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Shemshakشمشک
One day of skiing is doable; stay 2 nights if you want varied runs and night‑skiing.
Shemshak is Iran's second‑largest ski resort, 55 min by road from Tehran, with steep, mostly advanced runs from 2550 m to 3050 m. The village is tiny, so a day trip covers the lifts, rentals and a quick bite; longer stays let you explore night skiing and nearby apartments.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (cold, reliable snow)
- avoid Jun–Sep (warm, little snow)
- Airports
- IKA · THR
- Nights
- 1–2
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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
Emergency numbers for Shemshak110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Shemshak, 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
- SafetyShemshak is safe for tourists; main risks are road conditions and occasional aggressive taxi bargaining.
- 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 (About 1.5–2 h by taxi to Shemshak; the main international gateway.).
- Getting aroundThe resort village is compact; walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café≈ 30,000 IRR
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Tehran to Shemshak (one way)price varies with negotiation≈ 150,000 IRR
- Budget bedHotel room (single or twin), a night, per personIRR 250,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 300,000 · Mid IRR 600,000 · High IRR 1,200,000
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 (About 1.5–2 h by taxi to Shemshak; the main international gateway.) · THR Tehran Mehrabad International (Domestic flights only; about 1–1.5 h by taxi to Shemshak.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: Dec–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest Mar (10 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shemshak: 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
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
8 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
8 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
8 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
The resort village is compact; walk everywhere. The main road can be icy, wear sturdy boots.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dizin ski resort
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 30 min total
Taxi or private car, about 15 min uphill from Shemshak
Dizin is larger and more beginner‑friendly; consider only if you want a change of terrain.
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.
Shemshak Tourist Hotel
Main hotel, rooms from single to suite, western toilets, 400 m from ski field entrance.
Shemshak Boutique Hotel
Smaller, more intimate option.
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
- Budget
- ≈ 300,000 IRR (≈ $7) excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 600,000 IRR (≈ $14) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (single or twin)1 × 1 night × IRR 400,000 | IRR 400,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × IRR 600,000 | IRR 600,000 |
| Taxi Tehran → Shemshak (one way, seat in taxi)1 × IRR 150,000 · check | IRR 150,000 |
| Ski lift pass (full day)1 × IRR 200,000 · check | IRR 200,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × IRR 300,000 · check | IRR 300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 165,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 1,815,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 1,815,000 |
Prices vary; book ahead in winter.
2026 estimate in IRR; flights and Tehran‑to‑Shemshak transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | ≈ 30,000 IRR |
| Fast‑food meal (Super Star) | ≈ 80,000–120,000 IRR |
| Ski equipment rental (full day) | ≈ 150,000–250,000 IRR |
| Taxi from Tehran to Shemshak (one way)price varies with negotiation | ≈ 150,000 IRR |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road to the ski field is steep and may be icy or muddy; arrange a taxi that drops you at the hire shops.
- Public minibuses are unreliable and do not leave Tehran’s Eastern Bus Terminal.
- Alcohol is prohibited in Iran; après‑ski is limited to tea houses.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
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- Ambulance115
- Fire125
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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 Shemshak. 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, reliable snow) · avoid Jun–Sep (warm, little snow)
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 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
- secondaryWikidata – Shemshak
- secondaryWikivoyage: Shemshak, revision 4182329 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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