Tochal Hotel

Tehran


Located at 3525m, this is the only accommodation and place to eat near the summit of the mountain. As ski lodges go, it's a rather cosy and pleasant place with the requisite antlers and stuffed deer heads mounted on walls and super fluffy and colourful duvets on the beds.

There are only 30 rooms, so booking ahead on winter weekends (Thursday and Friday) is recommended. Rates include a return trip on the Tochal Telecabin, the only way to access the hotel, and two days of skiing on the lifts at the resort.


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