{"id":3164,"date":"2019-08-21T09:30:17","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T05:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sepanja.com\/enblog\/?p=3164"},"modified":"2020-07-10T13:14:52","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T08:44:52","slug":"a-journey-to-irans-rooftop-damavand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sepanja.com\/enblog\/a-journey-to-irans-rooftop-damavand\/","title":{"rendered":"A journey to Iran\u2019s rooftop, Damavand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Damavand is a city and capital of Damavand County, Tehran Province.<\/p>\n

It is close to Iran’s tallest peak Mount Damavand, which Ferdowsi mentions abundantly in the Shahnameh.<\/p>\n

The city has relatively cool weather year-round.<\/p>\n

Damavand is 74 kilometers from Tehran.<\/p>\n

The three adjacent provinces are, Tehran, Semnan, and Mazandaran.<\/p>\n

The folks from the capital (Tehran) are.<\/p>\n

anxiously awaiting for the weekends to rush to Damavand for a breath of fresh air, and it\u2019s mild weather.<\/p>\n

Because of it\u2019s proximity to Damavand peak is also a favorite attraction among other tourists.<\/p>\n

If you are traveling to Tehran<\/a>, we recommend that you add a day or two to visit this historic and tourism city as well.<\/p>\n

In this article we intent to make you more familiar with this vacationers heaven.<\/p>\n

\"eghlim-damavand\"<\/p>\n

\u00a0Damavand Climate<\/h2>\n

Damavand has a desert climate.<\/p>\n

There is virtually no rainfall during the year in Damavand… .<\/p>\n

The average annual temperature in Damavand is 12.1 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n

About 149 mm of precipitation falls annually.<\/p>\n

Because of mount Damavand elevation, all rains are in a snow form, and low temperature can reach -20 C in winter.<\/p>\n

Hottest months are Jun-July, and coldest month is December.<\/p>\n

Varieties of Herbal plants, and wild animals that could be found in Damavand.<\/p>\n

In this region you will find wild figs, peanuts, juniper, herb-sophia, violet plants, Echium, Licorice, Hedge-Mustered, Hollyhocks-Plants, Chicory, and several other plants highly in demands for their medicinal use .<\/p>\n

\"01iran-khartouran-\"<\/p>\n

Also there is no shortage of wild animals such as Argali, Wild Goats, and Leopards.<\/p>\n

This region is also known for being sanctuary to many types of birds.<\/p>\n

partridge, Crow, Teyhu, Gold Eagles, Qerqi, and Lesser kestrel.<\/p>\n

\"soghat-DAMAVAND\"<\/p>\n

\"halva\"<\/h2>\n

Souvenirs<\/h2>\n

We recommend that you pick a few of your favorite sweets in your way out.<\/p>\n

Halva looz, Tootak, famous local bread, rock candy, or honey.<\/p>\n

\"Cheshmeh-A\u2018la-\"<\/p>\n

Vacation rentals in Iran<\/a><\/p>\n

Accommodations in Damavand<\/h2>\n

Many of sepanja\u2019s hosts have graciously shared their houses, apartments, villas, and suites to our guests.<\/p>\n

We recommend strongly that you make your reservation in advance.<\/p>\n

Places to visit during your stay in Damavand.<\/p>\n

Damavand is best known for Mount Damavand peak, and it\u2019s natural spring waters, but you also might want to visit some of the most amazing waterfalls, lakes and greenery that surrounded this area.<\/p>\n

\"Tizab-\"<\/p>\n

Tezaab waterfall<\/h2>\n

It is located in Dashte Mezar, 5 kilometers away from Damavand.<\/p>\n

It has sour and salty tasted water.<\/p>\n

Most locals are using it for curing digestive conditions, and skin diseases.<\/p>\n

To reach this place you need proper hiking gear.<\/p>\n

\"Tizab-\"<\/p>\n

\"daryache-tar-\"<\/h2>\n

Tar Lake<\/h2>\n

Tar is an hour away from Damavand, and two and half hours from Tehran offers great views and also a great fishing and boating area.<\/p>\n

\"Cheshmeh-A\u2018la1\"<\/p>\n

\"Cheshmeh-A\u2018la-\"<\/h2>\n

Aala Natural Spring<\/h2>\n

It is 10 minutes rides from Damavand.<\/p>\n

This is the source of most bottle waters.<\/p>\n

It also possesses the cleanest air around.<\/p>\n

\"gharroodafshan-\"<\/p>\n

Roodafshan Cave<\/h2>\n

Roodafshan Cave in Damavand is a tourist attraction of Iran.<\/p>\n

It is located in Roodafshan Village.<\/p>\n

\"Damvand-Mountain-Climbi\"<\/p>\n

Damavand peak<\/h2>\n

The majestic damavand peak has always been the symbol of pride for this nation.<\/p>\n

It stand at 5610 m tall, and it is the tallest volcanic peaks in Asia.<\/p>\n

Temple of Sheikh shebli in city of damavand.<\/p>\n

\"Hamam-darvish\"<\/p>\n

Darvish public bath<\/h2>\n

This structure is dating back to Safavid dynasty.<\/p>\n

Other tourist attractions are, Jangalac waterfall, Aabali ski resorts, Growbar Waterfall, Boornick Cave, Deev natural spring water, lake Hooyer.<\/p>\n

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