Bardeh Zard Mountain

🧭What kind of place is it?

The name Bardeh Zard means yellow stone. The mountain lies south-west of Bukan, beside the Simineh river and near Bardeh Rash mountain. It shares its name with a village in the county, so don't mistake the way to the village for the route up the mountain.

🏛️What was it built for?

A hike on these heights goes together with a visit to the grave and the memorial. Reaching a grave on a mountain top is very different from visiting a tomb in town; be ready to walk on a steep path, and plan your strength for the way back from the start.

👀What you will see

• Moqbel Honarpajouh's grave is on top of the mountain; at his own wish, these heights became his resting place.
• Mohammad Oraz's memorial stands beside the grave and strengthens the link between this spot and Bukan's mountaineering.
• The mountain's place beside the Simineh river and near Bardeh Rash gives this destination its natural setting.

💡Something interesting

Moqbel Honarpajouh died in 2007 after being injured on these very heights, and his body was brought back to Bardeh Zard. Years before, he had been caught with Mohammad Oraz in the avalanche on Gasherbrum; now his grave lies beside the memorial to that same climbing partner.

🎒Good to know before you go

• Wear proper mountain footwear, and plan to be back before dark.
• In strong wind or when the path is slippery, put the climb off to a better day.