Itinerary Alam Koh + Damavand

Iran Mountain Trekking Tours - Alam Kouh + Damavand

Itinerary Alam Kouh and Damavand

Trek Alam Kouh and Mount Damavand Iran in one program. The following summer trekking itineraries are the best plans for incoming foreign mountaineers to have enogh preparation and acclimatization before Climbing Damavand Mountain, Iran. Ascend Mount Alam and Mount Damavand, the two highest summits in Iran only in one program. You may make some modification to the itineraries to best suit your program. You can add extra days to any package and reserve it for bad weather, more acclimatization or your team being exhausted to continue the schedule.

Important

These programs are highly depended on Trekking Season, Weather and Iran Holidays.
To go to Alam Kouh you must pass the Chalous Road and for Mt Damavand you should pass the Haraz Road. These roads are the only access to the mentioned mountains. Narrow mountainous ways which passe through Alborz Mountain Range. In fact two very busy main roads which connect Tehran to the Caspian Sea in north of Iran. On Iranian weekends (Thursday/Friday) and during Iran holidays there are heavy traffic jam on these roads. To ease the movement of the cars the roads are turned to one way direction by police in the peak of traffic jams. In general terms the best starting day is Saturday to avoid traffic problems on the roads and also to avoid the Mountain Crowd.

8 Days Itinerary Alam Koh and Damavand

Day 1: Transfer from hotel in Tehran to Rodbarak or Vandarbon. O/N mountain hut.
Day 2: Trek to Hesarchal. O/N tent.
Day 3: Climb Alam Kuh summit 4850 m. Descend to Rodbarak/Vandarbon. O/N hut.
Day 4: Transfer from Rodbarak/Vandarbon to Camp 1 Polour (altitude 2270 m). O/N C1.
Day 5: Transfer to Camp 2 and trek to Camp 3 Bargah Sevom (altitude 4250 m). O/N C3.
Day 6: Trek to Damavand summit (altitude 5671 m) and descent back to the Camp 3. O/N C3.
Day 7: Descent to Camp 2 and transfer to Camp 1 and Tehran. O/N hotel
Day 8: Reserved day for bad weather. O/N C1/C3/hotel. Tour ends.

14 Days Itinerary Alam Kuh and Damavand

Day 1: Arrive to Tehran. Transfer to a hotel in Tehran. Overnight hotel.
Day 2: Transfer from hotel to Rodbarak/Vandarnon. O/N mountain hut.
Day 3: Acclimatization day. O/N mountain hut.
Day 4: Trek to Sarchal Refuge. O/N Sarchal Shelter/tent.
Day 5: Climb to Alam Kuh summit (4850 m). Descend to Sarchal refuge. O/N Shelter/tent.
Day 6: Descend to Rodbarak/Vandarnon. O/N mountain hut.
Day 7: Transfer from Rodbarak/Vandarnon to Camp 1 Polour (altitude 2270 m). O/N C1.
Day 8: Transfer to Camp 2 and trek to Camp 3 Bargah Sevom (altitude 4250 m). O/N C3.
Day 9: Acclimatization day, go to higher than Camp 3 (4800-5000m). O/N C3.
Day 10: Trek to Damavand summit (altitude 5671 m) and back to the Camp 3. O/N C3.
Day 11: Reserved day for bad weather. O/N any camp/hotel.
Day 12: Descent to Camp 2 and transfer to Camp 1 and Tehran. O/N hotel.
Day 13: Sightseeing tour in Tehran. O/N hotel
Day 14: Transfer to Airport. Tour ends.

Alam Kuh

Alam Koh is a beautiful mountain in north of Iran. Due to its similarity, height and also the representation of good-looking peaks, Alam Koh is nicknamed as Alpine of Iran. The elevation of Alam Kooh is 4850 masl and it is the 2nd highest mountain in Iran after Mt Damavand (5671 masl). Alam Kuh is located near Kelardasht district in Mazandaran province. Mount Alam is a part of Takht-e Suleyman Massif in Alborz Mountain Range. Alam Mountain has many different routes for hiking, trekking, bouldering and ice climbing.

Alam means some sort of object that standing straight like a flag and Koh means mountain.

Other names and spelings of Alam Koh
In Persian: علم کوه‎‎, Alam Kooh is also written in different spelings, Alam-Kuh, Alam Kouh, Alam Kooh, Alam Koh, AlamKooh, AlamKoh,Alamkouh, Alamkuh.

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Maps

The first maps shows the trail from starting point Vandarbon to Tang Galou and Hesarchal to Alam Koh Peak. The secound map is the road map from Tehran to Chalus and Hraz Roads.

Damavand Mountain Camping Sites
Damavand Camp, known by several names including Damavand Base Camp and Damavand Camp II, is locally called Goosfand-Sara (گوسفند سرا ), meaning "sheepfold," or the Saheb al-Zaman Mosque (مسجد صاحب الزمان ) campsite. This camp is a pivotal stop for hikers and mountaineers as they prepare to summit Mount Damavand, offering basic amenities and a place to rest.

As the most popular and easily accessible starting point for Mount Damavand expeditions, the camp provides essential facilities such as a small mountain refuge, the Saheb al-Zaman Mosque, and a sheepfold. Situated at an elevation of 3,040 meters, with coordinates Latitude 35.9020° and Longitude 52.1094°, this is the key base camp for those taking the south route, especially during the summer. It provides a much-needed rest point before climbers embark on the steep ascent to the summit.

Mount Damavand Insights: Location, Statistics, and History of Iran’s Famous Summit
Mount Damavand is not just the highest mountain in Iran, it is also a revered symbol of Iranian pride and natural beauty. This guide provides valuable insights into the location, key statistics, and historical significance of the mountain. Learn about Damavand’s volcanic activity, its towering height of 5,671 meters, and its place in Persian mythology. With comprehensive details about climbing routes, environmental challenges, and cultural relevance, this resource offers all the insights you need to understand the grandeur of Mount Damavand.

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