Shirpala shelter
Shirpalā Shelter and Abshar Dogholu (Twin Falls)
Shirpala shelter is a mountain shelter positioned in Alborz mountains, north of metropolitan Tehran, Iran.
It is situated at the elevation of 2750 meters above sea level and is accessible via a route passing through Sarband, Pas-Ghaleh and Abshar Dogholu. It usually takes 3 to 4 hours to ascend to mount Tochal from this shelter. This shelter was made by Iranian Mountain Climbing Federation with the help of Iranian Boy Scout Association.[1] The shelter has some basic facilities such as restaurants, snack bars, few private rooms and two public dormitories.
Folklore[edit]
It is believed that Kai Kobad, mythical Iranian king had lived in a fort located in Shirpala before ascending to the throne with the help of Rostam another Iranian mythical figure.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ A.Soltani. "Mount Tochal | damawand.de". www.damawand.de. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
- ^ "کوهستان - شیرپلا (دژ کیقباد)". koooohestan.blogfa.com. Retrieved 2016-06-26.