Varzesh Kooh

Tehran


Look for the green door next to the Tourism Bank and go upstairs to the first floor to find this mountaineering and trekking gear shop selling the basics of what you need to tackle Iran's great outdoors. The English-speaking climbers who run the shop are super helpful and can put you in touch with guides and the local climbing community.


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