The Legendary Tour of the Alamut Castle & Alamut Valley
- ThemeArchitecture/ Hiking and Climbing
- CodeIRRS70
- Duration24 hr(s)
- Best TimeSPRING | AUTUMN
Exploring the remains of a castle erected on top of a 2163-m mountain. The castle dates back to the ancient era, however it has been known for being headquarter of Shiʻa Esmaʻilis and their leader Hassan Sabbah in the 11th century.
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The Legendary Tour of the Alamut Castle & Alamut Valley
Only a small distance from Qazvin, the footprints of history are visible on an altitude of 2163 meters. In Rudbar region in the north-east of Qazvin, on a piece of land where mountains claim the sky, a solo high rising rock shelters the remains of the once magnificent fort, constructed in the ancient times. The name of the fort, Alamut, associates with the name of Hasan-e Sabbah who seized the fortress and made it the ruling center of the Nizari Isma'ilism. The site is ideal for a day trip for those who don’t mind being on the road and hiking.
Highlights
Duration : 24 hr(s)
Point Type: STARTING
Alamut refers to an isolated valley lying between Siah lan on the north, and Alborz, and Qazvin mountains on the south. Etymologically, the name Alamut means "trained eagle" or, as some sources say, the eagle’s nest. Actually, there is a story behind this etymology. According to the story, once an eagle guided a Daylamite ruler to find this strategic site.
By the way, based on more concrete historical evidence, this fortress was part of the Buyid territory and it is said that it was constructed by one of the Daylamite kings in 860. Later in the Seljuk era, because of being seriously repress...
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Additional Info
Hiring a local driver guide is a must
You need to climb the mountain to get to the castle. It is not accessible for wheelchairs
It is recommended to stop in the scenic village of Gazorkhan and have lunch there. There are a number of garden restaurants with traditional local dishes
On the way back to Qazvin, you can also visit Lake Ovan . It is accessed by a 9-km by-road after passing Moalem Kelayeh. The lake is typically encircled by a thick fog .
