Palvar () is a mountain in Kerman Province, Iran, in the Hazaran massif of the south-eastern highlands, about from the city of Kerman. Rising to , it is an ultra-prominent peak and one of the most prominent summits in the country.
Geography Palvar lies in the Hazaran massif, part of the volcanic belt of south-eastern Iran. Its nearest higher neighbour is Kuh-e Hezar (), the highest peak of the massif, about to the south-south-west. The peak is reached from the town of Mahan and nearby villages such as Darbar and Bidestan.
Prominence With a topographic prominence of about above a key col of , Palvar qualifies as an ultra-prominent peak (a summit with prominence of at least ), and ranks among the highest by prominence in Iran.
Climbing Palvar is regarded as one of the more demanding ascents in Iran and is sometimes nicknamed the "Damavand of Kerman". The usual approach runs from Mahan up to the village of Bidestan, with the upper route crossing an exposed blade-like ridge known locally as Pol-e Sirat; the best season for an ascent is from spring to early autumn. Because of the terrain and weather, climbers have repeatedly been stranded or injured on the mountain. In November 2024, rescuers carried out a 23-hour operation, including a helicopter evacuation, to bring down an injured climber, and on other occasions groups of climbers caught out on the Palvar range have had to be rescued.
See also List of Iranian four-thousanders Ultra-prominent peak
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