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1500-600122
Alamkouh / Alam-Kūh 4850m mountaineering

Alamkouh / Alam-Kūh 4850m mountaineering

 

Details

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Trip Duration

6 days

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Hardness

6/10

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Trip Style

Mountaineering

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Best Time

Jun-July-Aug-Sep

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Location

Western Alborz

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Max Hieght

4860m




Alam-Kūh / Alamkouh / Alamkooh Mount is a mountain in the Alborz mountain range in the north of Iran, Mazandaran Province, forming a peak of the Takht-e Suleyman Massif. It is located in the Kelardasht District of the MazandaranProvince of Iran. With an elevation of 4840 meters it is the second highest peak in Iran behind Mount Damavand . The first recorded ascent of the peak was made from Hazarchal over the south face by the German brothers Bornmüller during their six-month botanical exploration of the Alborz in 1902. The 800 m high, steep granite north face provides some of the most difficult and interesting mountaineering routes in the country and the climbs rank along side major climbing routes in the European Alps.



Highlights

Clembing the second highest peak in Iran
Visit Caspian Sea the biggest lake on the Eart
 
 

Itinerary

  • Day 1:  Vandarbon mountain hut

    Arrival at te IKA Airport. visit your mountain guide and driving from Tehran to Marzan Abad and Roodbarak and Vandarbon mountain hut on 2200m via Chaloos road about 5 hours.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex   Food service :L,D
  • Day 2:  Hiking up to the base camp

    after breakfast driving a 4*4 car to a place called Tange Galoo 0n 3200m about 1hour. From Tange Galoo we are going to have a 2-hour hike to Hesarchal camp about 3700m. Short walk around and overnight at the camp. porter (mules) 15kg per person is include.

    Accommodation :Tent   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 3:  Acclimatization day on Lashgarak peak 4200m

    Climbing Lashgarak peak 4200m about 2 hours and back to the camp. there is a beautiful glacier lake in the way of the peak and we have a very clear nice view of the area include Alamkouh from the peak.

    Accommodation :Tent   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 4:  Alamkooh peak 4860m

    After breakfast early in the morning start climbing Alamkooh peak about 5 hours. in case of weather we can even see Damavand 5610m from Alamkouh. we can also see some part of the north face wall, north Glacier Alamchal etc.. after climbing the peak we will go back down to the camp and head down to the Tange Galu and Vandarbon mountain hut. porter (mules) 15kg per person is include.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 5:  Caspian sea

    Driving to Vandarbon and Roodbarak and Caspian sea in Mahmood Abad about 3 hours. Sightseeing in city include local Bazaar and swimming in the see.

    Accommodation :Hotel***   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 6:  Departure

    Returning to Tehran via Haraz road about 5 hours. In the way back we can visit and take pictures with Damavand. Departure.

    Accommodation :NON   Food service :B,L
 
 
 
 

Services

Certified mountain guide plus local guide
City guide according to Itinerary
Food according to the itinerary
All transport according the itinerary
4×4 vehicle support as required
All accommodation
Any entrance permits (50$ Damavand – 30$ Alamkouh)
Porter in the mountain
Visa invitation or E.visa
Free WiFi
International flight
Personal mountain equipment
Tips
Souvenir
Personal Mountain equipment
Visa fee
Travel insurance
 
 
 

Infography

 
info alamkooh
 
 
 

Equipment

 
Mountaineering CHECKLIST: Warm socks (2/3 pairs) -Merino leggings (warm) -Fleece leggings - T shirts -Crocs/tent mules (when in base camp or in the high camp) -Warm Merino base layer tops -Fleece or synthetic mid layer -light down jacket -Gore-tex jacket -Gore-tex pants (or wind stopper pants) -Two pairs of gloves (mid weight and down insulated) -Sun glasses - Sun hat -45L Alpine pack -70-100L Expedition duffle (for use up to base camp) - poles -3 season sleeping bag -Sleeping mattress (we will have blanket in local houses and light matt in the huts) -Flask -Bottle (Nalgene) -Hydration system (insulated) -Hand warmers -Warm hat -Neck gaiter or buff -Balaclava(optional) -Head lamp -Compeed Blister kit -Sun cream 30+ or 50 -Water bottle -Personal Medication ( Diamox /Asetazolamide, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, any other travel medication ) ,
 
 
 
 
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Special Offers

IFMGA GUIDES
for group more than 4 people 60% discount for the guide.
for group more than 8 people, 100% discount for the guide.

UIMLA GUIDES
for group more than 6 people 60% discount for the guide.
for group more than 8 people 80% discount for the guide

Group leaders
for lead people more than 6 people 30% discount for the leader.
for lead people more than 8 people 50% discount for the leader.

Date & Price

Date Price Status Booking
Thursday, June 1, 2023 600
490
minimum 3 person Book Now
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 490 Book Now
 

Details

Trip Duration

6 days

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Hardness

6/10

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Trip Style

Mountaineering

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Best Time

Jun-July-Aug-Sep

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Location

Western Alborz

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Max Hieght

4860m




Alam-Kūh / Alamkouh / Alamkooh Mount is a mountain in the Alborz mountain range in the north of Iran, Mazandaran Province, forming a peak of the Takht-e Suleyman Massif. It is located in the Kelardasht District of the MazandaranProvince of Iran. With an elevation of 4840 meters it is the second highest peak in Iran behind Mount Damavand . The first recorded ascent of the peak was made from Hazarchal over the south face by the German brothers Bornmüller during their six-month botanical exploration of the Alborz in 1902. The 800 m high, steep granite north face provides some of the most difficult and interesting mountaineering routes in the country and the climbs rank along side major climbing routes in the European Alps.



from
515
Per Person

book


Special Offers

IFMGA GUIDES
for group more than 4 people 60% discount for the guide.
for group more than 8 people, 100% discount for the guide.

UIMLA GUIDES
for group more than 6 people 60% discount for the guide.
for group more than 8 people 80% discount for the guide

Group leaders
for lead people more than 6 people 30% discount for the leader.
for lead people more than 8 people 50% discount for the leader.




Highlights

Clembing the second highest peak in Iran
Visit Caspian Sea the biggest lake on the Eart
 
 

Itinerary

  • Day 1:  Vandarbon mountain hut

    Arrival at te IKA Airport. visit your mountain guide and driving from Tehran to Marzan Abad and Roodbarak and Vandarbon mountain hut on 2200m via Chaloos road about 5 hours.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex
    Food service :L,D
  • Day 2:  Hiking up to the base camp

    after breakfast driving a 4*4 car to a place called Tange Galoo 0n 3200m about 1hour. From Tange Galoo we are going to have a 2-hour hike to Hesarchal camp about 3700m. Short walk around and overnight at the camp. porter (mules) 15kg per person is include.

    Accommodation :Tent
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 3:  Acclimatization day on Lashgarak peak 4200m

    Climbing Lashgarak peak 4200m about 2 hours and back to the camp. there is a beautiful glacier lake in the way of the peak and we have a very clear nice view of the area include Alamkouh from the peak.

    Accommodation :Tent
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 4:  Alamkooh peak 4860m

    After breakfast early in the morning start climbing Alamkooh peak about 5 hours. in case of weather we can even see Damavand 5610m from Alamkouh. we can also see some part of the north face wall, north Glacier Alamchal etc.. after climbing the peak we will go back down to the camp and head down to the Tange Galu and Vandarbon mountain hut. porter (mules) 15kg per person is include.

    Accommodation :Mountaining Complex
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 5:  Caspian sea

    Driving to Vandarbon and Roodbarak and Caspian sea in Mahmood Abad about 3 hours. Sightseeing in city include local Bazaar and swimming in the see.

    Accommodation :Hotel***
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 6:  Departure

    Returning to Tehran via Haraz road about 5 hours. In the way back we can visit and take pictures with Damavand. Departure.

    Accommodation :NON
    Food service :B,L
 
 
 
 

Services

Certified mountain guide plus local guide
City guide according to Itinerary
Food according to the itinerary
All transport according the itinerary
4×4 vehicle support as required
All accommodation
Any entrance permits (50$ Damavand – 30$ Alamkouh)
Porter in the mountain
Visa invitation or E.visa
Free WiFi
International flight
Personal mountain equipment
Tips
Souvenir
Personal Mountain equipment
Visa fee
Travel insurance
 
 
 

Infography

 
info alamkooh
 
 
 

Equipment

 
Mountaineering CHECKLIST: Warm socks (2/3 pairs) -Merino leggings (warm) -Fleece leggings - T shirts -Crocs/tent mules (when in base camp or in the high camp) -Warm Merino base layer tops -Fleece or synthetic mid layer -light down jacket -Gore-tex jacket -Gore-tex pants (or wind stopper pants) -Two pairs of gloves (mid weight and down insulated) -Sun glasses - Sun hat -45L Alpine pack -70-100L Expedition duffle (for use up to base camp) - poles -3 season sleeping bag -Sleeping mattress (we will have blanket in local houses and light matt in the huts) -Flask -Bottle (Nalgene) -Hydration system (insulated) -Hand warmers -Warm hat -Neck gaiter or buff -Balaclava(optional) -Head lamp -Compeed Blister kit -Sun cream 30+ or 50 -Water bottle -Personal Medication ( Diamox /Asetazolamide, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, any other travel medication ) ,
 
 
 
 

Date & Price

Date Price Status Booking
Thursday, June 1, 2023 600
490
minimum 3 person Book Now
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 490 Book Now