Mount Damavand
HIGHLIGHTS
Mount Damavand 5671 meter, a dormant volcano, located in middle Alborz Range with 5671m elevation is the highest point in Iran (Persia) and is the highest peak in Middle East. The mountain is located near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, 66 km northeast of Tehran. It is clearly visible from Tehran. The nearest major town to Mount Damavand is city of Larijan, famous for its hot springs. It is Asia’s highest volcano and therefore one of the Volcanic Seven Summits.
There are several routes to the summit which have different difficulties. Some of them are very dangerous and need rock and ice climbing gears. Four of them are better known: Southern route, northern route, North-eastern route and Western route. The most popular route is the Southern Route which has a shelter or mountain hut midway at 4200 meter known by Bargah-e sevom. There are 3 known glaciers in Damavand by the name of: Yakhar, Siyoleh, Dubisel. The best season for ascending the peak is June to September. In this season weather condition is usually stable, though there could be snowfall even in mid-summer.
Equipment and Technical Gear
1. Backpack; 35-45 litre alpine climbing pack
2. Duffle bag for carry by mules/porter
3. Thermal top
3. Thermal bottom
4. Lightweight Down/Primaloft Jacket/vest
Or/and
5. Fleece Jacket (recommended not more than 250g weight)
6. Waterproof jacket
7. Waterproof outer pants
8. Trekking Pants
9. Trekking/ Glacier Shirt
10. Gaiters (Waterproof)
11. Mountaineering gloves (waterproof)
12. Fleece finger gloves /windstopper
13. Finger / Liner gloves
14. Trekking Boots (waterproof & insulated)
13. Socks – minimum 3 pairs - synthetic/wool blend sock
14. Woollen hat/fleece hat
15. Scarf or Bandanna or Buff (for sun protection) (recommended)
16. Down Sleeping Bag (sleeping bag comfort rating 0c)
17. Foam Matt /inflatable matt
18. Helmet
19. Glacier Glasses (sunglasses)
High quality 100% UV, 100% IR, minimum 80% light reduction.
Side shields are optional but size shape of lens should offer
maximum protection from bright on snow
20. Snow Goggles (optional)
21. Water Bottle (1 litres) wide mouth nelgene (1 compulsory) extra will be good.
22. Headlamp + Spare Batteries
23. Trekking Poles
24. Sun cream
25. Baseball hat or sun hat (recommended)
26. Lip balm
27. Plate, cup & spork
28. Pee bottle (optional)
29. Personal medicine
Technical gear (depend on snow condition during the climb)
30. Crampon
31. Ice axe
(Technical gear available for rental)
Grading and Fitness Requirements
Trek grading:
Hiking or scrambling using established hiking routes that may include moderate steep rock scrambles or scree and snow and ice. Trekking experience is important with minimum highest peak climb of 4000m.
Fitness:
Good fitness is essential. You should be able to hike for up to a week without undue difficulty, carrying a backpack
weighing between 8-10kg in undulating mountain terrain with an elevation between 1000 - 3000 meter.
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DAY 1: Kuala Lumpur - Tehran
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Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran and a ground transfer to a small village, Reyneh 90 kms from Tehran where the first night will be spent in a guest house at an altitude 0f 2400m.
DAY 2: Reyneh - Camp 2 : Gusfand Sara
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In the morning there will be an instructive talk about the Mountain and we will check your equipment. From Reyneh, we ride in a 4x4 truck to Gusfand Sara and overnight at a small refuge. In the afternoon will have short walk to get used to the altitude. Accommodation will be in a mountain hut at an altitude of 2950m.
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*[D]
DAY 3: Gusfand Sara - Camp 3 : Barghah Sevom
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We will start trek early in the morning in rocky
terrain to camp 3 which is our base camp before
summit day. The trek will take about 5 to 7 hours
to arrive at base camp. Accommodation will be in a mountain hut at an altitude of 4200m. -
*[B, L, D]
DAY 4: Acclimatization Day
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We will have short trekking to Ice waterfall and
Trek back to Barghah Sevom. This acclimatization
day is essential as preparation to summit. Accomodation will be a mountain hut at an altitude of 4700 - 5000m -
*[B, L, D]
DAY 5: Rest Day
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It is a rest day. Though we will have another short
trek to 4500 meter and take good rest day before
summit climb after midnight. Accommodation will be in a mountain hut at an altitude of 4500m. -
*[B, L, D]
DAY 6: Summit Day Mount Damavand
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Early climb from Barghah Sevom to Ice waterfall
and will pass the sulphuric area before reaching
summit.Descend to Barghah Sevom. Accommodation will be in a mountain hut at an altitude of 5671m. -
*[B, L, D]
DAY 7: Barghah Sevom - Reyneh
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Basecamp - Descend to Reyneh. Accommodation will be in a guest house at an altitude of 2400m.
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*[B, L,]
DAY 8: Transfer to Tehran, Sightseeing
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Extra day for contingencies as bad weather that
may prevent the normal development of the program. Hostel accommodations.
DAY 9: Flight to Kuala Lumpur
Price
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Prices are subject to change without prior notice
Included
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8 night accommodation in guest house / mountain hut / backpackers hostel
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Airport transfer to/from Tehran
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Transportation to trailhead and return
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Trek leader and 1st aid responder, experience with good track records in leading group
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Safety management, training and equipment consultation
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Basic alpine skill lesson & safety training ; theory and practical
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Permit and national park entry fee
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Porter/mules for equipment
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Group equipment and technical gear
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Meals as indicated in itinerary
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T-shirt
Excluded
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Airfare
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Sightseeing expenses & meals other than indicated in itinerary
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Personal equipment and technical gear
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Visa (if necessary)