Farakh-e Now Peak

Farakh-e Now Peak is one of the high summits of the southern Alborz range, located in Alborz Province, Savojbolagh County, Chandar District, Barghan Rural District. The peak stands on the ridgeline of the many Tochal heights and is a popular destination among climbers for multi-peak ascents. Farakh-e Now descends to the village of Sanj on the south, to the village of Duravan on the southeast, and to the village of Sivandareh on the southwest. Together with other peaks on this ridgeline, such as Ashkadar and Varkesh, it offers a stunning view of the Alborz heights on sunny days.

The routes up Farakh-e Now begin in the valleys and along the ridges of the Barghan area and pass through the Tokin Plain (also called Dasht-e Naz-e Sanj) before reaching the upper slopes of the peak, giving climbers a beautiful mountain experience. In the lower section, the vegetation consists of rangeland species and wild plants such as thistle, milkvetch (gavan), golpar (Persian hogweed), rhubarb, mountain thyme, pennyroyal and shangeh, which make the route green and picturesque, especially in spring. Farther on, a clear trail runs from the valley floor to the eastern slope, and after reaching the ridgeline of the Sooteh, Khargoush-e Now, Ashkadar and Kharabeh-e Now heights, climbers follow the route north to Farakh-e Now to reach its summit, which under normal conditions is about 3,720 meters high.

To reach Farakh-e Now, you need to set out from Karaj and enter the Barghan area – Sanj village, which can be reached via the exits of the Karaj–Hashtgerd highway or the Atashgah–Barghan road. Along the ascent you will see rivers, meadows and a few small waterfalls, and at some points you can stop to rest or camp. The best time for this climb is from spring to early summer, when the trails are drier and the viewpoints are clearer. While hiking and climbing, it is essential to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism, including collecting your litter, respecting plants and wildlife, and avoiding damage to the trails, so that the quality of the area's natural ecosystem is preserved.