Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (cold, good snow)
- avoid Jun–Aug (resort closed)
- Airport
- IKA
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Dizin110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dizin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.Iran-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; police patrol slopes, dress modestly and respect local customs.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIKA Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (About 2 h drive to Dizin via Karaj).
- Getting aroundTaxi or minibus from Tehran (≈ 300‑350 k IRR one‑way).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGajereh Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 2,800,000
- Mid-range bedDizin Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 6,000,000
- High-end bedDizin Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 9,000,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 120,000 · Mid IRR 150,000 · High IRR 200,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IKA Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (About 2 h drive to Dizin via Karaj)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Best
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
Best
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Apr
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
May
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Jun
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jul
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Sep
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Oct
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Nov
not flagged
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Dec
Best
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Best: Dec–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dizin: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
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Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
0 rd
Mar
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
0 rd
Apr
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
0 rd
May
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
0 rd
Jun
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
0 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
0 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
0 rd
Sep
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
0 rd
Oct
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
0 rd
Nov
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
0 rd
Dec
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tehran
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h
Taxi or minibus, about 2 h via Karaj
Return to capital for city sights or night stay.
Mount Damavand viewpoint
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min from hotel
Ski lift to mid‑mountain, short hike
Clear days offer views of Iran's highest peak.
Shemshak ski resort
goDoor to door: ≈ 15 min
Taxi from Dizin top, 15 min
Steeper runs for experienced skiers.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dizin Hotel
Old hotel, rooms face slopes, free Wi‑Fi, 30 % weekday discount
Gajereh Hotel
Cheaper, free shuttle to ski lifts
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Day pass
- 120 000–150 000 IRR (weekends higher)
- Snowboard rental
- 100 000–300 000 IRR
Trip budget
| Dizin Hotel double room1 × 1 night × IRR 6,000,000 | IRR 6,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 150,000 | IRR 150,000 |
| Taxi Tehran → Dizin (one‑way)1 × IRR 350,000 · check | IRR 350,000 |
| Day ski pass1 × IRR 150,000 · check | IRR 150,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 665,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 7,315,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 7,315,000 |
prices converted from US$80–200
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and Tehran‑to‑Dizin transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi Tehran → Dizin (one‑way) | 300 000–350 000 IRR |
| Minibus return (public)check | 100 000 IRR |
| Hotel night (Dizin Hotel)approx. 3.5–9 million IRR | US$80–200 |
| Hotel night (Gajereh Hotel)approx. 2.8–5.7 million IRR | US$65–130 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Check the US embassy in Tehran for consular assistance; other nations use the Tehran embassy.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tehran → Dizin (taxi): ≈ 300 000–350 000 IRR, 2 h via Karaj (check)
- Minibus round‑trip: ≈ 100 000 IRR, departs early morning (check)
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- قیمت چقدر است؟ — How much is it? (gheymat cheghadr ast?)
- میتوانم با کارت پرداخت کنم؟ — Can I pay by card? (mitavanam ba kart pardakht konam?)
- آسانسور اسکی کجاست؟ — Where is the ski lift? (asansor ski kojast?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dizin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (cold, good snow) · avoid Jun–Aug (resort closed)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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