Tourism

Mount Sabalan in Northwestern Iran

Located in the extreme northwest of Iran, Sabalan is the country's third highest peak after Damavand and Alam-Kuh. It is also higher than Mont Blanc in the Alps.

The mountain offers many attractions throughout the year. On the slopes of the mountain the mineral water from springs attracts large numbers of tourists each year, many of whom have faith in healing properties attributed to the springs.

The nomadic people of the area live in small villages, with their round “Yurt” tents appealing to tourism. Sabalan has a sky resort (Alvares) and different tourist areas such as the Sarein spa. The mountain is known for its beautiful vistas, including the Shirvan gorge, where few climbers ever venture.

Here are Mizan’s photos of a climb to the peak of Sabalan Mountain:

 

 

Fatemeh Askarieh

Fatemeh Askarieh is an Iranian journalist working on a range of fields including culture, art, lifestyle, cultural heritage, and tourism. She has been working with the Iran Front Page (IFP) Media Group for 10 years, and is currently the head of the Art and Lifestyle Department.

Recent Posts

Israeli attack on Lebanon kills Hezbollah spokesperson

An Israeli attack targeting a building in central Beirut has killed Hezbollah’s spokesman Mohammad Afif,…

8 hours ago

Iranian defense minister meets Syrian president, talks regional security

Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran’s Minister of Defense, met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in…

8 hours ago

Iranian journalist Zeynab Alipour passes at 33

Zeynab Alipour, a dedicated journalist for Jam-e Jam newspaper, passed away on Saturday evening due…

10 hours ago

Russia hits Ukraine’s power grid in biggest missile attack in months

Blasts rang out across Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and other cities early on Sunday, as Russia…

14 hours ago

At least 50 Palestinians killed in Israeli air raid on northern Gaza

At least 50 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on a five-story residential building in…

14 hours ago

Biden meets Xi, condemns North Korean soldiers dispatch to Russia for fight against Ukraine

Outgoing US President Joe Biden met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Lima, Peru, to discuss…

15 hours ago