Unforgettable Cities and Mountains Of Tajikistan
The fan mountains - an incomparable place between the ridges of Hissar and Zerafschan mountains in the Pamir-Alaya mountain system. The Fan mountains attract the visitors with the beauty of it's lakes and a certain indescribable aura. A huge number of trekking routes lead above the high mountain passes and introduce to You the breathtaking mountain landscapes of Tajikistan.
Chudschand: At the time of the Achemenids Chudschand was known as an outpost of the Persian empire. 2500 years ago Alexander the Great built a war camp, and called this settlement "Alexnadria Eschate" (the furthest Alexandria). Today Chudschand is the second largest town of the country and shines with his historical and modern sights.
Tour’s plan by day (itinerary):
Day 1
Arrival 2:30 morning to Dushanbe airport. Early meeting in airport and transfer to hotel , accommodation and rest. in 12:00 Lunch and after SS in Dushanbe, Visit Tajik national museum of history and center of Dushanbe. Dusti square. turn back to hotel, dinner in national restaurant Rokhat and rest.
Day 2
After breakfast departure to Iskandarkul lake via Varzobe gorge and Anzob tunnel. Lunch on the way. Accommodation in fixed base camp
Dinner and rest
Day 3
After breakfast walking to the waterfall and round the lake drive to the Penjikent via Zeravshan gorge. Lunch on the way/ To Penjikent arrival in the evening, accommodation in guest house “Elina” dinner and rest.
Day 4
After breakfast we have a Excursion in Penjikent with visiting ancient Sogdian town, archeological museum and republican historical- ethnographic museum. On the second half of the day transfer from Penjikent to the 6-th of Marguzor lakes . Accommodation in H-2600 m. Walking excursion to Hazorchashma lake. Back to the H-2600m. Camping
Day 5
Tracking starts. Passage to the foothill of Tovasang pass. Camping near the summer campsite of shepherds.
Day 6
Hiking in the Valley Archimaydan. Camping in Du-oba.
Day 7
Hiking along the river in the valley of Archamaidan Up to the Zimtud village. H-1950 m. Private guest house
Day 8
After breakfast in the guest house trek to the lake Chukurak
Camping
Day 9
Trekking to Kuli-Kalon lake. Overnight in tent camping
Day 10
Trekking – to Aloudin lake via Aloudin pass. Camping
Day 11
Half day walking round and after lunch departure to the Khujand
Accommodation in hotel
Dinner in restaurant and rest
Day 12
After breakfast half day excursion in Khujand.
Visit museum of Timurmalik. Bazaar Panjshanbe
After lunch departure to Dushanbe
Day 13
Full day excursion in Dushanbe and visit Hissar fortress with historical complex.
In 23:30 transfer to airport
Day 14
Early in the Morning flight home.
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on the way to Iskanderkul
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landscape of Iskanderkul lake
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Camp Iskanderkul
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Iskanderkul lake
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Waterspring at Iskanderkul lake
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Waterfall at Iskanderkul lake
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on the way to Pandshakent
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Pandshakent
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Excavations at Pandshakent
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Excavations at Pandshakent
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on the way to Marguzor lakes
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Marguzor lakes
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Camping at Marguzor lakes
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Hiking at Marguzor lakes
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Tavasang Pass
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Zimtud village
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Hiking in the Fan mountains
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Chukurak lake
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Camping at Chukurak lake
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Chukurak lake
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Hiking in the Fan mountains
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Kulikalon lakes
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Kulikalon lake
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Kulikalon lakes
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Hiking in the Fan mountains
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Alaudin Pass
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Alaudin lakes
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Alaudin lake
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Alaudin lake
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on the way to Chudshand
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Syrdaria river in Chudshand
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Chudshand market square
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Museum in Chudshand
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Alexander the Great in the Museum of Chudshand
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Hissar Fortress
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Hissar Fortress
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Dushanbe - Dusti Square
Unforgettable Cities and Mountains Of Tajikistan
Basic equipment:
- Travel pocket or suitcase
- Day backpack with approx. 30 litres of volume
- Ankle-high climbing boots with profile sole
- Water bottle with 1 litre of capacity
- Suitable travelling clothing (T-shirt, trekking trousers, travelling socks)
- Warm additional clothing (pullover, cap, gloves)
- Active protection and solar protection (headgear, sunglasses, solar cream)
- Forehead lamp or torch
- Personal medication and mosquito protection
Additional recommended equipment
- Nordic walking poles
- Penknife
- Photo equipment, films, binoculars
- Comfortable shoes or sandals
- Clothes for swimming
- Rain protective covering for the backpack
- Functional laundry
- Trekking trousers (water resistant, windproof)
- Rain jacket with hood (water resistant, windproof)
- Sweets
Unforgettable Cities and Mountains Of Tajikistan
travel inquiry
The tour’s cost includes:
1. Transport on the route
2. Meals (3 x per day)
3. Equipment rent
4. Gas equipment (burner + gas balloons)
5. The guide-interpreter
6. Porters, Cartage to carry cargo (donkeys) (12 kg p. p.)
7. Accommodation in hotels/guesthauses/basecamps/homestays
8. Meeting / departure at the airport
The tour’s cost does not include:
1. Flight to/from Tajikistan
2. Visa and visa support
3. ecological fees
Unforgettable Cities and Mountains Of Tajikistan
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on the way to Iskanderkul
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landscape of Iskanderkul lake
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Camp Iskanderkul
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Iskanderkul lake
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Waterspring at Iskanderkul lake
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Waterfall at Iskanderkul lake
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on the way to Pandshakent
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Pandshakent
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Excavations at Pandshakent
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Excavations at Pandshakent
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on the way to Marguzor lakes
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Marguzor lakes
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Camping at Marguzor lakes
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Hiking at Marguzor lakes
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Tavasang Pass
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Zimtud village
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Hiking in the Fan mountains
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Chukurak lake
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Camping at Chukurak lake
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Chukurak lake
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Hiking in the Fan mountains
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Kulikalon lakes
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Kulikalon lake
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Kulikalon lakes
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Hiking in the Fan mountains
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Alaudin Pass
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Alaudin lakes
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Alaudin lake
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Alaudin lake
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on the way to Chudshand
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Syrdaria river in Chudshand
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Chudshand market square
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Museum in Chudshand
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Alexander the Great in the Museum of Chudshand
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Hissar Fortress
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Hissar Fortress
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Dushanbe - Dusti Square