The seasoned traveller in Iran is so used to seeing gaunt, rugged precipice, jagged peaks and bare deserts, that the sight of Damavand is a relief and surprise to the eye. Visible From many kilometres away, though it is surrounded on every side by the peaks and ridges of the Alborz, its superior height and singular outline compel attention. It is as prominent a feature in northern Iran (only 80-km northeast of the capital, Tehran) as is the well-known Fujiyama in Japan. Many travellers say that its snowy-white cone is the most beautiful sight of the country and the one-day treasure most.
