Discover the untouched beauty of the Fann Mountains in Tajikistan, with stunning peaks, alpine lakes, and a rich cultural heritage. Explore this hidden gem today!
Arrival day: Dushanbe – Penjikent – Artuch or Tajikistan border/Samarkand – Penjikent – Artuch
Dushanbe - ARRIVAL DAY. Reception / meeting of tourists in Dushanbe or from the border of Penjikent/Samarkand.
Artuch - Departure to the mountaineering camp Artuch / Penjikent (from Dushanbe-218 km, 4.5 hour drive from the border of Samarkand-85 km, 2 hour drive). Along the way, there is an opportunity to admire the beauty Hissar and Shan ridges and Anzob gorges. Upon arrival at the camp, if there is time left, we will organize a hike to Lake Chuqurak. Distance - 3 km, 300 m of climb and 300 m of altitude drop. In the evening we return to the climbing camp Artuch.
Artuch: acclimatization time
Artuch - These 2 days are indicated for acclimatization, including arriving (meeting) of travelers and small tours to historic and culture places of Penjikent by transport
Artuch – Kulikalon Lakes
Kulikalon Lake – Bibijanat Lake – Alauddin Pass – Alauddin Lakes
Alauddin Lakes – Muddy lakes
Muddy lakes – foothills of Chimtarga Pass
Chimtarga Foothills – Chimtarga Pass – Bolshoe Allo Lake
Lake Bolshoe Allo - peaks of Energia
Fann Mountains - This day we will turn to the side of Energy Peaks (5105 m.).
In evening will be back to Bolshoe Allo lake.
Camping at the lake.
Distance - 7 km, 900 m altitude drop.
Lake Bolshoe Allo - Lake Maloe Allo
Fann Mountains - We will continue on our way after breakfast.
Descent along the Zindon Valley to the valley of the Amshut River. We will build a camp on the bank of the Amshut River (1967 m.) or at the lake Maloe Allo. This evening is the last in the high mountains.
Camping at the lake.
Distance – 5.7 km, 900 m altitude drop.
Maloe Allo Lake – Archamaidon – Dushanbe/Samarqand
Samarkand - Crossing to the confluence of the Amshut and Archamaidon rivers, from where transport will pick us up and take us to the Dushanbe or to the border of Tajikistan / Uzbeksitan (Samarqand).
Distance - 5 km, 600 m altitude drop.
Return to Dushanbe (218 km, 4.5-hour drive) / Samarkand (85 km, 2 hour drive).
Dushanbe - Crossing to the confluence of the Amshut and Archamaidon rivers, from where transport will pick us up and take us to the Dushanbe or to the border of Tajikistan / Uzbeksitan (Samarqand).
Distance - 5 km, 600 m altitude drop.
Return to Dushanbe (218 km, 4.5-hour drive) / Samarkand (85 km, 2 hour drive).
- Private transportation
- All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- Mule and porter services
- Trikke use
- Alcohol and other private services
In the northwestern corner of Tajikistan, along the border with Uzbekistan, lay the rugged and beautiful Fann Mountains, a branch of the Western Pamir-Alay Range. They divide the northern territory of the country, in the Fergana Valley, from Dushanbe and the south. It is a compact range, with around 100 stunning peaks, many over 5,000m, and renowned alpine lakes. Famed among nature lovers and mountaineers, these mountains nonetheless see very few visitors, and their natural beauty and cultural treasures have remained virtually unchanged to this day.
The Fann Mountains nine peaks exceeding 5,000 m above sea level. The highest point of the region is Chimtarga Peak (5,489 m). Other 5,000-metre mountains are Big Hansa (5,306 m), Bodkhona (5,138), Mirali (5,132), Chapdara (5,050), Energia (5,120), Zamok (
‘Castle
‘) (5,070), Little Hansa (5,031) and Moscow (5,046).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
