Birmi Peak

The Polished Rock of the Zagros in Southern Fars

Mountain
Bushehr, Khormoj
Altitude 1,960 m

Ability level Advanced
Routes 1 recorded route

Ability level: Advanced

Mount Birmi, the highest mountain in Bushehr Province with an average elevation of 1,950 metres, lies east of the city of Khormoj, stretching across the counties of Tangestan, Dashtestan and Dashti. This steep, rocky mountain is regarded as one of the most prominent peaks in southern Iran and holds a special place in environmental terms, as well as for mountaineering and tourism. The best-known summit of this range, called "Pazanan", is also the highest point in Bushehr Province.

Mount Birmi has diverse vegetation, including trees and shrubs such as wild pistachio (baneh), wild almond, kalkhonak, thyme, wormwood (artemisia), tangaz, qeych and ganzeh, creating an environment rich in biodiversity. The area is also home to animal species such as leopard, wild goat and ibex, mouflon (ram and ewe), wolf, fox, jackal, chukar partridge, see-see partridge, cuckoo and a variety of small birds (passerines), which makes it one of the important areas for wildlife lovers and nature tourism.

Within the Mount Birmi area there are several scenic gorges and hunting grounds, including Tang-e Sedr, Tang-e Palangi, Tang-e Bariko, Tang-e Shirineh and Tang-e Parzieh. Besides their environmental role, these areas are pristine attractions for climbers and adventurers. To the south of the range lie the Jashak salt dome (Mount Jashak) and Mount Derang, which, together with Birmi, form a unique landscape of the mountains of southern Iran. The peak has a hot, dry climate, and the best time to climb is during the cold months, that is, winter and early spring. In summer the temperature can exceed 50 degrees Celsius, and the southern routes, which are steep and dangerous, are not suitable.

Written by زهرا لنگری Last updated 03 Jul 2025

Activities

What you can do here, and what it takes

Walking

کفش پیاده‌روی به همراه داشته‌ باشید.
Mountaineering

بدون تجهیزات لازم کوهنوردی نمی‌توانید به این کوه بروید.

Specifications

Introduction of the location and specifications of Birmi Peak

Location: Bushehr, Khormoj

Coordinates: 28.72085100, 51.46768570 Open in maps

Height above mean sea: 1960 meter

Land Form: Mountainous, Mountain

Floras: Deserts and Dry Shrublands

Faunas: Presence of Predatory Animals, Presence of Allergenic Insects

Transports: Private car, Only with technical climbing equipment

Routes

ways to reach Birmi Peak

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1) Birmi Peak

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Birmi Peak is about three kilometres east of the town of Khormuj. To reach the area, head towards the county of Ahram on the road to Borazjan. Then take the highway between Ahram and Khormuj towards the Khayiz area. The village of Khayiz lies southeast of Ahram, the centre of Tangestan County, between Mount Birmi and Mount Sorkh. The distance from Khayiz to Ahram is about 20 minutes (25 kilometres). To climb Pazanan Peak, you can stay overnight in the village of Geshi, preferably arranged in coordination with local climbers. The ascent route begins in the village of Geshi, at the Geshi Gorge. The start of the route passes through several orchards and palm groves and is rocky. The elevation at the base is about 370 metres above sea level. The mountain has 8 khans, or tiers (some sources mention only 3 khans), which rise one after another like steps. The first to third khans have moderate, scree-covered slopes, while the fourth, fifth and sixth khans are relatively longer.

Elevation gain: 5719 meter