Mount Shir

Mount Shir is a 4,055 meter (13,304 foot) summit in Yazd Province featuring multiple peaks that extend from southwest to southeast. The mountain includes several notable subsidiary peaks that form part of the larger ridge system.

The mountain's name comes from Persian, where Shir Kuh means Lion Mountain, a name that reflects the peak's shape as viewed from certain angles. This naming tradition shows how people have long understood and described the landscape.

Local communities depend on this summit for water that flows into the surrounding desert regions. The mountain holds deep meaning for people living in the area, shaping how they view their landscape and resources.

The climb typically takes seven to eight hours and leads through Najib valley toward the summit. Starting early in the day gives you enough time to complete the ascent and return with daylight to spare.

The summit features an open-book shaped marker with Quranic verses carved into it, creating a distinctive landmark at the top. This religious element gives the peak special meaning for many who make the climb.