Beyond the first ramparts of northern Iran’s Alborz Mountains, Gazorkhan village sits beneath an impenetrable-looking wall of jagged ridges in an elongated valley. The surrounding pomegranate ...

2. The Alborz Mountain Range The Alborz Mountains stretch from the borders of Azerbaijan along the Caspian Sea and continue southeast, forming a natural barrier between the Caspian coast and the ...

There’s a lot to love: The country is a trove of unexpectedly stunning landscapes, from the steep, craggy, snowswept Alborz Mountains to vast fields of reddish sand dunes. And the people are ...

As the seasons change, Savadkuh transforms into a captivating landscape, inviting travelers to explore its diverse offerings and immerse themselves in the magic of this hidden gem in the heart of the ...

Strong winds and snowfall led to what were rare avalanches in the Alborz mountain range, which is popular for hiking and climbing. Deadly avalanches are not a common occurrence in Iran ...