Snow in tehran | Tochal Ski Resort in Tehran

Perhaps before the weather gets cold, during the pleasant days of spring and summer when finding a tourist destination for a trip is easy, you might not crave snow play that much. However, as the weather turns colder, it seems like the desire for snowy activities intensifies within us. For several years now, in urban areas, we haven’t witnessed much snowfall. Even if it does snow, it doesn’t allow much time for play, and the sun’s rays melt the snow on the streets sooner than you think. But do we always have to wait for snowfall in the city to enjoy snow play? In this article from Gulf City Pedia, join us in introducing the Tochal Ski Resort in Tehran.

Now that we live in a city, where can we play in the snow? As mentioned earlier, it’s not always necessary to wait for snowfall in the city to enjoy snow play. Many ski resorts around some cities always invite you for a thrilling snow play and even skiing. Almost all cities in Iran have at least a small slope nearby that may not be suitable for skiing but is enough for snow play.

Tehran, due to its special geographical location, has several slopes nearby that are popular gathering spots for skiing enthusiasts. However, it’s not necessary to be able to ski or come here specifically for skiing. Just stepping on the charming snowy streets and enjoying the white-covered scenery is sufficient. You can engage in making snowmen on the sidelines of these slopes or have a snow play session with friends. The focus of this article from Gulf City Pedia is the Tochal Ski Resort in Tehran. Join us for a winter stroll among the snow.

Where is the Tochal Ski Resort?

You probably know that Tochal is the name of a peak in the north of Tehran. This peak has an altitude of about four thousand meters and is nestled among the Alborz mountain range. The capital is situated in the southern foothills of Tochal, and the snow-covered face of this peak is usually visible from Tehran. The eastern slopes lead to Kolakchal and Darabad, which is why professional mountaineers sometimes choose the Kolakchal to Tochal route for climbing.

To reach the Tochal Ski Resort, if you have a private car, you need to drive to Vali-Asr Street, continue to the end, and follow the signs to the entrance parking of Tochal. Park your car here and walk or take the electric cars to the remaining part of the journey.

If you don’t have a private car, you can take the Vali-Asr buses towards Shohada Terminal and get off at the seventeenth station. The rest of the way to the entrance of Tochal needs to be covered on foot. If you don’t want to tire yourself with this walk, simply wave at passing cars in this route, and they will take you to the entrance of the Tochal Ski Resort.

What facilities does the Tochal Ski Resort have?

Some people, before coming to the Tochal Ski Resort, think that it’s just a snow-covered peak with a space for skiing and snow play, without any facilities. However, the reality is quite different from this mental image. When you reach Tochal, it feels like you’ve entered a small recreational city with a snowy atmosphere and numerous recreational and welfare facilities!

Along the walking path to the slope, you’ll see numerous restaurants and cafes. Food court Tochal and food buffets are also available on this route. There is a parking lot at the entrance, sanitary services are accessible at the entrance of Tochal, electric cars for people’s transportation in the Tochal route up to the roof of Tehran, an amusement park for children, recreational facilities for adults, a hotel, and several shops and ATMs are among the other welfare facilities of this resort.”

Tochal Cable Car

One of the first and most important attractions of the Tochal Ski Resort in Tehran is its cable car, with seven stations on three main lines. The stations are located at elevations of 1900, 2500, 2910, and 3800 meters, respectively. The first elevation corresponds to station one, the second elevation for stations two and three, the third elevation for stations four, five, and six, and the elevation of 3800 meters for the last station, namely station seven of Tochal Ski Resort.

This cable car has one ski lift line and three chairlift lines, with the best times to use them for ascending to the peak and the final station being in Mehr, Aban, Farvardin, and Ordibehesht.

Tochal Snowmobile

After the Tochal Cable Car, the second thrilling recreational vehicle in this complex is the snowmobile, designed for movement in the snow and widely popular.

Snowmobiling is a simple activity – just press the gas pedal with your foot to ride the motorized vehicle at high speed on the winding and snow-covered path. Despite its simplicity, this activity requires some courage, and not everyone may have the audacity for it, especially if this trip is their first experience of recreation at Tochal Ski Resort in Tehran! Do you think you can handle this exciting game?

Currently, the opportunity for snowmobiling is only available at the seventh station of the Tochal Cable Car, right next to the ski slope, for enthusiasts of speed and excitement. Rest assured that important and necessary instructions for snowmobiling will be provided before the ride.

Tochal Sightseeing Chairlift

In addition to the Tochal Cable Car and its exciting paths, there is another route for observing the magnificent view of Tehran from above. The Tochal Sightseeing Chairlift is another popular recreational facility in Tochal Ski Resort in Tehran, with its station right next to the first station of the Tochal Cable Car, taking you to the Cheshme Restaurant along an extraordinary view of the city. If you haven’t come to Tochal for skiing and your only intention is a half-day recreational trip, we recommend not to miss the Tochal Sightseeing Chairlift and experience a different perspective of Tehran’s heights. This chairlift moves you approximately one kilometer in about 10 minutes.

These three are among the most popular and thrilling recreational activities you can try at Tochal Ski Resort in Tehran. However, the recreational facilities at Tochal don’t end with these three. Other facilities such as the VR Simulator Tochal, Tochal Sormeh (shooting range), Tochal Archery Club, Tochal Zipline, Tochal Walking and Mountaineering, Big Jump Tochal Club, Tehran Rooftop, Tochal Tennis Club, and Tochal Billiard Cafe are also available in this complex. Each of these can be a reason on its own for planning an exciting and joyful half-day trip to Tochal Ski Resort.

All these facilities have made Tochal Ski Resort in Tehran not only suitable for ski and mountaineering enthusiasts but also for people with any type of interest and budget. If you have experienced snow play or skiing at Tochal Ski Resort before, we would be delighted to hear your opinion about this capital’s slope. Share your thoughts with us and our audience.