Darband

One of the resorts neighborhoods in Tehran and close to Tajrish and Shemiran that has created a beautiful atmosphere with its old and mountainous texture is Darband. It is the beginning of a popular hiking trail into Mount Tochal, which towers over Tehran.

unique resort


Description

This village is natural and beautiful area in north of Tehran. It is at an altitude of 1700 meters above sea level and is one of the main starting ways for climbers to central Alborz. Many cozy restaurants with Iranian cuisine, coffee shops with music and friendly atmosphere are just some of the facilities that you can enjoy.

Being part of the capital, The village was first one in that district of Tehran. Darband has become one of the resorts for the capital where they can escape from the bustle of the city and enjoy their time in the beautiful and fresh environment. The Persian term of this resort translates to "door of the mountain" (band, a variation of vand and fand, meaning "mountain").

 

Delicious Food

There’s no shortage of street vendors selling an assortment of treats to tantalise your taste buds. Soured and sweet dates and apricots are popular, as are pickled walnuts and lavashak (sheets of pressed dried fruit). Kebabs, steamed lima beans and freshly roasted corn on the cob are also particularly popular snacks. For those looking for something more substantial, there are several cafes, tea houses and restaurants dotted throughout the area.


Why Darband

If you are looking for a place to relax, keep up walking for 10 minutes and you’ll be greeted with plants, natural streams, and some waterfalls. There are platforms with rugs and pillows on it, Where you can enjoy a tea, have different kinds of snacks, or smoke a hookah. It is a suitable place to feel away from the bustle and clutter of Tehran. It has become one of the resorts for the capital where they can escape from the bustle of the city and enjoy their time in the beautiful and fresh environment.

Opening hours


The opening hours of this resort are every day 24 hours of 7 days of week. But i recommend to visit it in the afternoon so, you can take the most beautiful pictures.