12 October 2010

Damavand-Iran-GPS-Track


GPS Track 1
Useful GPS Track File for Mt Damavand Danger Zone
12 October 2010 Posted by MDG

Danger Zone is an area which is located between the Fake Summit 5400m and the real Peak 5671m on the south face of Damavand. In an ordinerary weather and good visibility it is an easy part of the mountain, but in poor visibility and bad weather it is difficult part of the route.

The area is the most incident part of the mountain which many accidents has happened there, mountaineers lose their way easily when they return down from the summit due to bad visibility, darkness, stormy and violent weather.

GPS Track File in GPX Format
(by Garmin Oregon 550 Navigator)

This GPS track file is very helpful to show you the actual footprints up and down to safly pass through this dangrous zone, it could save your life, take care.

Track File Fake Summit 5400m to Summit 5671m (Danger Zone)
This track file is suitable for ascend and descend.
Download GPS Track

This area looks like a desert, without signs or rocks, it has a mild climbing slope with only few guideposts, you may not find the guideposts in bad visibility, you can ascend easily but you may not find your way back.

Warning
In bad weather, foggy condition and poor visibility, it is highly recommended not to go upper than fake summit without a reliable navigation equipment such as a handheld GPS receiver.

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08 October 2010

Damavand-Iran

Economy Outlook in Iran
Removal of Subsidies and Uncertain Economic Situation in Iran
8 October 2010 posted by Sherppa

As the international sanctions against Iran being widely imposed and the decision by the government to remove subsidies on many goods such as petroleum products, electricity, water, wheat, milk, rice etc, we are expecting a huge price raise and high inflation rate for the next few months.

The removal of subsidies will cause a great raise in all prices in iran, this will effect most costs for travel and tourism too, including for Mt Damavand climbs and caltural tours in Iranian cities.

Already the government has raised 30% increase for the domestic airline tickets this week and it is expected to announced further new increase to the internal tickets due to annual inflation rate which usually takes effect every year on 21 March (Iranian New Year).

It's not immediately clear how high this new inflation will go, but it may take effect from October 2010 to March 2011.

So kindly be advised due to this uncertain economic situation here, we may not be able to offer you precise costs and prices for some travel services at the moment.

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18 September 2010

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Public Holidays
Iranian Public Holidays, Weekends and Damavand Crowds
18 September 2010 posted by MDG

Damavand mountain is well-known for its 5671 meters height, this giant volcano is also a popular peak for its mild climbing slopes and moderate climbing grade. Today, Damavand Iran is an international tourism target and one of the world's finest peaks.

This popularity makes some crowd problem for the mountaineers in summer national public holidays, anniversaries and weekeds. To enjoy your Mt Damavand tour or any kind of caltural trip to Iran and to meet the least possible crowd problem, it is highly recommended to avoid these undesirable holidays. Let us know your itinerary before you book your flight tickets and let's work together to finalize your exact timing.



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Base Camp Damavand Mountain Iran
Summer Crowd, Photo by A. Soltani

Disadvantages
Of Iranian weekends and national holidays during summer:)
- Mt Damavand camps, shelters/refuges and huts are very crawded.
- Haraz Road is the only access road to the mountain, usually there is a big traffic jams on this road.

Note:
The peak crowd in climbing season is during the school vacations which last from around 20 June to 23 Sep. The peak of the peak is about 6 August. So consider these days in your itinerary to avoide any kind of problem or unconvinced situation, these days are not suitable for Mt Damavand tour or any kind of travel to Iran.

Summer Tour Mt Damavand Volcano
Near Base Camp Damavand Volcano


Summer Crowds, Photo by Sherppa

Tips
For climbing in summer season and Iranian new year.
- you are advised to avoid climbing in Iranian holidays and weekends.
Note, Iranian weekends are Thursday and Friday.

- It is suggested to start your programme on Saturday to Monday and finish it before the weekend.

- Avoid travel to Iran in new year holidays.
Iranian new year called Nowroz , 21 March to 2 April, the official national holidays start from 20 March, unofficially holidays may be few days more, depending to the long weekends. During this period nothing is in order here, you can not find public transport and the roads are in the worst possible trafic condition and hotels in most cities have no vacancy.

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16 September 2010

Damavand-Iran-Calendar


Iranian Calendar
Persian Calendar and Holiday Crowds
17 September 2010 posted by MDG

Damavand Iran 5671m is a favorite summit in persia, this fantastic peak has also gained its popularity rapidly among foreign climbers recently and is visited by numerous number of tourists each year. The most visited side of Damavand mountain is the south route, because of its excellent mountain huts and easy accessibility from the capital Tehran. The popularity of this enormous volcano bring about some crowd problem to the mountaineers during holidays and weekends specially in summer climbing season.

Persian Calendar Damavand Volcano Iran
Thursday (half day) and Friday are weekend


Persian Calendar Damavand Volcano Iran
Saturday is a working day and start of the week

To enjoy Damavand Volcan or any cultural or eco trip to Persia it is highly recommended to avoid the unwanted summer Persian holidays and it is essential to have some info about the Persian calendar and holidays to encounter the least possible mountain crowd problem on the campsites, huts, hotels and road traffic in summer.

The excess of public holidays in persian calendar is a major problem, a considerable number of unofficial holidays are added each year to the national holidays making it worse. The main cause of this problem is the use of three different calendar systems which makes some major holidays and long weekends:

1 - The Solar calendar "Hejri-Shamsi" is the main calendar.
2 - The Lunar calendar " Hejri-Qamari" is for religious events.
3 - The Gregorian calendar is for international events like May Day.

Damavand tours, Photo by Sherpa
Damavand Iran, foto by A. Soltani

Tips
- Iranian weekends are Thursday and Friday.
- Keep away from weekends, specially long weekends.
- Start your programme on Saturday to Monday.
- Finish your itinerary before the weekend.
- Holidays are not recommended for Damavand tours in any route, some times also not suitable for any kind of travel in Iran.
- The Haraz main road is the only road to Damavand Mountain, on holidays there could be a big road traffic.

Iranian (Persian) new year Nowruz
The Iranian year or Solar Hejri year begins about 21 March of each Gregorian calendar and ends about 20 March of the next year. The first day of the Persian calendar is also the beginning of the greatest festival and holidays in Iran, Afghanistan and surrounding countries, it is called Novruz ( now = new) and ruz = day, meaning "new day").

Nowruz is the traditional Iranian (Persian) new year holiday celebrated in Iran which marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the Persian Calendar. It is celebrated on the first day of spring in northern hemisphere. It usually occurs on the March 21 or the previous/following day. Nowruz is referred to as an Eid festival.

Major Iranian Public Holidays and Anniversaries
Dates for anniversaries are based on the Persian solar calendar, Muslim calendar or Zoroastrian calendar, there are about 25 holidays.

Persian Calendar Holidays
11 February
Iranian revolution Day 22 Bahman 1979
Bahman 22 Victory of the Revolution پیروزی انقلاب

20 March
Nationalization of the oil industries 1951
Esfand 29 ملی شدن صنعت نفت

21 to 24 March
Iranian New Year Nowruz of ancient Iranian origin
Farvardin, Nowrooz عید نوروز Also known as "Eid"

1 April
Republic Day
Farvardin 12, Ruz-e Jumhuri

2 April
Nature Day
Sizdah Bedar 13th day after the new year, end of festivities for Nowruz
Farvardin 13, روز طبیعت also known as Sizde-Bedar (سیزده‌بدر)

4 - 5 June
Khordad 14 Rehlat,
there is a major holidays in Iran in the first week of june, 4 and 5 June 2010, (unofficially may be more, due to the long weekend).

Lunar Calendar Holidays
The dates on the Muslim calendar vary from year to year.
Date English Name Local Name Remarks

Muharram 9 Tasu'a of Imam Hussain تاسوعا
Muharram 10 Ashura of Imam Hussain عاشورا
Safar 20 Arba'een of Imam Hussain اربعین
Safar 28 Demise of prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) وفات حضرت محمد و شهادت امام حسن مجتبی
Safar 29 Martyrdom of Imam Reza شهادت امام رضا
Rabi'-ul-Awwal 17 Birth of Muhammad and Imam Jafar ولادت حضرت محمد و امام جعفر صادق
Jamaad-ath-Thaanee 3 Martyrdom of Fatima شهادت حضرت فاطمه
Rajab 13 Birth of Imam Ali ولادت حضرت علی
Rajab 27 Mission of Muhammad بعثت حضرت محمد
Sha'aban 15 Birth of Imam Mahdi ولادت حضرت مهدی
Ramadhan 21 Martyrdom of Imam Ali شهادت حضرت علی
Shawwal 1 Eid ul-Fitr (End of Ramadhan) عید فطر
Shawwal 25 Martyrdom of Imam Jafar شهادت امام جعفر صادق
Dh-ul-Hajja 10 Eid ul-Adha (Ghurban) عید قربان
Dh-ul-Hajja 18 Eid al-Ghadeer عید غدیر

Gregorian Vs Solar Hejri Calendars
To convert the Solar Hejri year into Gregorian year add 621 years to the current Solar Hejri year (provided the Gregorian day is 21 March or later, if earlier in the year, add 622).

Gregorian calendars = Solar Hejri - Shamsi calendars
A short table of year correspondences between the Gregorianand the Iranian calendars.
2010–2011 = 1389
2011–2012 = 1390
2012–2013 = 1391
2013–2014 = 1392
2014–2015 = 1393
2015–2016 = 1394
2016–2017 = 1395
2017–2018 = 1396
2018–2019 = 1397
2019–2020 = 1398
2020–2021 = 1399

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08 September 2010

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MDG Photo Gallery Damavand Mountain Iran.
8 September 2010 posted by MDG

A collection of beautiful mountain photos, Damavand Mountain Iran.

Damavand Volcano Iran
Mt Damavand 5671 m, Iran, Photo by A. Soltani


Mount Damavand Iran
Damavand Base Camp 3040 m, Photo by Ardeshir Soltani


Mount Damawand Iran
Demavand Volcan Iran, Photo by Sherppa


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Demavand Volcan Iran, Camp3 New Hut 4250 m, Photo by A. Soltani


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Damavand Volcano Iran, Photo by Ardeshir Soltani

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07 September 2010

Alamkoh-Mountain


Photo Gallery 11
MDG Photo Gallery Alamkoh Mountain Iran.
7 September 2010 posted by Sherppa

A collection of beautiful mountain photos, Alamkoh Mountain Iran.

Mount Alamkoh Iran
Alamkoh Mountain Iran, Hesarchal, Photo by A. Soltani


Mount Alamkoh Iran
Hesarchal Mount Alamkoh Iran, Photo by Ardeshir Soltani


Mount Alamkoh Iran
Alamkooh Mount, Hesarchal, Photo by A. Soltani


Mount Alamkoh Iran
Kelardasht Market on the way to
Alamkouh Mountain, Photo by A. Soltani


Mount Alamkoh Iran
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06 September 2010

Sabalan-Iran-Photo


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MDG Photo gallery Mount Sabalan Iran.
6 September 2010

A collection of beautiful photos Mt Sabalan Iran.

Sabalan Mountain Ardabil Province, Iran
Mt Sabalan Ardabil Province, Iran, Photo by Ardeshir Soltani


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Mt Sabalan Ardebil, Iran, Photo by A. Soltani


Sabalan Mountain
Mt Sabalan Iran, Photo by A. Soltani


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Mount Sabalan Iran, Photo by Ardeshir Soltani


Savalan Mountain Iran
Mt Savalan Iran, Photo by A. Soltani

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