{"id":512,"date":"2018-05-14T07:12:23","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T07:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iran.1stquest.com\/blog\/?p=512"},"modified":"2020-03-29T12:26:54","modified_gmt":"2020-03-29T12:26:54","slug":"tour-of-darband-tehran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/tour-of-darband-tehran\/","title":{"rendered":"Darband: A tour to North Tehran"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Situated within the edge of the northern limits of Tehran, Darband quarter offers a pleasing climate all year round and stands among the top resorts of the capital. With an altitude of 1700meters, Darband is considered as one of the ascending routes for mountaineers and hikers going for central Alborz Chain Mountains.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Sarband square marks the end point of the single main street of the former village of Darband. Just a few footsteps away, every eye is drawn to the colorful, tempting, and mouthwatering carts of seasonal vendors. The path follows countless captivating teahouses and inviting restaurants which lures strollers into giving up their walk.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-513\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"1000\" height=\"277\"><\/p>\n<p>Adjacent to Palaces of Sa\u2019dabad, Darband square begins this quarter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-514 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"903\" height=\"585\"><\/p>\n<p>The model of Seargent Amir Shah Ghadami, mountaineers and mountain climbing coach, is sculpted and installed in Sarband square in 1962 by the Iranian Sculpture, Reza La\u2019l Ryahi, on order of the then municipality.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-515\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"903\" height=\"600\"><\/p>\n<p>The ever-present multicolored stalls of piquant treats and goodies are irresistible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-516\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"903\" height=\"606\"><\/p>\n<p>Cherry, Raspberry, pomegranate, blackberry, dried peach, barberry&nbsp;juice, cherry juice, pomegranate juice, etc. are among the mouthwatering food you can find.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-517\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/5-3.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"903\" height=\"633\"><\/p>\n<p>Unpretentious flower pottery vases: Simple yet welcoming.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-518\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"619\" height=\"903\"><\/p>\n<p>On the left: Fresh walnuts, and steamed Lima beans. And on the right side: Grilled corn on the cob.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-519\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/7-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"903\" height=\"590\"><\/p>\n<p>Wandering in the foothills of Darband in the rain. A once-in-a-lifetime\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-520\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/8-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"566\" height=\"903\"><\/p>\n<p>Passways of Darband.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-521\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/9-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"903\" height=\"526\"><\/p>\n<p>Splendid Restaurants, tea-houses, intrigue visitors and strollers for a dish of Dizi, Kabab, or a huff and puff on a Gqalyan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-522\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/10-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"950\" height=\"483\"><\/p>\n<p>Dreamy cozy pavilions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-523\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"611\" height=\"903\"><\/p>\n<p>Top-view of a hill-foot restaurant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-524\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/12-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"1000\" height=\"553\"><\/p>\n<p>Inspirational pavilions and the tall old trees.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: Among the attraction of Darband, are the outdoor cooked and served dishes. Enliven the smell of coal smoke burning in the braziers.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read also:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/iran-travel-hack-stunning-places-to-go-in-each-season\/\">Iran Travel Hack: Stunning Places to Go in Each Season<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-525\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/12-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"549\" height=\"950\"><\/p>\n<p>A stream of the same name passes through the foothills of Darband. And that is what some lodgings and restaurants offer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-526\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"602\" height=\"903\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-527\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"903\" height=\"559\"><\/p>\n<p>Traditionally Iranian-Carpet-covered benches across the stream. Just cease the moment to relax.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-528\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13-3.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"903\" height=\"449\"><\/p>\n<p>Mountaineers appreciate Darband, as a commencement trail reaching Towchal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-529\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/14-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"575\" height=\"903\"><\/p>\n<p>Strolling in the routes of Darband.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-530\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/15-3.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"583\" height=\"903\"><\/p>\n<p>THE WALL OF MEMOIRS. Not everything lasts long enough to be remembered.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-531\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"602\" height=\"903\"><\/p>\n<p>Pavilions equipped for the winter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-532\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"653\" height=\"903\"><\/p>\n<p>Vibrant Iranian Carpet patterns and traditional bolsters add up to the delight of the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-533\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"604\" height=\"405\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-534\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-3.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"604\" height=\"903\"><\/p>\n<p>A refreshing glass of natural fruit juice, in an old-fashioned scheme, of course!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-535\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/18-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"624\" height=\"903\"><\/p>\n<p>Nostalgic, for the Iranians; Unique, for the foreigners. Ab\u2019ali Carbonated Doogh, try it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-536\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/19-2.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"903\" height=\"544\"><\/p>\n<p>Old wooden structures, from the interior of one tea house.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-537\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"903\" height=\"604\"><\/p>\n<p>Admire the scenery, from the high-ground.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-538\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"903\" height=\"608\"><\/p>\n<p>Descending, mountaineers conclude their trip with an enjoyable breakfast. Omelets, warm bread, tangerine, and pickles.&nbsp;<em>Read also:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/iranian-cuisine-that-will-make-you-crave-for-more\/\">Persian Dishes that will Make You Crave for More<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-539\" src=\"https:\/\/1stquest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20-3.jpg\" alt=\"Darband - Tehran - Iran\" width=\"599\" height=\"903\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By <strong>Amin Najari<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Situated within the edge of the northern limits of Tehran, Darband quarter offers a pleasing climate all year round and stands among the top resorts of the capital. 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