TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Dizin is a ski resort north of Tehran in Alborz mountains and is located only 71km (43 miles) north of the Iranian capital.

Dizin is ranked among the 40 highest ski resorts in the world. To get there, tourists can drive north from Tehran — it's a 74-mile journey through steep hills.

The music and the outfits in Dizin are louder than they were a generation ago. But the state still keeps a not-so-subtle watch over the slopes. Related Article A 75-mile drive from Iran’s ...

Name of restaurant: Dizin Persian Cuisine – Dizin is one of the most popular ski resorts in Iran (hence the image of the snow-capped mountains on the logo). The owner, Kathy Roshanai, runs the ...