Darake
Is another entry point into nearby mountains. like darband, darake hiking trail begins with tens of open-air restaurants alongside a stream. the easiest way to get there is to take a taxi or minibus from tajrish square.
bazaar
Wander around Tehran's massive bazaar بازار in the city's south Metro: Panzdah-e-khordad. The main entrance on 15 Khordad Ave leads to a labyrinth of stalls and shops that were once the engine room of Iran's commodity markets and one of Imam Khomeini's greatest sources of conservative, pro-Revolution support. As usual, shops are clustered according to the products they sell. If you're planning on heading out into remote areas, the bazaar is an ideal and cheap place to stock up on almost anything you need.
Darband chair lift
The Darband chair lift is an alternative to the one at Tochal. Taxis to Darband go from Tajrish Square.
Tochal Sport and Recreational Complex
A recreation area on Mount Tochal that offers hiking trails, a ski resort, gym and other activities. It's also a great place to get some scenic views over Tehran and enjoy a little peace and quiet in contrast to the bustling city. Normal means to the top is via the Tochal gondola lift. However, if you're energetic or strapped for money, you can simply hike all the way up. You can also start walking and hop on one of the telecabins at the next station when you get tired. If going to the top, bring a jacket, even in summer, as the summit is 4,000 m above sea level so it can be chilly.
Loghatnameh Dehkhoda Institute & International Center for Persian Studies
(http://icps.ut.ac.ir/en/i...) is the only school which offers persian courses and can arrange student visas for foreigners. consult the timetable at their website and apply at least 3 months before. people with tourist visas are not allowed to attend classes.
It is easy to find work in Tehran, but you must have a university diploma to be applicable for good jobs. Although there is some inflation, many of the people in Tehran have good and well paying jobs. Like every other big developing world city, there's a big difference between poor and rich.