Tochal Peak

Tochal is a peak in northern Tehran and part of the foothills of the Alborz mountain range. Tochal's southern slope borders the city of Tehran, and its summit overlooks the city. "Tochal" means a water-catching hollow or a small lake, and near the peak there is a small lake of natural ice, which gave the mountain its name. The peak lies in the south of the Central Alborz mountain region, bounded on the east by the peaks of Lezun, Kolakchal and Darabad, and on the west by Shahneshin Peak and the Imamzadeh Davud area.

The Tochal Cable Car is one of Tochal's best-known attractions. It has three main lines with seven stations, one ski lift line and three chairlift lines. Its stations are located at elevations of 1,900 m, 2,480 m, 2,910 m and 3,680 m respectively. At 7,500 metres long, this cable car is one of the longest cable car lines in the world, and it lets you easily reach an elevation of 3,680 metres above sea level and fully enjoy the pleasant air of Tehran's heights. If you are tempted to ride the Tochal Cable Car, you should know that Ordibehesht, Khordad, Mehr and Aban (roughly late April to mid-June and late September to late November) are the best times to climb Tochal.

Climbing Tochal comes in different levels of difficulty. The difficulty depends on which route you choose and in which season you plan to climb the peak. Other factors affecting the difficulty are the climber's physical condition and fitness, and their equipment. Overall, this is a mountain of moderate height, and climbing it is suitable for climbers from beginners to professionals. Tochal in Tehran lies in a mountainous area, so it mostly has a mild, cool climate. The best time to visit Tochal is spring, summer and early autumn. During this period the weather on Tochal is cool yet sunny, and there will be no snow, cold or ice.