Dena long trail through the highest Peaks of Zagros Mountains

• Hike in heights of MT. Dena Protected Area
• Spectacular landscape of the highest peaks of Zagros Mountains
• Off the beaten track of Iran
• Cross Dena National Park
• Visit nomad tribes (related to the season)
• Hiking through a river on a canyon
• One of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve sites of Iran
• Crossing different type of terrain everyday
• Chance of visiting wild animals
• Taste local cuisine
• Ecological Characteristics of the Park
• Socialize with local people and stay with them in their house

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.

More info:

https://www.unesco.org/en/mab/dena

This tour suits real trekkers who enjoy long trekking in a non-touristic region. Most trekking routes in Iran have been developed in Alborz Mountain range while Zagros is richer in terms of untouched nature, landscape, a variety of plants, animals and special nomadic people. In other hands this trek is between Shiraz and Isfahan and its perfect for who do Iran Classic route which is more accessible to compare with another trek. This Adventure Iran tour will take you to a NON-touristic area for one week. You will hike along Dena Mountains from North West to south east around 80 km, ascending the highest peaks of Zagros Mountains.
Your one week adventure will start from Shiraz with three hours driving to a town in Dena foothills. Then your hike will start along the mountains through unknown villages, farms, gardens and untouched nature of the Zagros Mountains. One of the highlight of this trip is Dena National Park and Dena protected area with its rivers, forests and waterfalls with the possibility of visiting nomad tribes. At the end of the trek you will ascend some of the highest over 4000 meter peaks of Zagros Mountains which is on Dena ridge Line Mountains. After trek you will travel to Isfahan.
On the trekking route, you will visit a couple of unknown villages and agricultural area of local people who work on their farms. Staying with them on their house and seeing their lifestyle is one of the highlights of this adventure journey. You have to walk on a river as well as passing a couple of huge canyon which is on our way.

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