A beautiful mountain road to Anbarkesh Pass

Anbarkesh Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,776m (9,107ft) above sea level, located in Iran.

Anbarkesh Pass

Where is Anbarkesh Pass?

The pass is located south of NaftChak Peak, on the boundary between Mazandaran and Qazvin provinces, in the northern part of the country.

Is Anbarkesh Pass unpaved?

The road to the pass is totally unpaved and pretty defiant, with many curves, a few of them hairpin turns. A 4x4 vehicle is required. The road includes dangerous drops, so better avoid the road if you don’t like heights.

How long is Anbarkesh Pass?

The road through the pass is 23km (14 miles) long, running from Separ Deh (a village in Eshkevar Rural District, in the Central District of Ramsar County, Mazandaran Province) to Viar (a village in Rudbar-e Shahrestan Rural District, Alamut-e Gharbi District, Qazvin County, Qazvin Province).

When is the best time to drive to Anbarkesh Pass?

The drive is very scenic and provides great mountain views. Spring, especially June–July, is the best time to drive this road.
Pic: Mehran Shesh Baradaran

 

 

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