High Peaks of Dena Mountains Ascent

• Ascend the highest peaks of Zagros Mountains
• Spectacular scenery of Dena National Park
• Chance to see the wild animals
• Walking through the ridge line
• Overnight staying in high altitude camp Taste of local food
• Traditional local house
• Visiting amazing cave in Dena mountains foothills
• Biosphere Reserve sites

Zagros Mountains:

Zagros is one of the longest mountain ranges in Asia (sixth) after the Himalaya, Kunlun Mountains, Tian Shan Mountains, Altay Mountains and Ural Mountains.

Zagros forms the largest mountain range in Iran and Iraq, spreading across the whole length of the western and southwestern Iranian plateau, begining in northwestern Iran and ending at Strait of Hormuz. Zagros range is about 932 miles (1,500 km) long and more than 150 miles (240 km) wide. The mountains are separated into many sub-ranges and organically have the same age as the age as The Alps. Zagros is also home for rich and complex flora widely oak-dominated.

Relatively wet, warm and cold climates can be found in Zagros. The vegetation is rich and diverse including 10 million ha of oak forest and also wild pistachio forests at its south-eastern end. Hillocks are up to 1000 m high while mountain peaks elevation varies from 2000m to 4000m. The highest peaks of Zagros, of which the highest one is Ghashmastan (4435m), are located in the high mountains of Dena.

This vast area with its beauties is ideal for many adventure activities like mountaineering, trekking, wildlife adventures, river trekking, river swimming, climbing and nomad adventures.

Dena Mountain chains:

Dena range has 80 km length and 15 km average width with more than 47 peaks higher than 4000 meters. This vast area with its beauties is ideal for many adventure activities like mountaineering, trekking, wildlife adventures, river trekking, revier swimming, climbing and nomad adventures.

Dena is a protected area by Iranian Department of Environment because of its vast range of plants, several endangered endemic mammals and natural resources.

The central part of Dena (Dena National Park) was registered by UNESCO on their list of Biosphere Reserve sites. A biosphere reserve is an ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest. It is a label given by UNESCO to help protect the sites in the world.

Dena National Park

Dena is a protected area by the Iranian Department of Environment because of its vast range of plants, several endangered endemic mammals and natural resources. Oak species dominate the highlands, while pistachio and almond are common at lower elevations. Hackberry, walnut, and pear trees are scattered throughout this eco-region. A variety of animal life, such as brown bear, eagles, wolves, various wild cats including caracals, lynxes and leopards, wild goat have long made their homes in the region. On the other hand many large rivers, including Karun, Dez, and Karkheh originate from the area flowing into the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea. Scenic waterfalls, pools, and lakes add beauty to the mountainous landscape.

The central part of Dena (Dena National Park) was registered by UNESCO on their list of Biosphere Reserve sites. A biosphere reserve is an ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest. It is a label given by UNESCO to help protect the sites in the world.

Untill now the vast majority of people living in the area practice a nomadic lifestyle.

The cultural diversity of the local communities, including the nomad communities are manifested by their languages, traditional production activities, herding, food products, dresses, festivals and dances.

This tour is designed for who have limited time and interested to have a tough hiking in one of the most beautiful peaks in Iran in Zagros mountains. The mountain is located in northern Shiraz on the way to Esfahan city. So its suites for who would like to start from Shiraz and Finished it in Esfahan. Dena is not the name of the peak. It’s a name of mountain chain with around 80 km and above this chain there is a trail on the ridge with a lot of peaks over 4000 m. On this hike we have a plan to ascent one of the most popular peak “ Hoszad Peak” with 4350 m height. According to the group fitness and the season and daylight we can ascent a couple of peak as well. The mountain chain also located inside of a National Park and there are a lot of wild animals and on the foothills of this mountain there are a lot of plant, trees and farm as well as villages. This area is not touristic area but its more interesting than many regions you may read on your guide book. Most trekking routes in Iran have been developed in Alborz Mountain range while Zagros is more rich in terms of untouched nature, landscape, a variety of plants, animals and special nomadic people.

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