Alamut Castle
Alamut Castle
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Derak
Shiraz, Iran434 contributions
Sep. 2019
The remains of Alamut castle is located in the northwest of Qazvin province and close to Gazer Khan Village. Hasan Sabah, the propagator of Shiite Ismaili, chose this area for his activities during Seljuk period.
The castle was captured by Mongolia Hulaku Khan in 654 AH and its library was burnt and transformed into a prison.
it is suggested to choose a professional driver, the road is full of hairpin turns.
The castle was captured by Mongolia Hulaku Khan in 654 AH and its library was burnt and transformed into a prison.
it is suggested to choose a professional driver, the road is full of hairpin turns.
Written January 22, 2020
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Amin89
Isfahan, Iran59 contributions
Aug. 2019 • Friends
We have been there for the first time. I heard alot about this castle.
You can have very good view of all other mountains and valleys around you.
Its really incredible how do they built it on top of mountain centuries ago.
You can have very good view of all other mountains and valleys around you.
Its really incredible how do they built it on top of mountain centuries ago.
Written October 23, 2019
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Bastiaan v
Utrecht, The Netherlands38 contributions
Sep. 2018 • Couples
The Alamut Castle offers some great views across the Alamut Valley, they are renovating parts of the castle, but already a very worthwhile place to visit
Written July 6, 2019
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Fabian h
Aachen, Germany7 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
yes it worth going there but should not be the only visit in alamut! I met many tourists who just came there to visit the castle only , but it is a big mistake! before the castle I visited several places which worth more! I had a tour guide friend who gave me good tips and also he drove me the places! His name is Farzad who has a page as Alamut eagle over here on trip advisor!
Written May 29, 2019
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robinbackpacker
Paris, France6 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
It took one hour and half from Qazvin to Alamut. The road itself is beautiful with mountain scenaries. It takes 20 minutes to step up thr stairs and you are supposed to buy ticket. The view of ghazor khan village and horizon from the summit is perfect. You must know that it is not the only point in alamut if you have thr plan to go there. My guide took me to some amazing lesser known places in alamut. Not bad to contact him if you are going to have a trip to alamut. He is helpful to travekets and speaks fluent english:
Farzad.chegini1989@gmail.com
Farzad.chegini1989@gmail.com
Written May 28, 2019
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Sus1952
Palmerston North, New Zealand2,084 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
It is definitely worth climbing up the 500 steps to this castle for the views. The walk was relatively easy though you can hire a donkey or a horse. The castle itself is in ruins but the unfortunate feature is the scaffolding that has been put up to give access. There are also rusty tin roofs covering much of the structure making photography almost impossible.
Written May 4, 2019
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SteveVax
Turin, Piemonte, Italy13 contributions
Apr. 2019 • Solo
landscape is like no else (don't miss tre 3 canyons!); castles are intriguing; food great; my guide Sohrab the best of my whole travel, kind, knowgeable and relaxed
Written April 30, 2019
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enamena
Stuttgart, Germany6 contributions
Apr. 2019 • Solo
I did a day trip to Alamut valley incuding Alamut castle with Vahid (WhatsApp +989122814150) and had a blast! The nature in the valley, the canyons and the views from the castle are absolutely stunning! Vahid showed me all the good places, stopped whenever I wanted to take some photos and we I was also served very delicious home cooked lunch at a family that runs a guesthouse and restaurant next to the castle. Vahid also explained a lot about the history of the castle and the region as I didn't have much time to do any reseach in advance. He's a really funny and knowledgeable guide and he even helped me out to plan my onward journey the next day and helped me catch the right bus from the highway to Tabriz, I highly recommend him!!
Written April 16, 2019
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ChristineBindert
Cascais, Portugal1,076 contributions
Mar. 2019 • Couples
Breathtaking views from the top of the Hasan Sabah fortress ... 1300 steps up. Make sure you have good hiking shoes as it can be very slippery ( we had lots of snow end of March) and the hike up and down is not as easy as it looks. The castle is not in very good shape and has scaffolding all around but it is still worth going up. Across the castle is your best option for overnight: Alamut tourism guest house ( +982833719289, use whatsapp to call). It also offers lunch if you are only travelling thru. It is basic but great location and helpful host family.
Written April 3, 2019
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Parin J
Thornhill, Canada105 contributions
Oct. 2018 • Friends
Very steep climb. It is under repair. Alamut valley is beautiful. After the climb we had lunch at a local restaurant and then a guide showed us around the valley.
Written November 20, 2018
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christineooi88
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia27 contributions
Hi Dom S,
I read with interest your day trip to Alamut Valley. Were you on a guided tour? If yes would you be able to provide me with the contact details of the guide?
Thanking you in advance and look forward to your reply.
Christine
FaryFarzad
Qazvin Province, Iran35 contributions
there are some same day trip to Alamut such as alamout eagle tours : 00989307275397
Réka C
Cluj-Napoca, Romania49 contributions
Hi, what's the best way to get there? Are there buses running to the village at the foot of the moutain? Or shall we look for car rental?
fdkhalafi
Tehran, Iran240 contributions
Surely rental car from Qazvin city.
If you will stay overnight in a hotel in Qazvin, your hotel manager will help you for a reasonable price.
If not you can rent a car/taxi in bus terminal of Qazvin toward Alamut region.
The price will be about 50$. But maybe they charge you as a foreign traveler.
For the trek you should move to Haniz village. But if your destination is only Alamut castle, the driver will reach you without aby trouble.
The first part of trek isnr green specially in late summer.
You can stay in contact with me by PM.
Have a good trip
Farhad
Intrepid_Sofie
Toronto, Canada7 contributions
Hello there,
What's the best way to get from Tehran to Alamut fortress? would it be by private car/guide? if yes, can anyone give me any suggestions or recommendations, please?
Thanks.
Hosein Alamuti
Iran5 contributions
Dear Intrepid_Sofie
As Braskpedersen said (I really thank him for his nice words,) you or other travelers can be in contact with us via GateofAlamut or on social networks via +989127821562. If you need any kind of information or arrangement , I would be more than happy to help.
Regards
Hosein Farhady
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