Alamkouh and Damavand Mountaineering
Details
Trip Duration
8 days
Hardness
8/10
Trip Style
Mountaineering
Best Time
Jun - July - Aug
Location
Aborz
Max Hieght
5610m
Alam-Kūh -Mount Alam 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 4860 meters it is the second highest peak in Iran behind Mount Damavand. there is many peaks over 4000 meters it is a suitable place for mountaineering. Peaks such as: Lashgarak – Gardonkooh – Chaloon and many other peaks in the area also the main peak Alamkooh (4811m) is also good to ascend. It is also a good place for acclimatization before climbing Damavand. you can see a spectacular view of Alborz mountains over the 4000 meters high peak. Mount Damavand also known as Donbavand, a potentially active volcano and the highest peak in Iran, has a special place in Persian mythology and folklore. Located in the middle Alborz Range, adjacent to Varārū, Sesang, Gol-e Zard and Mīānrūd, it is the highest point in the Middle East and the highest volcano in all of Asia. It is a potentially active volcano, since there are fumaroles near the summit crater emitting sulfur. There are at least 16 known routes to the summit which have different difficulties. Some of them are dangerous and require rock or ice climbing.The most popular route is the Southern Route which has step stamps and also a camp midway called Bargah Sevom Camp/Shelter at 4220 m (about 13,845 ft).IMT company have a very nice renew private camp in 4150m that is use for IMT clients. Include electricity- mattress- wifi – hot water- table etc..
Highlights
Climbing highest and second highest peak in Iran
Visit Caspian Sea the biggest lake on the Earth
Itinerary
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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
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Day 2:
Hiking up to the base camp
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
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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
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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
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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. then drive to the Reineh village 2050m located in the south face of Damavand.
Accommodation :Mountaining Complex Food service :B,L,D
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Day 6:
camp renew Bargah-e sevom at 4200m
After breakfast drive about 1 hour to camp 2 (Gosfandsara) The 4-5 hour hiking begins from camp2 at 3000 and will take us up to the advanced camp renew Bargah-e sevom at 4200m.
Accommodation :Shelter / Hut Food service :B,L,D
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Day 7:
Summit Day
Team leave in the morning (around 5 am) for the summit. The climbing takes between 6-8 hours depending on the pace and descend about 2-3 hours down to the hut.
Accommodation :Shelter / Hut Food service :B,L,D
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Day 8:
Descend
After breakfast team descend to the Reineh village. visit Mineral hot spring Village for relaxing. Drivre to Tehran and 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
Visa invitation or E.visa
Free WiFi
Sight's entrance fee according the itinerary
International flight
Tips
Souvenir
Personal Mountain equipment
Visa fee
Travel insurance
Infography
Equipment
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.
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
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.
for lead people more than 6 people 30% discount for the leader.
for lead people more than 8 people 50% discount for the leader.
Details
Trip Duration
8 days
Hardness
8/10
Trip Style
Mountaineering
Best Time
Jun - July - Aug
Location
Aborz
Max Hieght
5610m
Alam-Kūh -Mount Alam 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 4860 meters it is the second highest peak in Iran behind Mount Damavand. there is many peaks over 4000 meters it is a suitable place for mountaineering. Peaks such as: Lashgarak – Gardonkooh – Chaloon and many other peaks in the area also the main peak Alamkooh (4811m) is also good to ascend. It is also a good place for acclimatization before climbing Damavand. you can see a spectacular view of Alborz mountains over the 4000 meters high peak. Mount Damavand also known as Donbavand, a potentially active volcano and the highest peak in Iran, has a special place in Persian mythology and folklore. Located in the middle Alborz Range, adjacent to Varārū, Sesang, Gol-e Zard and Mīānrūd, it is the highest point in the Middle East and the highest volcano in all of Asia. It is a potentially active volcano, since there are fumaroles near the summit crater emitting sulfur. There are at least 16 known routes to the summit which have different difficulties. Some of them are dangerous and require rock or ice climbing.The most popular route is the Southern Route which has step stamps and also a camp midway called Bargah Sevom Camp/Shelter at 4220 m (about 13,845 ft).IMT company have a very nice renew private camp in 4150m that is use for IMT clients. Include electricity- mattress- wifi – hot water- table etc..
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.
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
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.
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
Climbing highest and second highest peak in Iran
Visit Caspian Sea the biggest lake on the Earth
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
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. then drive to the Reineh village 2050m located in the south face of Damavand.
Accommodation :Mountaining Complex
Food service :B,L,D
-
Day 6:
camp renew Bargah-e sevom at 4200m
After breakfast drive about 1 hour to camp 2 (Gosfandsara) The 4-5 hour hiking begins from camp2 at 3000 and will take us up to the advanced camp renew Bargah-e sevom at 4200m.
Accommodation :Shelter / Hut
Food service :B,L,D
-
Day 7:
Summit Day
Team leave in the morning (around 5 am) for the summit. The climbing takes between 6-8 hours depending on the pace and descend about 2-3 hours down to the hut.
Accommodation :Shelter / Hut
Food service :B,L,D
-
Day 8:
Descend
After breakfast team descend to the Reineh village. visit Mineral hot spring Village for relaxing. Drivre to Tehran and 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
Visa invitation or E.visa
Free WiFi
Sight's entrance fee according the itinerary
International flight
Tips
Souvenir
Personal Mountain equipment
Visa fee
Travel insurance
Infography
Equipment
