Mount Damavand a potentially active volcano, is a stratovolcano which is the highest peak in Iran and the Middle East, and the highest volcano in Asia.
A major settlement for mountain climbers is the new Iranian Mountain Federation Camp in the village of Polour, located on the south of the mountain.
There are at least 16 known routes to the summit, with varying levels of difficulty. Some of them are dangerous and require rock climbing. The most popular route is the southern route which has steps and a camp midway called "Bargah Sevom" Camp/Shelter at 4,220 m.
Itinerary
Trekking Damavand usually planned for 5 days (Tehran to Tehran);
Day1- Transfer form Tehran to Polur/Rineh
Day2- Pickup to "Gosfand Sara" and ascend to Base camp
Day3- Acclimatization
Day4- Ascendind Summit
Day5- Coming back to Tehran
Equipment
List of equipment for Climbing Damavand Summit;
Necessary equipment;
- Trekking / backpacking shoes
- Light backpack
- Duffle bag (luggage bag)
- wool hat (warm)
- Scarf
- Base layer (Jacket & Pants)
- Fleece (Jacket & Pants)
- Hardshell jacket (Gore-tex)
- Windstopper pants
- Down jacket
- Socks (3 set)
- Wool/Down socks (for Camp)
- Base glove + Windproof gloves (Two finger)
- Sleeping bag (Comfort -10 to 0)
- Head lamp + extra battery
- Sunglasses (Category 3)
- Sun cream (SPF +50)
- Trekking sticks
- Water bottle
- Personal hygiene items
Services
Available Services for Damavand climbing trip;
1- Accomodation at Polur / Rineh
2- Pickup to "Gosfand Sara" (3100 m)
3- Carring luggage (Doffle bages) by mule
4- Shelter or Tent at Base Camp (4250 m)
5- Fresh food and Hot drink at Base Camp
6- Climbing Permit
7 Climbing Certificate
Gallery
Photo gallery of Damavand climbing trips;
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Northeast face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Northeast face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Damavand (5610 m)
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Northeast face
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South face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Damavand (5610 m)
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South face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Damavand (5610 m)
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Mountainous complex in Damavand zone
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Northeast face Shelter
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South face of Damavand (base camp)
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Northeast face
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Damavand (5610 m)
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Northeast face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Northeast face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Advanced camp of Northeast face
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Damavand (5610 m)
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South face of Damavand
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South face of Damavand peak
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Base camp of Damavand (South face)
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Northeast face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Northeast face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Damavand (5610 m)
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Northeast face
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South face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Damavand (5610 m)
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South face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Damavand (5610 m)
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Mountainous complex in Damavand zone
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Northeast face Shelter
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South face of Damavand (base camp)
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Northeast face
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Damavand (5610 m)
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Northeast face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Northeast face of Damavand (5610 m)
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Advanced camp of Northeast face
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Damavand (5610 m)
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South face of Damavand
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South face of Damavand peak
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Base camp of Damavand (South face)
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