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Iran's Dizin ski resort attracts 3.000+ tourists every year

Wednesday, 09 March 2016 4:18 PM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 09 March 2016 4:19 PM ]

Iranian women pose for a picture next to a snow woman they built during contest held at the Dizin ski resort, some 125 kms northwest of the capital Tehran, on March 6, 2015. AFP

Iran is a country with a massive capacity to become a tourism hotspot. The country has already made it on to the top destination lists of major publications following its nuclear deal with world powers.

Among the riches Iran has to offer are its popular ski resorts, namely the one in the north of the capital Tehran.

Dizin Ski Resort has attracted more than three-thousand tourists this year. Every weekend, skiers from every skill levels come to Dizin up in the Alborz Mountains to enjoy naturally arranged slopes.

The international ski federation has recognized Dizin as a location which meets the international standards for hosting winter sports events. Its highest elevation above sea level is 36-hundred meters.

Dizin was built in 19-69 and it is equipped with cable car lines, ski lifts, surface lifts, and T-bar lifts. Also there are hotels and restaurants cater to the needs of both athletes and holidaymakers.

Lifting the sanctions has helped authorities refurbish old amenities and boost safety features. Ski season begins in November and lasts through May.

In summer, when there’s no snow, the place is not closed and people can still come for grass skiing. Using all of the facilities for a day will cost only 20 dollars.

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