photo: Mohsen Rezaei

Tochal ski resort

Tochal is one of the most famous ski resorts in Iran. Located in northern Tehran, the site can be reached via a four-mile journey by cable car that leaves from the northern suburbs of Tehran. At 3963m, Tochal ski resort is the fifth-highest resort in the world, ensuring a long season from December to at least April and sometimes June. The resort hosts two restaurants and a hotel with 26 rooms and four suites.