Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Adventurous Activities
Iran might not be known for its outdoor activities but with time and a little effort there is
plenty to get the heart racing. All of the following can done on your own, or contact one
of the experienced local adventure agencies,
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.
Skiing
Race down the long downhills at Dizin, the most established of Iran's 20-plus ski
fields (
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)
Mountain climbing
Take the three-day trek to the summit of Fuji-esque Mt Damavand,
the Middle East's highest mountain (
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)
Desert trekking
Venture into the sands by camel or foot from the desert villages of
Farahzad (
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)
or Mesr (
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)
Rock climbing
Tackle one of the region's classic climbing challenges at Farhad Tarash, in
the shadow of the historic Bisotun rock inscriptions (
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)
Social trekking
Wander up into the Alborz from Darband in north Tehran on a Friday and
soon find yourself adopted by local trekkers (
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)
