Darband
دربند
A mountain valley path north of the city, lined with teahouses and kebab stalls along the stream, where Tehranis go hiking on weekends.
At the northernmost tip of Shemiranat district, climb from Darband Square along stone steps beside the stream, past tiers of teahouses, kebab restaurants and dried-fruit stalls. You can sit on carpeted seats by the water, drinking tea and smoking a hookah. Further up you reach mountain waterfalls and higher hiking trails toward Shir Pala. Weekends and summer nights are very crowded. It is about a 10-minute taxi ride from Tajrish Square.
Opening hours
Open all day (most shops stay open until late night)
Nearby sights
- Sa'dabad Complex
- Tajrish & Imamzadeh Saleh
- Ferdows Garden & Cinema Museum of Iran
- Tochal Telecabin
- Jamshidieh Park
- Niavaran Complex
- Tabiat Bridge
- Holy Defense Museum