Damavand
Tehrān, Iran
About Damavand
Damavand (دماوند) is a historic city at the foot of the Alborz mountains, the main gateway to Mount Damavand (5,671 m), Iran's highest peak and a legendary symbol in Persian mythology. The city has a traditional bazaar, old mosques, and natural hot springs.
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By Plane
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 120 km west.
By Train
By Car / Road
75 km east of Tehran via the Haraz Road (Route 77). Buses from Tehran's East Terminal take 1.5 h.
Damavand is compact, most sites are walkable. Taxis available.
Things to do
Mount Damavand: Iconic conical stratovolcano. Friday Mosque: Seljuk-era mosque with a brick minaret. Traditional Bazaar: vaulted brick ceilings. Hot Springs: at Polur and Abe Ask.
Walking tours of the historic sites. Photography of architectural landmarks.
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Local damavandi stew (khoresht-e damavand) and Alborz mountain honey.
Cafes & Nightlife
Bottled water. Traditional tea houses.
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Budget: Local guesthouses from 500,000 IRR. Mid-range: Hotels in nearby Tehran.
What to buy
Local bazaar for handicrafts and souvenirs.
Go next
Tehran (capital) · Qom (holy city) · Other towns in Tehran Province.
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