IFP: Shemshak is one of Iran’s premiere ski facilities in winter, hosting domestic snowsports enthusiasts as well as an increasing number of foreigners, only an hour away from Tehran in the Alborz Mountains.
However, its charms continue well past the snowy season, as these photos from Mehrshow. The area is rich in terms of hiking trails, wildlife and plants, and its springtime greenery means that May and June are some of the best times to visit.