days
Recommended for foreign climbers and incoming tours.

Day 1 - Arrival Day
Arrival to Tehran, greeting you at IKA Airport, transfer by car from you hotel in Tehran or directly from IKA airport to Camp1 Polour, just rest for acclimatization, no climbing or hard exercises, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 2 - Starting Day
Drive by car from Camp1 to Camp 2 Base and by 4 to 6 hours trekking to Camp 3 Bargah over night at Camp 3 New Hut.

Day 3 - Summit Day
Start climbing towards the peak at 5 AM, return back to camp3, rest the second nigh at Camp 3 New Hut.

Day 4 - Return Day
After one night rest return back to camp1 and to your Hotel in Tehran, or transfer to IKAl Airport and fly to your country, Tour Ends.

Damavand Mountain Iran
Photo by Ardeshir Soltani

5A - Five Days
Duration : 5 days 4 nights.
Start/End : IKA International Airport or Tehran Hotel.

Day 01: Arrival Day
Arrive to Tehran, greeting and welcome you at IKA International Airport or your Tehran hotel, short and brief meeting, transfer to Camp1 Polour for acclimatization, final preparation and equipment check, over night at Poluor Hut.

DAY 02: Starting Day
Transfer by 4WD cars to Camp2 Base, as far as car can go, and then by 4 to 5 hours trekking to Camp3, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 03: Acclimatization Day
Ascend to near by heights, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 04 - Summit Day
Start climbing at about 5 AM to the Summit, (mostly arrive at summit after 6 to 7 hours), return back to camp3 (usually arrive late afternoon). over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 05 – Return and Departure Day
After breakfast, descend down to camp2, drive to camp1 (mostly arrive between 1 and 2 PM).

5B - Five Days
Duration : 5 days 4 nights.
Start/End : IKA International Airport or Tehran Hotel.

Day1: Arrival Day
Arrive to Tehran, greeting you at IKA Airport or Tehran hotel, short and brief meeting, transfer to Camp1 Polour for acclimatization, final preparation and equipment check, over night at Poluor Hut.

DAY2: Starting Day
Transfer by 4WD cars to Camp2 Base, as far as car can go, by 4 to 5 hours trekking to Camp3, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day3 - Summit Day
Start climbing at about 5 AM to the Summit, (mostly arrive at summit after 6 to 7 hours), return back to camp3 (usually arrive late afternoon), over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day4: Reserved Day
Reserved and extra day if clients need more rest and acclimatization or the second attempt to the summit in case of bad weather, over night at camp.

Day5 – Return and Departure Day
After breakfast, descend down to camp2, drive to camp1 (mostly arrive between 1 and 2 PM) and then to Tehran hotel or IKA Airport, tour ends.

5C - Five Days
More relaxing plan suggested for foreign climbers and incoming tours.

Day 1 - Arrival Day
Arrival to Tehran, greeting you at IKA Airport, transfer to your hotel in Tehran or directly from airport to Camp1 Polour, just rest the day and the night there for acclimatization, no climbing or hard exercises, and no pollution of Tehran weather, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 2 - Starting Day
Drive by car from Poloor to Camp 2 Base, and by 4 to 6 hours slow trek to Camp3 Bargah Sevom , over night at Camp3 Bargah New Hut.

Day 3 - Summit Day
Start climbing at 5 am to the summit and then return back to camp3, second nigh at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 4 – Thermal Hot Spring
Descend down to camp2, drive to Larijan Thermal Spring, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 5 - Return day and Departure Day
Return back to Tehran, you have some time for Sight seeing in Tehran, or transfer to IKA Airport and fly to your country, Tour Ends.

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6A- Six Days Damavand Itinerary South Route
Day 01: Arrival Day
Arrival in Teheran, greeting you at IKA Airport, short and brief meeting, transfer to Camp1 Polour.

Day 02: Acclimatization Day
Acclimatisation around Polour hut, some easy trek, final preparation and equipment check, over night at Polur Hut.

DAY 03: Starting Day
Transfer by 4WD cars to Camp2 Base, (as far as car can go) and then by 4 to 5 hours trekking to Camp3, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 04: Acclimatization Day
Acclimatisation at camp3, ascend to near by heights, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 05 - Summit Day
Start climbing at about 5 AM to the Summit, (mostly arrive at summit after 6 to 7 hours), return back to camp3 (usually arrive late afternoon), over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 06 – Return Day
After breakfast, descend down to camp2, drive to camp1 (mostly arrive between 1 and 2 PM)
transfer back to Teheran hotel.

6B- Six Days
South Route Mt Damavand Iran
Duration : 6 days 5 nights.
Start/End : IKA International Airport or Tehran Hotel.

Day 01: Arrival Day
Arrive to Tehran, greeting and welcome you at IKA International Airport or your Tehran hotel, short and brief meeting, transfer to Camp1 Polour for acclimatization, final preparation and equipment check, over night at Poluor Hut.

DAY 02: Starting Day
Transfer by 4WD cars to Camp2 Base, (as far as car can go) and then by 4 to 5 hours trekking to Camp3, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 03: Acclimatization Day
Ascend to near by heights, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 04 - Summit Day
Start climbing at about 5 AM to the Summit, (mostly arrive at summit after 6 to 8 hours), return back to camp3 (usually arrive late afternoon). over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 05 - Reserved Day
Reserved and extra day if clients need more rest and acclimatization or the second attempt to the summit in case of bad weather, over night at any camp.

Day 06 – Return and Departure Day
After breakfast, descend down to camp2, drive to camp1 (mostly arrive between 1 and 2 PM)

6C - Six Days
More relaxing, recommended for foreign climbers coming to Iran.

Day 1 - Arrival Day
Arrival to Tehran, greeting you at IKA Airport, transfer to your hotel in Tehran or directly to Camp1 Polour for acclimatization, no climbing or hard exercises, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 2 - Starting Day
Drive by car from camp1 to Camp2 Base and by 4 to 5 hours slow walk to Camp3 Bargah Sevom , over night at Camp3 Bargah New Hut.

Day 3 - Summit Day
Start climbing ( at 5 AM ) to the summit and then return back to camp3, second nigh in Camp3 New Hut.

Day 4 – Thermal Hot Spring
Descend down to camp2, drive to Thermal Hot Spring, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 5 - Return day
Return back to Tehran, you have some time for Sightseeing in Tehran.

Day 6 - Sightseeing in Tehran and Departure Day
Full day sightseeing in Tehran, excursion to see the great Persian history in museums, Tehran Big Bazaar, National Treasure, Jewelry Museum and Darband Valley traditional restaurants and King Palaces. Transfer to IKA Airport and fly to your country, Tour Ends.

Mount Damawand poppy fields above clouds
Photo by A. Soltani

7 - Seven Days
Recommended for foreign climbers and incoming tours.

Day 1 - Arrival Day
Arrival to Tehran, greeting you at IKA Airport, transfer to your hotel in Tehran or directly to Camp1 Polour, just rest the day and night there for acclimatization, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 2 - Starting Day
Drive by car from Poolor to Camp2 Base, and by 4 to 6 hours slow walk to Camp3 Bargah Sevom, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 3 - Acclimatization Day
Ascend to near by heights, up to 4800m or even 5000m, second night at to Camp3 New Hut.

Day 4 - Summit Day
Attempt climbing to the peak at 5 AM, return back to camp3, third nigh at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 5 - Reserved Day
Reserve day for the second attempt to the summit in case of bad weather or team being too tired to continue.

Day 6 - Damavand Hot Spring
Descend down to base camp, drive to thermal spring, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 7 - Return and Departure Day
Return back to Tehran, you have some time for sightseeing in Tehran. Transfer to IKA Int Airport and fly back to your country, Tour Ends.

Included
• Climbing permit fee for foreign climbers to Mt Damavand.
• Accomedation in Camp1 Polour Hut, which is a quite good lodge/hostel
• Accomedation in Camp3 New Hut, inestead of shelter/refuge
Camp3 New Hut is the best place for accomedation in the area
• All land transfers to and from Tehran
Transfer from IKA Airport or hotel to Camp1 Polour and back
Transfer from Camp1 - Polour to Camp 2 Base and back
• Camp1 Hut & Camp3 New Hut charges
• Porters and mules to carry your equipments from
Camp2 Base to Camp3 New Hut
• High skilled experienced English speaking guide
• Hot meal in camps
Food: breakfast, lunch, dinner, soft drink & cooking gear
• Lunch box during the way
• Hotel reservation in Tehran and hotel charges
• Termal Spring
• Sleeping bag and tent if necessary

Price Not included ( Excluded )
This is the land only itinerary, please make your own way to the tour starting point.
• Medical/evacuation and trip insurance
• Trip cancellation insurance
• Domestic Flights - we may buy your domestic tickets
• Excess baggage on domestic flights (20 kg limit)
• Unscheduled hotel nights
• Personal equipment
• Termal Spring - we may arrange it in Larijan
• Tips

Insurance Important Note
We strongly recommended you to have all risk insurance that covering medical and evacuation from remote area. The insurance should cover also helicopter flight that could occured in Mt. Damavand expedition.

Road Map Tehran To Mount Damavand

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Itineraries Long
8 to 14 Days Itineraries for Mt Damavand and Mt Tochal
Update 27 March 2010

Mt Damavand Iran

8 – Eight Days
Day 1 - Arrival Day
Arrival to Tehran, greeting you at IKA International Airport, transfer you to your hotel in Tehran or to the Mountain Camp. Drive by car from you hotel in Tehran or directly from IKA airport to Camp1 Polour, just rest the day and night there for acclimatization, no climbing or hard exercises, and no pollution of Tehran weather, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 2 - Starting Day
Drive by car from Polour to Camp2 – Base (as far as car can go), and by 4 to 6 hours trekking to Camp3 Bargah Sevom, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 3 - Acclimatization Day
Acclimatization day, to near by heights, up to 4800m or even 5000m, Second night at to Camp3 New Hut.

Day 4 - Summit Day
Attempt climbing to the peak at 5 AM, return back to camp3 , third nigh at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 5 - Reserved Day
Reserve day for the second attempt to the summit in case of bad weather or team being too tired to go continue.

Day 6 - Damavand Hot Spring
Descend down to base camp, drive to thermal spring, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 7 - Return Day
Return back to Tehran, you have some time for city tour, Persian history, Tehran Big Bazaar,
Carpet Museum, National Treasure & Jewelry Museum, overnight at hotel

Day 8 - Departure Day
Some time for Sight seeing in Tehran, transfer to a IKA Airport and fly back to your country. Tour ends.

Mt Damavand Camps1 Polour Hut Altitude 2270 m

9 – Nine Days Mt Tochal & Mt Damavand
Day 1 : Arrival Day to Tehran
Arrival to Tehran, welcome you at IKA Airport, transfer to Hotel, short sight seeing in Tehran, over night at hotel.

Day 2 : To Mt Tochal
After breakfast, Transfer to the north of Teheran to Darband. hike to Shirpella Hut (2800m, about 2 hours), over night at Shirpalla Hut.

Day 3 : Mt Tochal
Climb to Mt Tochal (3980m, about 4 hours). Descent to Darband ( 5 hours ), Transfer to hotel, over night at hotel.

Day 4: To Mt Damavand Camp1
Drive to Polour village at the base of Mt Damavand for acclimatization, over night at Polour camp.

Day 5 : To Camp3 Bargah
Drive by car to Camp2 Base (as far as car go) and by 4 to 6 hours slow walk to Camp3 Bargah Sevom, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 6 - Acclimatization Day
Acclimatization day, to near by hights, upto 4800m or even more, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 7 - Summit Day
Start climbing ( at 5 AM ) to the peak and then return back to camp3, over nigh at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 8 : Reserved Day
Reserve day for the second attempt to the summit in case of bad weather or team being too tired to go continue.

Day 9 : Return Day To Tehran
Return back to Tehran over night in hotel.Tour ends transfer to the IKA airport .
Flight to your country .

Mt Tochal Summit 3950 m

10a - Ten Days Mt Tochal & Mt Damavand
Day 1 : Arrival Day to Tehran
Arrival to Tehran, greeting you at IKA airport, transfer to Hotel, short sight seeing in Tehran, over night in hotel.

Day 2 : Trekking to Shirpella Hut
After breakfast, Transfer to the north of Teheran to Darband, hike to Shirpalla Hut (2750 m, about 2 hours), over night at Shirpela Hut.

Day 3 - Climbing To Mt Tochal
Climb to Mt Tochal (3980m, about 4 hours), descent to Darband ( approx 5 hours ), transfer to Tehranl, over night at hotel.

Day 4 - To Damavand Camp1 Polour
Transfer to Camp1 in Polour village for acclimatization, over night at Polour Hut.

Day 5 : To Damavand Camp3 Bargah
Drive by car to Camp2 Base (as far as car go), and by 4 to 6 hours slow walk to
Camp 3 Bargah Sevom, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 6 - Acclimatization Day
Acclimatization day, to near by heights, up to 4800m or even more, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 7 - Summit Day
Start climbing to the summit at 5 AM, return back to camp3, over nigh at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 8 - Reserved Day
Reserve day for the second attempt to the summit in case of bad weather or team being too tired to go continue.

Day 9 – Thermal Hot Spring
Descend down to base camp, drive to camp1 and Larijan Thermal Spring, over night at Camp1 Polour.

Day 10 : Return Day To Tehran
Return back to Tehran, some sightseeing in Tehran, transfer to the IKA Airport, flight to your country. Tour ends.

Mt Tochal Shirpalla Hut 2750 m

10b – Ten Days
Recommended for foreign climbers coming to Iran .

Day 1 - Arrival Day
Arrival to Tehran, greeting you at IKA International Airport, transfer you to your hotel in Tehran or to the Mountain Camp.
Drive by car from you hotel in Tehran or directly from IKA airport to Camp1 Polour, just rest the day and night there for acclimatization, no climbing or hard exercises, and no pollution of Tehran weather, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 2 - Starting Day
Drive by car from Polour to Camp2 – Base (as far as car can go), and by 4 to 6 hours trekking to Camp3 Bargah Sevom, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 3 - Acclimatization Day
Acclimatization day, to near by heights, up to 4800m or even 5000m, Second night at to Camp3 New Hut.

Day 4 - Summit Day
Attempt climbing to the peak at 5 AM, return back to camp3 , third nigh at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 5 - Reserved Day
Reserve day for the second attempt to the summit in case of bad weather or team being too tired to go continue.

Day 6 - Thermal Hot Spring
Descend down to base camp, drive to thermal spring, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 7 – to Caspian Sea
Sightseeing in Caspian Sea beaches. Over night at hotel

Day 8 - Return Day
Return back to Tehran, you have some time for city tour and sightseeing and shopping in Tehran.

Day 9 - Sight seeing in Tehran
Tehran city tour after breakfast, visit the Archaeological & Historical and Art Museums, Persian history, Tehran Big Bazaar, Carpet Museum, National Treasure & Jewellery Museum, overnight at hotel.

Day 10 – Departure day to your country
Some Sightseeing in Tehran, Transfer to the IKA airport, Flight to your country. Tour ends.

Mt Damavand Camp3 New Hut

14 – Fourteen Days Mt Damavand, Shiraz and Isfahan
Recommended for foreign climbers coming to Iran .

Day 1 - Arrival Day
Arrival to Tehran, greeting you at IKA International Airport, transfer you to your hotel in Tehran or to the Mountain Camp.
Drive by car from you hotel in Tehran or directly from IKA airport to Camp1 Polour, just rest the day and night there for acclimatization, no climbing or hard exercises, and no pollution of Tehran weather, over night at Camp1 Polour Hut.

Day 2 - Starting Day
Drive by car from Polour to Camp2 – Base (as far as car can go), and by 4 to 6 hours trekking to Camp3 Bargah Sevom, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 3 - Acclimatization Day
Acclimatization day, to near by heights, up to 4800m or even 5000m, Second night at to Camp3 New Hut.

Day 4 - Summit Day
Attempt climbing to the peak at 5 AM, return back to camp3 , third nigh at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 5 - Reserved Day
Reserve day for the second attempt to the summit in case of bad weather or team being too tired to go continue, over night at any hut.

Day 6 – Return to Tehran
Descend down to base camp, drive to Tehran, some sightseeing, over night at hotel.

Day 7 - Sight seeing in Tehran , flight to Shiraz
After breakfast, city tour and some sightseeing in Tehran, visit the Archaeological & Historical and Art Museums, the finest museum in Iran, exhibits all periods and artifacts from the major sitesin the country. In the evening, transfer to the airport and flight to Shiraz City, transfer to the hotel & check in. O/N Shiraz.

Day 8 - Sightseeing in Shiraz
After breakfast, full day features a city tour taking in Eram and Narenjestan Gardens, Nasir-Ol-Molk Mosque, khan Theological School. At night visit the most astonishing inlaid mirror decorating in Shah-Cherag-Holy Shrine. O/N Shiraz.

Day 9 - Sightseeing in Shiraz
Hafez and Saadi Tombs, Vakil Bazaar and Koran Gate. PM free at leisure, O/N Shiraz hotel.

Day 10 - Visit Persepolis - Flight to Isfahan
Excursion to Persepolis & Naqsh- e-Rostam. flight to Isfahan at night, O/N Isfahan.

Day 11 - Sightseeing in Isfahan
Isfahan Full day city tour Imam Square, a jewel of Persian architecture which includes the Alighapou Palace,
Imam & Sheikh Lutfullah Mosques , handicraft factories and Isfahan bazaar with its traditional arcades .
In the evening visit the most beautiful and famous Isfahan bridges along the Zayandeh Rud river . O/N Isfahan.

Day 12 - Sightseeing in Isfahan - Return to Tehran
Isfahan Half day tour of Jame Mosque , Vank Church and Shaking Minarets. Afternoon free at leisure.
In the evening , flight to Tehran. O/N Tehran.

Day 13 - Sightseeing in Tehran
Full day city tour in Tehran after breakfast, visit the Archaeological & Historical and Art Museums, Persian history, Tehran Big Bazaar, Carpet Museum, National Treasure & Jewellery Museum, overnight at hotel.

Day 14 – Departure day to your country
Tehran- Departure Transfer to the IKA airport . Flight to your country. Tour Ends.

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Summit
Mt Damavand shape is conic like many other volcanos, it looks like Fujiyama in Japan, but much greater, with the altitude 5671 meters and a crater diameter approx 200 to 400m across and 30m deep, the crater has a permenants glacier which melts in hot summers and forms a small pool with little water. There is no shelter or refuge at the peak, in case you want to challenge 7000 m or higher altitude you can make you own tent for acclamatisation somewhere safe and away from sulfuric gases in or around the crater.

The summit is made of lots of yellow sulfurous rocks and pumice stones, usually cowerd by ice and snow. This stratovolcano has some sign of vlocanic activty at the top, a big vent is formed in 2007 just bellow the crater with high fumarolic activity, through which hot sulphurous gases emerge, it releases an extent amount of smoke and hot sulphuric gases.

Mount Damavand Summit

Ascent to the summit from Camp3 about 5-7 hours
Descent from summit to Camp3 about 2- 4 hours

Summit Location and Coordinate
Latitude 35-57-19 North
Longitude 52-06-37 East
Altitude 5671 m

Note:
For elevation of Mt Damavand and the gps measurment and accuracy for the highest point on the peak, visit Elevation. Visit also: GPS Landmarks, and Pool

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How To Climb
2 Days Summer Climb from South Route
Summer is an ideal season for ordinary climbers to tackle Mt Damavand, where the footpaths are usually free of snow and the the weather is relatively fair and you have good chance of success. MDG would like to show you how to Climb this mountain in a short form itinerary in just 2 days from south face which is not a technical route.

This itinerary is recommended for those who stay in Tehran or subuebs, but not suitable for incoming foreign climbers and tours on the arrival day as the first target in Iran.

The following conditions are necessary for a successful ascend, a good physical fitness, ordinary climbing skills and equipments, good acclimatization to 4000m in advance.

Suggested timing for this trip is June to August and the recommended starting days Saturday to Monday to avoid Iranian weekends (Thursday and Friday), also keep away from crowded holidays.

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Day1– Transfer and Starting Day
How to go to the mountain,
Iran Mountaineering Federation Camp 1 Polour is recommended stating point, it is a shortcut to the mountain, travel by taxi or bus:
Tehran> Haraz Road> Polour Village> Camp 1- Polour, about 2 Hours.

How to go to the Base Camp
At the first camp ask for a car to take you to Camp 2 Base ( goosfand Sara, Mosque)
Polour Village or Polour Hut > Camp 2 Base.
In about one hour, strong cars such as 4WD Jeeps and land rovers take you to the 2nd Campsite, get rid of your heavy stuff here, hire porter and mule to carry your heavy gear to camp3 and start your trekking towards the 3rd campsite .
Note, this campsite is not suitable for use in summer, because it is too crowded and too dirty. See also Warning .

By 3 to 5 hours slow and steady walk you reach the Camp 3 Bargah, follow the foot paths and footprints, it is easy to find them in a clear day, if you start early morning you have enough time to reach the camp3 in time for better acclimatization and more rest. It is recommended to book in advance and Stay over night at Camp 3 New Hut.
Pack up and double check all your necessary things for tomorrow, before you go to sleep.

Tips for the starting day
- Use the day light only, never start at darkness.
- Good weather condition is essential.

Tehran To Mount Damavand Road Map


Road Map Tehran To Mount Damavand

Day2 Summit and Return Day
How to to tackle the summit? The south route is not technical, it is just a long and tough trek with a moderate climbing slop, do not carry heavy stuff with yourself, you can leave them behind in New Hut or your tent , take only necessary things with you, in summer many climbers use this way, perhaps you could find a group which suits your speed, if you are not sure use a reliable mountain guide.

Wake up at 4 am, have a complete breakfast and drink few cups of coffe or tea, see the weather if it sounds good, start your ascend at 5 AM, use the proper foot tracks, throughout the course drink water frequently and eat some sweet or chocolate and biscuit, depending to your physical fitness it takes 5 to 7 hours to reach the top with a slow and steady trek.

Tips for the Summit Day
- Before the start, double check up all your necessary gears.
- See the weather forecast before you start.
- Take a short rest every hour during the way.
- Do not rest more than 5 minutes per break.
- Use the footprints, if you are not sure use a guide.
- Do not start at night, preferred starting time is 5 AM.
- Remember from camp3 upwards there is no water, food or shelter/refuge.

Food & Drink for the Summit Day
- Have a good breakfast plus tea or coffee.
- Eat some sweet, chocolate, cookie, biscuit, during the trek.
- Drink water frequently, you need at least 1.5 letters of water per person.

Important Note
Visit the Common Mistakes

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Return Back
After reaching the summit, do not waste too much time there, take few memorial photo and return back, it takes about 3 to 4 hours to descend down from summit to the camp. You may rest for an hour and have a lunch in the new hut. You have done the hard part of your ascend, if you feel ok try to go back to Base Camp and even to Tehran.

Mt Damavand south route from Camp3 Bargah to Summit, by MDG

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Before your actual attampt it is very helpful and fun to have a virtual travel to Mt Damavand by Google Earth, it gives you some good ideas and answers many of your questions. Install the Google Earth software on your PC or note book and download the placemark files, by just a single click on the files, you will travel to the area in few moments!!
You may download google earth files from: Google Earth Files .

In case you don`t have the software installed, you can download and see the Google Earth satellite images in the JPG format, total 14 useful pics. Google Earth Photos .

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Elevation
Elevation of Mt Damavand Iran
Many sources indicate that the altitude of Mt Damavand is 5671m.
But the Wikipedia insists that the elevation of this volcano is only 5610m which I believe this is not correct. I had measured it before and I knew it was more that 5610m, but after reading this article, I made my new measurement on Friday 31 Aug 2007 at 11 AM.

Simultaneously, with two different brand of hand held GPS units, one Magellan GPS 315 and the other Garmin GPS Rino 120, by going to the top of all boulders and big rocks around the summit crater, I noticed all of them above 5610 M ! This is the result of my new measurement for the highest rock located on the south face which I beleive is summit of this mountain:

Summit Coordinate
Latitude 35-57-19 North
Longitude 52-06-37 East

Summit Altitude
By Magellan GPS 315 ---------- 5630 m - 18471 ft
By Garmin GPS Rino 120-------5645 m -18520 ft

If we assume the max tolerance of GPS units are +/-15M, in the worst case, the height is above 5610 M, ( ie 5630 - 15 = 5615 m ),
and for best and optimal the elevation is 5660 m -18569 ft or more,
( ie 5645 + 15 = 5660 m).

Although I believe the hand held GPS unit results may not be so accurate to refer to as a reliable reference, but I think it is more reliable that what is mentioned in Wikipedia! It worth to do some accurate measurements on the mountain with some modern and sophisticated equipments by some experts (and not newcomers)!

Ardeshir Soltani on the highest point of Mt. Damavand 5671 meters
Photo by Ali Najafi

Read more, what NASA says about the elevation!

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In this topic NASA says the elevation is 5,670 meters (18,598 feet)
Mt. Damavand, Iran ...is an impressive stratovolcano that reaches 5,670 meters (18,598 feet) in elevation. Part of the Alborz Mountain Range that borders the Caspian Sea to the north, ...

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In this topic NASA indicates the elevation is 5681m (18,638 feet)
Iran: Elburz Mountains, Iran, and the more precipitous southern shore of the Caspian. Damavand volcano (5681 m) and ...

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Damavand morning view, by Ardeshir Soltani


Hiking & trekking Tour above clouds, Mt. Damawand Iran
by Sherppa


Mt. Damawand, Final words from tour guide to his team just before the kick off !


A group of foreign climbers is led by Sherppa of Mt Demavand


Mt. Damawand, Natural red poppy fields start blooming beigining of May
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