Mount Damavand (5619 m) the first highest peak in Iran and Middle East is well known as roof of Iran. Damavand is a semi-active volcano which is a natural monument and symbol of Iran located in Alborz mountain range. Climb through north-east face to this beautiful white capped giant with professional mountain services of Damavand Eco Camp.
Arrival in Tehran IKA International Airport, transfer to hotel. Check in and rest.
Drive via Haraz road to Nandal village located in the north face of Damavand (4-5 hour drive). Welcome drink & snack upon arrival. Enjoying the friendly atmosphere of Damavand Eco Camp, rest and relax in equipped tents.
حدود 6 ساعت کوهنوردی
Early morning wake up, having breakfast, drive to the start point of trekking trail by pickups (Nissan mini truck). The luggage will be transported by mules. The trekking takes 5-6 hours leading to Damavand Advanced Camp (4350 m). Welcome drink and snack upon arrival. After relaxation & practice and review of mountaineering essential skills, it’s time for dinner.
Drive distance: 5 km on dirt road, 45 minutes.
Trekking start point: 2700 m
Trek time: 5-6 hours
Altitude gain: 1650 m
حدود 5 ساعت کوهنوردی
Acclimatization day; Half day trek up to 4850 m to acclimatize in the path leading to the summit and return to advanced camp, this day also could be used as a reserved day in case of bad weather on summit day.
Trek time: 4-5 hours up and down
Altitude gain: 500 m
حدود 12 ساعت کوهنوردی
Early morning wake up, climbing (slowly & as a team). Reaching summit, a short stop for visiting Damavand caldera and old crater of the volcano. Visiting sulfur fumarole and taking photos. Return to the Advanced Camp. After a well-deserved rest it’s time for dinner.
Trek time: approx. 12 hours up and down
Altitude gain: 1270 m
حدود 4 ساعت کوهنوردی
Trekking back to the start point of the track after breakfast, the backpacks will be transported by mules. Transfer to Damavand Eco Camp by pickups (Nissan mini truck). After a cozy lunch and short refreshment drive back to Tehran.
Drive distance: 5 km on dirt road, 45 minutes / 150 km from Nandal to Tehran, approx. 4-5 hours
Trek time: 4 hours down
حدود 5 ساعت شهرگردی
Transfer to Tehran IKA International Airport, departure and fly back home.
Meals & Food
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Menu |
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Snack |
Herbal tea, Nescafe, Tea, Biscuits, Chocolate, Candy, Pastry, Seasonal Fruit, Fruit Juice, Pistachios, Almond, Hazelnut, Peanut. |
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Breakfast |
Tea and Nescafe, Processed Cheese, Cream, Local Butter, Honey, Sesame pudding (Halva Ardeh), Cucumber, Tomato, Scrambled Eggs, Lentil stew(Adasi), Organic Local Bread, Toast Bread, Nutella, Walnuts. |
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Lunch and Dinner (Main Course) |
Soup, Pasta, Vegi-burger Sandwiches (KookooSabzi), Mashed Potato Sandwiches, Grilled Vegetables (Green beans, Carrots, Cauliflower), Chicken Sandwich, GhormehSabzi (Lamb Stew with beans) with Rice, Kalam Polo (Fried Cabbage with Rice), Chicken Kebab with grilled vegetables, Meatball Dish with Bread, Lamb Dish with Rice, |
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Lunch and Dinner (Starter and Dessert) |
Seasonal Fruit, Olives, Bread, Shirazi Salad, Yogurt, Doogh (Yogurt Drink). |
Meals Notes:
- Snack: During climbing, you are served 3 - 4 types of Snack menu.
- Breakfast: It is buffet including 4- 5 types of breakfast menu.
- Lunch: One dish lunch with dessert at the base camp and picnic lunch during trek. They are chosen from lunch-dinner menu, regarding elevation and your activities as a daily fixed food by chef.
- Dinner: Complete meal; soup in advanced camp, two/three dishes, salad and dessert. They are chosen from lunch-dinner menu, regarding elevation and your activities as a daily fixed food by chef.
- You can have Tea, Nescafe and biscuit, unlimited and free of charge, all-day in base camp and advanced camp.
- When you arrive to Base camp or advance camp, you are served by welcome herbal drinks.
- We provide and use spring water for drinking and cooking in advance camp, that it is taken from mountain springs.
- Any cold drinks as bottle water, Coke, beer, juice & … should be bought from base camp or advance camp shop separately.
Accommodations
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Location |
Hotel/Accommodation |
Nights |
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Base Camp |
1 |
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Advanced Camp |
Damavand Advanced Camp |
3 |
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Tehran |
2 |