Iraj Maani


Iraj Maani is an Iranian mountaineer. He started his climbing career when he was 15 years old. He has climbed his first Eight-thousander as a member of Iran's national mountaineering team. He is a member of the youth committee of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation.
Maani tried to make his first winter ascend of Nanga Parbat in 2014/2015 in a joint summit attempt between Iranian team and the Spanish climber Alex Txikon. However this attempt was not successful due to really bad weather conditions.
Iraj Maani established his second Adventure & Travel company in Iran.He is CEO of Irman Travel Group that has the responsibility both as citizen of Ardabil and a cross-country tour operator to make Ardabil a better city for people to live in and a better city for tourists to visit. According to Responsible Tourism Policy, Irman Travel team actively works on a sustainable development of tourism and looks after tourists, Iran's cultural heritage and the environment. Also, Irman Travel's excellent services will give a memorable and unforgettable experience to dear guests, tourists and mountaineers.

8000 m climbs

Name of the PeakSummit yearComments
Lhotse2017
Manaslu2011
Gasherbrum I2011
Gasherbrum II2011
Dhaulagiri2010

Other notable climbs