A number of high mountains, stunning sceneries and... turn Iran into one of the top destinations in the world for mountain climbers.
The awe-inspiring landscape of rugged mountains is simply everywhere in the heart of Iran. Discover the many great mountains, scenery, and fascinating wildlife by venturing off the beaten tracks. Be charmed by snow-capped peaks and lush evergreens that will definitely capture your hearts and camera lenses, and be satisfied with the breathtaking reward of finding yourself in the breathtaking scenery of distant mountains.
Iran mountains reveal the secrets of our planet and broaden your experience. In the ancient Persian mythology, the mountain was the symbol of human bond with God. As the sun sets behind the mountains, the tomb of Achaemenid kings (Naqsh-e Rostam) is drilled in the heart of the mountain.
Iran is a vast country with various geographic areas, with mountainous regions covering about 55 percent of the country and limited to the Alborz and Zagros mountain ranges. Therefore, Iran, with about 44 high peaks, is among the best mountaineering destinations in the world, which annually brings together a large number of professional hikers from around the world. Some of the most important mountains of the country are as follows:
Mount Damavand is the highest summit in the magnificent mountain ranges of Alborz. Malek ol Shoaraye Bahar, who is known for his poems, describe it as a captive demon.
Mount Alam is a mountain in the Alborz mountain range in the north of Iran, forming a part of the Takht-e Suleyman Massif. It is the second-highest peak in Iran with an elevation of 4,848 meters behind Mount Damavand.
The people of Ardebil believe that this mountain is very sacred and swear in some parts of the mountains. The people of this city are also called Mount Sabalan, Mount Soltan Savalan.
The Mount Tochal (3962 m), which is a part of the Alborz range, is one of the highest peaks in Tehran, which is known as Bam-e Tehran.
“Oh! Squander not this breath that Heaven hath lent thee, Nor make too sure another breath to borrow!’” Khayam