Dizin
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Dizin is a ski resort north of Tehran. The highest ski lift reaches 3,600 m (11,800 ft), making it one of the 40 highest ski resorts in the world. Popular with Iranians on the weekend.
Facts and figures
Quick Facts, Ski Resort Specifications
Targeted Activities: Skiing, Snowboarding, Grass Ski
Season Availability: November to May
Height variation 2650m to 3600m
One of the highest ski lifts in the world, lift reaches 3,600 m (11,800 ft),
One of the 40 highest ski resorts in the world.Top elevation, Highest Lift : 3600m
Base elevation, Lowest Piste : 2650m
Vertical drop Max 850m
Skiable area: 470 ha
Runs: 23
Night skiing: No
Lift system:
3 gondola, telecabins,
12 chairlifts , Ski Lifts
1 hammer teleski,
7 dish teleskis, drag lifts,
2 skilifts, chair lifts
Snow depths average 2m at bottom to 6m at the top
Established in 1969
From Tehran:
Taxi. 400-450,000 rials one-way.
One Americans dollar = 10000 rials
Group tour organized by us too
Minibus Tel: + 98 + (0) 912 6708975
Leaves very early in the morning, around 5am, and departs from Dizin around 3pm. Price is 300,000 rials
| Dizins, Hotel Room PRICES (October 2010):
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| Double |
Triple |
Four Beds |
Five Beds |
Six Beds |
Ten Beds |
Suite |
Royal Suite |
Villa |
Extra |
| 85 $ |
105 $ |
126 $ |
146 $ |
168 $ |
249 $ |
192 $ |
282 $ |
255 $ |
21 $
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To have up to date information and prices call to the hotel information
The Telephone number of the hotel is as below:
+98+261+5212978
+98+262+5212979
There are two ways to reach Dizin from Tehran. The longest and safest way is in the west of Teran. This road is usually open but it takes about 2, 5 hours. The quickest way is directly north passing through the resort of Shemshak. The minibus mentioned above use this way.
Make sure you check the weather and snow forecast before you leave Tehran. You may even be sour that the slope is not close either.
In some religious days all ski slopes in Iran could be closed.
The hotel is located just 20 m from the bottom of the slopes. The parking area is just 50 m away with a few shops that rent out ski equipment.
Damavand 5674m. from top of the Dizin
Dizin is an excellent place for skiing and snowboarding, with 22 lifts in the area. A day skipass costs between 200,000 and 300,000 rials (more on the weekend). A snowboard can be rented for 200,000 per day, but can go as high as 500,000 per day depending on where you rent and quality. Cheaper rentals are available in Shemshakor at the parking on the top of Dizin.
It is possible to rent ski and snowboard equipment at three places.
Please contact us and have an experienced guide, instructor who can take you to other mountains and off-piste skiing.
There is also a hotel in Shemshak from where you can catch a ride or a taxi to the top of the slope. Next to Dizin Hotel 1 there is another hotel with the equally creative name Dizin Hotel 2. Dizin Hotel 1, ¢Ï+98 261 5212449 - 5212978 (fax: +98 261 5212449). Old hotel situated just in front of the ski slopes. Great view from rooms facing the slopes. Restaurant serves the usual kebabs. The former cool-looking retro bar has been turned into a coffee shop with non-alcoholic beer. 30% discount on weekdays.560,000, Gajereh Hotel.There is also hotel about five minutes before arriving at Hotel Dizin.You can get a taxi or min bus from the top of the slope Dizin to Shemshak which is another ski resorts just 15 minutes away. Shemshak is steeper and very good for experienced skiers.
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