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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Dizin
Spend 1 night skiing at Dizin (day pass + hotel) and return to Tehran; total 1–2 days.
Dizin is a high‑altitude ski resort north of Tehran. A full day on the slopes plus an overnight stay covers the main activities – skiing, snowboarding, and a short hike to view Mount Damavand. Most visitors return to Tehran the next morning.
- Country
- Iran
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (cold, good snow)
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (resort closed)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IRR
- Money
- Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Day pass 120 000–150 000 IRR (weekends higher) · Snowboard rental 100 000–300 000 IRR (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taxi Tehran → Dizin (one‑way) | 300 000–350 000 IRR |
| Minibus return (public) | 100 000 IRR |
| Hotel night (Dizin Hotel) | US$80–200 |
| Hotel night (Gajereh Hotel) | US$65–130 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IKA · Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
- About 2 h drive to Dizin via Karaj
Typical fares
- Tehran → Dizin (taxi)
- ≈ 300 000–350 000 IRR, 2 h via Karaj (check)
- Minibus round‑trip
- ≈ 100 000 IRR, departs early morning (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxi or minibus from Tehran (≈ 300‑350 k IRR one‑way). Within the resort the hotel is 20 m from the bottom lift; ski lifts and a short walk connect to the mid‑mountain restaurant.
See and do
Known for
- Skiing and snowboarding
- Mount Damavand views
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tehran | Taxi or minibus, about 2 h via Karaj | ≈ 2 h |
| Mount Damavand viewpoint | Ski lift to mid‑mountain, short hike | ≈ 30 min from hotel |
| Shemshak ski resort | Taxi from Dizin top, 15 min | ≈ 15 min |
Sleep
- Dizin Hotel
- Old hotel, rooms face slopes, free Wi‑Fi, 30 % weekday discount
- Gajereh Hotel
- Cheaper, free shuttle to ski lifts
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is it? | قیمت چقدر است؟gheymat cheghadr ast? |
| Can I pay by card? | میتوانم با کارت پرداخت کنم؟mitavanam ba kart pardakht konam? |
| Where is the ski lift? | آسانسور اسکی کجاست؟asansor ski kojast? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Road via Shemshak often closed by avalanches; use Karaj route (≈ 2.5 h) for reliability
- Police patrol the slopes; keep modest dress and respect local customs
- Prices for day passes and rentals vary by season – verify before purchase
Generally safe; police patrol slopes, dress modestly and respect local customs.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Dizin yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Skiing and snowboarding
- Mount Damavand views
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Dizin, revision 4988593 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4988593
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/dizin). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.