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Brief description of places that will be visited during those tours

ALAM KOOH PEAK (4850 m)

The mountainous region of Takht-e-Soleyman and AlamKooh is situated in the eastern north of western Alborz and in the south of Chalous town.

Having some peaks with an altitude of over 4400 m and also of the high northern surface of Alam Kooh and great glaciers, this mountain ranges are considered as important climbing regions for expert climbers in different seasons; besides, this region because of its various geographical aspects has lots of beautiful and different routes and is suitable too for easy and delightful climbing and trekking.

Takht-e-Soleyman is surrounded from the north by Caspian Sea, from the east by Chalous river, from the south by Alamoot and Taleghan valleys and from the west throughly by a great forest valley named Sehezar which consisits more than 50 peaks each with an altitude of over 4000 m. This region because of having mountainous area with some glacier slopes beyond the thick forests of Kelar Dasht and Abbas Abad has been taken into consideration of foreign explorers who are interested in Iran's glaciers from 1902 and even many years ago.
Another important matter which should be taken into account in order to recognize or distinguish Takht-e-Soleyman region is the existance of great glaciers that cover the center ridge of Alamkooh from each side, some of these glaciers are as follows: - Haft Khan - Khersan - Alam Chal - Chaloon - Marjikosh
Other High peaks such as: - Takht-e-Soleyman 4750 m - Northern Khersan 4750 m - Siah Kaman 4500 m - Chaloon 4500 m

** Attractions of camel riding route: (Day 12-13)

- Three ancient constructions known as Siah Kooh palaces
- Camel riding partially through an old part of the silk road which is paved by stones up to 40 Kms.
- Visit a number of historical constructions such as caravanserais, water reservoirs (16th century AD)
- All the camel riding will be through desert national park
- A high desert peak
- Visit salt lake, the largest central lake of Iran

** Visiting Places in ISFAHAN: (Day 16 - 17)

- Ali-Qapu Palace: an impressive six-storied edifice with fine wall paintings & plaster work
- Sheikh lotfolah Mosque: Is one of the Isfahan's greatest & most exquisite historical monument; its mosaic tile ornamentation all combine to make this monument a true architectural masterpiece.
- Imam Mosque: The art of tile-working is very evident in this monument.
- Chehel Sotoun Palace: A magnificent building with some very fine murals in the palace and a small museum, beautiful mirror-work & stucco-work decorate the palace.
- Bazaar: A traditional Bazaar from which the visitors can see & buy the most beautiful handicrafts of Iran.
- Si-o-se-poul & Khajou Bridges: These two impressive bridges are built on Zayandeh Roud river which divides Isfahan into two parts.

** Visiting Places in SHIRAZ: (Day 18 - 19)

- Shah Cheragh Shrine: A magnificent building famous for its mirror-work
- Eram Garden: A typical of Iranian garden and a remarkable example of Persian gardening art.
- Nasir-ol-molk Mosque: An exquisite sample of ornamental paintings.
- Pasargade: the capital of Cyrus the Great, the tomb of this king is there.
- Perspolis: (Now known as Takht-e-jamshid) It is one of the greatest artistic legacies of the ancient world, dating back 550 BC

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