Alam Kuh Damavand travel package

1nights Tehran 1nights vandarbon 2nights Hesarchal 1nights vandarbon 1nights Polour 2nights Damavand 2nights Tehran

The program includes ascending two summits of Alam-Kuh (4848) and Damavand (5671) in the mentioned order. Damavand is the highest mountain in Iran with a cultural significance. It is mentioned in Iranian mythology that the border of Iran was determined by an arrow that was thrown from this mountain. There are 16 routes to summit Damavand that three of them are the most popular; among which the south face routes being the most famous and the easiest one. It is one of the most technical mountains of Iran with two usual passages. The route passing through Hesarchal is taken here. At the end of the program, to get a taste of Iran’s Culture as well, there is a one-day city tour of Tehran. The adventurer gets to experience summiting the two highest mountain of Iran and get a glimpse of its culture as well.

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10 Nights

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Dual Summit Challenge – Conquer both Alam-Kuh (4,848 m), the second-highest peak of Iran, and Mount Damavand (5,671 m), the highest volcano in Asia.
Progressive Acclimatization – Multi-day trekking through Hesarchal and Bargah camps ensures safe altitude adjustment before summit attempts.
Dramatic Mountain Landscapes – Experience the stunning scenery of Alborz Mountain Range, alpine valleys, glaciers, and volcanic slopes.
Authentic Cultural Experience – Stay in local federation mountain lodges and enjoy Iranian hospitality in villages like Vandarbon, Polour, and Kelardasht.
Tehran Exploration – End the adventure with a sightseeing tour in the capital city, discovering its history, museums, and vibrant bazaars.

Do I need prior mountaineering experience?
Yes. This expedition is designed for experienced trekkers and climbers with good physical fitness, as it includes multiple high-altitude ascents above 4,000 m.
What type of accommodation is included during the trip?
Accommodation includes federation mountain lodges, tents in camps (Hesarchal & Bargah), and hotels in Tehran for the first and last nights.
How is acclimatization managed in this program?
The itinerary gradually increases altitude with training climbs (Lashgarak & Alam-Kuh) before attempting Mount Damavand, ensuring proper acclimatization and reducing altitude sickness risk.

Itinerary

Day 1, Arrival

Transfer from IKA airport to the hotel. This day in the program depends on your arrival time. Tehran is around 1189m above sea level and the capital of Iran.

Day 2, Vandarbon

Transfer from Tehran to Vandarbon (2250m) through Kelardasht (1107m), overnight in the federation mountain lodge. (Around 6-hour drive) (ascended altitude 1050m).

Day 3, Tange Galoo – Hesarchal

Transfer to Tange Galoo (3200m) with 4*4 and start trekking to Hesarchal (3750m). Overnight in Camp. (Around 1-hour drive) (Ascended altitude 1500m).

Day 4, Lashgarak – Hesarchal

Summit Lashgarak mountain (4256m) and descend to Hesarchal (3750m). Overnight in Camp. (Ascended altitude: 506m) (Descended Altitude: 506m)

Day 5, Alam-Kuh – Vandarbon

Summit Alam-Kuh (4848 m) and Descend to Vandarbon (2250m). Overnight in Vandarbon (2250m). Overnight in Vandarbon lodge. (Ascended Altitude: 1098m) (Descended Altitude: 2598m)

Day 6, Polour

Transfer to Polour. Overnight in federation mountain lodge (2200m) (Ascended Altitude: 100m) (Descended Altitude: 0) (Around 6-hour drive)

Day 7, Gosfandsara – Bargah-Sevom

Transfer to Gosfandsara (3000m) with 4*4 and start trekking to Bargah-Sevom (4200m). Overnight in Camp. (Ascended Altitude: 2000m)

Day 8, Damavand – Bargah Sevom

Summit Mt Damavand (5671m) and descend to Bargah Sevom (4200m) Overnight in camp. (Ascended altitude: 1471m) (Descended Altitude: 1471m)

Day 9, Polour – Tehran

Descend to Polour (2200m) and transfer to Tehran (1189m) Overnight in hotel. (Ascended altitude:0) (Descended altitude:3011m)

Day 10, Tehran

Tehran sightseeing

Day 11, Leave Iran

Transfer to IKA airport and the program will be finished.

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