Explore Iskanderkul Lake, hike Fann mountains, and enjoy a scenic boat trip. Discover Tajikistan’s beauty on this full-day guided tour from Dushanbe.
- Dushanbe - Meet with our tour guide in your hotel lobby at 09:00. And start driving to Iskanderkul lake
- Iskanderkul Lake - Arrival in Iskanderkul lake around 12:00.
According to legend, Lake Iskanderkul was named after Alexander the Great, known in the East as Iskander. It is said that the path of Alexander the Great to India passed through this lake.
Stroll around the lakes, and you also can swim in the lake if you wish. You can have lunch in a cafe located at the lake.
There are also operating boats on which you can take a boat trip of the lake.
Later visit Snake lake that is situated in some steps away from Iskanderkul lake. From here best view for Iskanderkul lake opens.
After that, you will walk to a 50-meter waterfall, which the locals compare with Niagara and call the Fann Niagara (Niagara Fana). The lake covers 4 km2 , and the depth is 72 m.
- Dushanbe - After exploring the lake return back to Dushanbe. Arrival in your hotel. End of tour.
- Private transportation
- Live tour guide throughout the tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
This is a day trip to one of the most beautiful and largest lakes in Tajikistan, Iskanderkul Lake. Named after Alexander the Great (known as Iskander in the East), the lake offers an intriguing visit. You won’t just visit this lake alone; you’ll also see Snake Lake, hike to the powerful Fann Mountains waterfall, famously known as Fann’s Niagara. Additionally, the journey from Dushanbe to Iskanderkul Lake and back is filled with stunning landscapes and sceneries of the Fann Mountains range, Varzob Gorge, and rivers. Take a boat trip to explore more of the lake. You can also swim in the lake. Enjoy your lunch right at the lake’s edge in a well-situated café with the best views of the lake and mountains. Anything else?! Let’s discover then!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
