Shirpala shelter
Shirpala shelter is a mountain shelter positioned in Alborz mountains, north of metropolitan Tehran, Iran.
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Shirpalā Shelter and Abshar Dogholu (Twin Falls)
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.
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Shirpala's southern view at sunset
Folklore
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]
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See also
References
- A.Soltani. "Mount Tochal | damawand.de". www.damawand.de. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
- "کوهستان - شیرپلا (دژ کیقباد)". koooohestan.blogfa.com. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
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