Entries by Hosein Ghazanfari

Damavand Fake Summit

The summit you can see standing near Bargah-e Sevom hut is actually a fake summit with 5400 m of elevation.  Taking the southern Damavand trekking route, the most commonly used route, you’ll reach Bargah-e-Sevom hut, the nearest hut to the summit, after passing by Goosfandsara hut. The summit visible from this point is actually a […]

Mount Damavand Difficulty

The difficulty level of climbing any mountain depends on the pressure applied to the mountain climber when ascending and descending it and how difficult the trek is for them. Many factors determine the level of difficulty of a mountain such as the technique that the mountain climber uses for his trek. In this article, we’ll […]

Mount Damavand Elevation

Mount Damavand (5610 m) is the first natural attraction in Iran to be declared a national heritage. The unique Mount Damavand is the tallest mountain in Iran, the tallest volcano in Asia and the tallest conical mountain in the world. If you’re a meticulous person, you may be confused by the different numbers referring to […]

Mount Damavand Frozen Animals!

Standing on Mount Damavand summit, you may realize several frozen sheep carcasses resembling mummies next to the signs marking Damavand summit. The remains of these sheep have been perfectly preserved due to the existence of sulfur and the low temperature of Damavand peak. The reason for their existence has been unknown for the past 20-30 […]

Coronavirus in Iran: Latest News & Updates

Corona Countries around the world have been on alert since the Coronavirus started spreading around the world. Many countries around the world have confirmed cases of coronavirus and are struggling to prevent this disease from further spreading.   The first confirmed cases in Iran were announced on February 21, 2020, in Qom, a city in the […]

Swiss Ambassador: Living in Iran is a Great Experience

Markus Leitner, the Swiss ambassador in Tehran, visited Tehran international Tourism and handicrafts exhibition. “Iranians are so hospitable, this is the very first thing I heard from the Swiss tourists who are impressed by these characteristics.” Said Leitner. Below is the interview of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism & Handicrafts (CTHN) with Swiss ambassador: […]