Alamut
Alamut geographically is a region lies on the west part of Alborz (Elborz) Mountains which is located in the provinces of Qazvin and Mazandaran and passes through curvatures and high mountains. Alamut is a tourists attraction from different aspects like rich history, gorgeous wilderness nature and various flora and fauna species.
It is one of the most attractive Iran destinations and trekking routes in Iran so that you will trek from one village to another one in each day and experience different situations of nature. It is also perfect as an adventure tour in Iran. You will have the chance to experience locals’ lifestyle, know their culture and have dinner with them and taste their traditional meals and next day you will experience a new story.
If you wish to adventure in Iran, do not hesitate to choose Alamut tours and trekking.
History
Alamut means “eagle’s nest” and contains two big and the most important citadels of Ismailis: Lambsar and Alamut Castles. The area was controlled
by Hassan-i Sabbah, the leader of Ismailis and his ASSASSINS for many years. Alamut was the headquarter for Assassins to campaign and preach to the new followers. Alamut Castle is a ruined fortress built on top of a high rock at the altitude of 2163 m above sea level. It was seized by Hassan-i Sabbah and his Assassins in 1090 AD and was functioning as the headquarter till 1256 AD. There are different narrations about the exact date of the construction and its founder, but it is said that it was built by the Jostanid or Justanid ruler about 865 AD. In 1256 AD, it was destroyed by the Mongols.
Activities
Trekking, Mountaineering, mountain biking, ski touring,
Best season
The best season for ascending the peak and trekking Alamut starts from Mid-April to Mid-June and early of October to end of November but for ski touring it is from early of January till end of March.
Biodiversity
The area is a very famous and rich in flora species like legume, grasses, mint, etc. The most invaluable fauna species are brown bear, ibex, wild cat, wolf, wild boar, leopard, rabbit, hedgehog, fox, jackal and different birds like eagle, huma bird, partridge, buzzard and different reptiles such as lizards, snakes and turtles.