Explore Tajikistan’s Seven Lakes, Panjakent, and Ancient Sarazm in a day. Capture stunning photos, visit ancient ruins, and experience vibrant local culture.
Explore Tajikistan’s Seven Lakes, Panjakent, and Ancient Sarazm in a day. Capture stunning photos, visit ancient ruins, and experience vibrant local culture.
- Jartepa chegara bojxona posti - Meet at the Jartepa border around 8-9am (depending on your arrival time). Then, we drive to our first destination, the Ancient Sarazm ruins.
- Proto-urban site of Sarazm - Sarazm: Just a short distance from the border crossing are the UNESCO-listed ruins of Sarazm. Over 5,500 years old, these ruins are the…
- Jartepa chegara bojxona posti - Meet at the Jartepa border around 8-9am (depending on your arrival time). Then, we drive to our first destination, the Ancient Sarazm ruins.
- Proto-urban site of Sarazm - Sarazm: Just a short distance from the border crossing are the UNESCO-listed ruins of Sarazm. Over 5,500 years old, these ruins are the remnants of the first agricultural society in Central Asia. A notably tall human skeleton, known as the “Princess of Sarazm,” was discovered here along with some of her ornaments. Archaeologists also unearthed artifacts indicating ancient trade routes extending to modern-day Iran and Pakistan. This site is also one of the oldest places associated with Zoroastrian civilization and religion.
- Panjakent Bazaar - Later, we drive to Panjakent city for a brief sightseeing tour.
- Panjakent Bazaar - Panjakent Bazaar: This market features a beautiful central building surrounded by brick archways. It’s a great place to stock up on trekking snacks like nuts and dried fruits or to experience Tajik hospitality for the first time.
- Olim Dodkho Mosque - After visiting the bazaar, we will take a short walk to see the Central Mosque and Madrasah of Olim Dodkhoh, located just steps away from the bazaar.
- Seven Lakes - After sightseeing in Panjakent, we head towards the Fann mountains to visit the lakes.
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Seven Lakes - Seven Lakes (Haftkul): 7 teary lakes
Seven small lakes make up the “Seven Lakes” in northwest Tajikistan. Legend says they are the tears of the daughters of a missing man. Science suggests they were formed after earthquakes altered the course of the Shing River. Regardless of the story you prefer, the Haft Kul road is one of Tajikistan’s most accessible treks, offering a perfect introduction to the country’s natural beauty. Besides the azure lakes, there are many villages to explore, with friendly locals often inviting travelers for tea.
We will visit six of the lakes by car: 1. Mijgon, 2. Soya, 3. Hushyor, 4. Nophin lakes (2139m.a.l), Khurdak, and 6. Marguzor.
Then, we will take a leisurely walk to the final lake of Haft Kul: Hazor Chashma, also known as the thousand springs. The slope is gentle, and the altitude is low (the lake is around 2,400 m/7870 ft). It’s a 15-20 minute walk that can sometimes be done by car if the road conditions are good. You can choose to drive or walk.
These are 7 lakes with 7 different names, altitudes, shapes, and colors.
- Jartepa chegara bojxona posti - After visiting the lakes, we drive back to the border for departure. End of tour!
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch in a traditional house or lunch - picnic at the lakes
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch in a traditional house or lunch - picnic at the lakes
- All fees and/or taxes
- Alcoholic Beverages
- All other expenses like buying souvenirs or snacks, visa if required, Tips/gratuities
- Transfer from your hotel to the border/meeting point and back is organizeable for additional 50$.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- All other expenses like buying souvenirs or snacks, visa if required, Tips/gratuities
- Transfer from your hotel to the border/meeting point and back is organizeable for additional 50$.
This one-day tour from Samarkand will acquaint you with one of the most beautiful places in Tajikistan, the Seven Lakes of legendary Fann Mountains. This is a maximized (you will visit maximum number of places in just one day still with no rush) and perfect tour that includes visiting all the 7 lakes and a sidetour of Panjakent and Ancient Sarazm. You…
This one-day tour from Samarkand will acquaint you with one of the most beautiful places in Tajikistan, the Seven Lakes of legendary Fann Mountains. This is a maximized (you will visit maximum number of places in just one day still with no rush) and perfect tour that includes visiting all the 7 lakes and a sidetour of Panjakent and Ancient Sarazm. You will stop in each lakes and many spots to take pictures. You will enjoy wilde nature everywhere during the whole tour, high mountains peaks reaching 4000m above sea level, rivers, waterfalls, villages, old ruins, city, traditional bazaar, religious site and many other places of interests, all in a just day-tour. In Panjakent and around there will be visits to the most ancient place of Central Asia Sarazm Settlement(5500 years old), a short Panjakent city tour taht includes a religious Madrasah and Mosque, Central bazaar, and plenty of villages to wonder along the lakes. So let’s go to discover!
- Alcoholic Beverages - allowed only to 18 years old and above.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.