Tochal Telecabin
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Take a cable car from Velenjak in north Tehran up to Mount Tochal, at nearly 3,800 m, for views over the city and the Alborz Mountains.
One of the longest cable car routes in the world, it starts at the foot of Velenjak mountain and climbs through several stations to the seventh station at about 3,740 m. In winter there is a ski area at the summit, and in summer you can hike up Mount Tochal. On clear days you can see Mount Damavand in the distance. The mountain is more than 10 degrees cooler than the city, so bring a jacket. Queues are long on weekends, so go on a weekday morning. Service may be suspended in strong winds.
Opening hours
Uphill ride about 8 am–3 pm (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Darband
- Sa'dabad Complex
- Ferdows Garden & Cinema Museum of Iran
- Tajrish & Imamzadeh Saleh
- Jamshidieh Park
- Niavaran Complex
- Tabiat Bridge
- Holy Defense Museum