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Hiking in Kurdistan / Zagros

Hiking in Kurdistan / Zagros

 

Details

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Trip Duration

10 days

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Hardness

7/10

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Trip Style

Hiking

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Best Time

October - April - May

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Location

Zagros Range

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Max Hieght

3197m




The Zagros is one of the two long mountain ranges of Iran, which stretches from the northwestern borders to the south of Iran and has accommodated different ethnic groups and civilizations in its heart for many years. Zagros trekking tour is a combination of walking in the most pristine and remote areas of Iran and seeing the beauties of Zagros nature along with getting acquainted with the culture and way of life of the people of these areas and also visiting the oldest and most amazing ancient monuments of Iran.



Highlights

Climbing highets peak in Kurdistan
Visit Sanandaj central of Kurdistan province
Hiking in virgin part of Zagros range
Visit amazing Howraman
Visit Anahita Temple
 
 

Itinerary

  • Day 1:  Arriving

    Arriving to Tehran. Check in the 3star hotel. City tour in Tehran. Prepare for tomorrow.

    Accommodation :Hotel***   Food service :L,D
  • Day 2:  Sanandag

    Around noon fly to beautiful Sanandag city, center of Kurdistan province. Half day city tour in Sanandag.

    Accommodation :Hotel***   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 3:  Hiking in Chehel Cheshmeh

    Drive about 2 hours toward Divandarreh city north Kurdistan. Start hiking 3-4 hours to Best village at 1800m base of Kuh-e-Chehel Cheshmeh (Quli Zoleikha ). Overnight in mountain hut.

    Accommodation :Shelter / Hut   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 4:  Quli Zoleikha 3197m

    Early in the morning, start long hiking up the Kuh-e-Chehel Cheshmeh (Quli Zoleikha ) 3197m, highest peak in Kurdistan province about 8 hours. Descend from the different side. Drive to Mariwan city about 1.30 hour. Overnight in local lodge.

    Accommodation :Local House   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 5:  Hiking in Uraman Takht

    Drive about 30km toward Uraman Takht. Start hiking about 5-6 hours in the colorful beautiful area. Overnight in camp (village)

    Accommodation :Tent   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 6:  Hiking in Uraman Takht

    After breakfast, start hiking for 6 hours to amazing Uraman Takht village at 1500m. Overnight in beautiful stone Shadi hotel.

    Accommodation :Hotel***   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 7:  Hiking along Sirwan river

    After breakfast, start hiking along Sirwan river for 5-6 hours. Overnight in camp near a village in the way.

    Accommodation :Tent   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 8:  Hiking to Palangan village

    After breakfast, start hiking to Palangan village toward Kamyaran city. Drive about 1 hour to Kermanshah city.

    Accommodation :Hotel***   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 9:  City tour in Kermanshah

    Half day city tour in Kermanshah include Taq-e-Bostan, Bisotun, Anahita Temple according to the time.

    Accommodation :Hotel***   Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 10:  Departure

    Drive 5 hours back to the IKA airport. 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 fee
Free WiFi
Porter in the mountain
Visa invitation or E.visa
International flight
Tips
Souvenir
Personal mountain equipment
Visa fee
Travel insurance
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 ) ,
 
 
 
 
from
990
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.

Date & Price

Date Price Status Booking
Saturday, October 1, 2022 990 Book Now
Thursday, April 20, 2023 920 Book Now
Monday, May 15, 2023 990 Book Now
 

Details

Trip Duration

10 days

IranMTravel

Hardness

7/10

IranMTravel

Trip Style

Hiking

IranMTravel

Best Time

October - April - May

IranMTravel

Location

Zagros Range

IranMTravel

Max Hieght

3197m




The Zagros is one of the two long mountain ranges of Iran, which stretches from the northwestern borders to the south of Iran and has accommodated different ethnic groups and civilizations in its heart for many years. Zagros trekking tour is a combination of walking in the most pristine and remote areas of Iran and seeing the beauties of Zagros nature along with getting acquainted with the culture and way of life of the people of these areas and also visiting the oldest and most amazing ancient monuments of Iran.



from
990
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

Climbing highets peak in Kurdistan
Visit Sanandaj central of Kurdistan province
Hiking in virgin part of Zagros range
Visit amazing Howraman
Visit Anahita Temple
 
 

Itinerary

  • Day 1:  Arriving

    Arriving to Tehran. Check in the 3star hotel. City tour in Tehran. Prepare for tomorrow.

    Accommodation :Hotel***
    Food service :L,D
  • Day 2:  Sanandag

    Around noon fly to beautiful Sanandag city, center of Kurdistan province. Half day city tour in Sanandag.

    Accommodation :Hotel***
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 3:  Hiking in Chehel Cheshmeh

    Drive about 2 hours toward Divandarreh city north Kurdistan. Start hiking 3-4 hours to Best village at 1800m base of Kuh-e-Chehel Cheshmeh (Quli Zoleikha ). Overnight in mountain hut.

    Accommodation :Shelter / Hut
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 4:  Quli Zoleikha 3197m

    Early in the morning, start long hiking up the Kuh-e-Chehel Cheshmeh (Quli Zoleikha ) 3197m, highest peak in Kurdistan province about 8 hours. Descend from the different side. Drive to Mariwan city about 1.30 hour. Overnight in local lodge.

    Accommodation :Local House
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 5:  Hiking in Uraman Takht

    Drive about 30km toward Uraman Takht. Start hiking about 5-6 hours in the colorful beautiful area. Overnight in camp (village)

    Accommodation :Tent
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 6:  Hiking in Uraman Takht

    After breakfast, start hiking for 6 hours to amazing Uraman Takht village at 1500m. Overnight in beautiful stone Shadi hotel.

    Accommodation :Hotel***
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 7:  Hiking along Sirwan river

    After breakfast, start hiking along Sirwan river for 5-6 hours. Overnight in camp near a village in the way.

    Accommodation :Tent
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 8:  Hiking to Palangan village

    After breakfast, start hiking to Palangan village toward Kamyaran city. Drive about 1 hour to Kermanshah city.

    Accommodation :Hotel***
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 9:  City tour in Kermanshah

    Half day city tour in Kermanshah include Taq-e-Bostan, Bisotun, Anahita Temple according to the time.

    Accommodation :Hotel***
    Food service :B,L,D
  • Day 10:  Departure

    Drive 5 hours back to the IKA airport. 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 fee
Free WiFi
Porter in the mountain
Visa invitation or E.visa
International flight
Tips
Souvenir
Personal mountain equipment
Visa fee
Travel insurance
 
 
 
 
 
 

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
Saturday, October 1, 2022 990 Book Now
Thursday, April 20, 2023 920 Book Now
Monday, May 15, 2023 990 Book Now