Discover Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains: Explore Iskandarkul and Seven Lakes on a private tour from Samarkand. Immerse in stunning landscapes and rich local culture.
Samarkand-Seven Lakes-Panjakent
Panjakent - Meet up with our driver in your hotel and transfer to Uzbek - Tajik border. Arrival at Uzbek - Tajik border pass. Pass the border. Meet by Tajikistan staff and transfer to Penjikent
Seven Lakes - Transfer to Marguzor, the famous seven lakes - seven wonderful water mirrors full of mountain riverside drops. Each lake looks different whenever the sun changes its position. Colors may vary from deep blue to indie color ripple. Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains are more than a pleasant mountain destination – they’re some of the most exquisite lakes of Tajikistan, steeped in history and legend that provide poignant insights into local culture. The famous seven lakes - seven wonderful water mirrors full of mountain riverside drops. Each lake looks different whenever the sun changes its position. Easy hike at the lakes & Picnic near one of the lakes. Afternoon drive back to Panjakent. Checkin in the Hotel.
Panjakent- Iskandarkul- Samarkand
Iskanderkul Lake - Our trip today is to high Mountain lake – Iskanderkul (200 m). It is situated in the famous Fann Mountains. This fabulous area is one of the best places in Central Asia. After arrival at the lake, you will go for a walk along its beaches. Also you can hike 40 minutes to see an amazing and hugest waterfall in Tajikistan known as Niagara of Fann Mountains. after lunch we driving the same way back to Panjakent
Ancient Town of Panjakent - Visiting the Ruins of ancient town Panjakent. Ancient Penjikent - the ruins of the old Sogdian town founded in the 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples and city bazaar are visible in the excavated ruins
Proto-urban site of Sarazm - Sarazm, which means “where the land begins”, is an archaeological site bearing testimony to the development of human settlements in Central Asia, from the 4th millennium BCE to the end of the 3rd millennium BCE. The ruins demonstrate the early development of proto-urbanization in this region. This centre of settlement, one of the oldest in Central Asia, is situated between a mountainous region suitable for cattle rearing by nomadic pastoralists, and a large valley conducive to the development of agriculture and irrigation by the first settled populations in the region. Sarazm also demonstrates the existence of commercial and cultural exchanges and trade relations with peoples over an extensive geographical area, extending from the steppes of Central Asia and Turkmenistan, to the Iranian plateau, the Indus valley and as far as the Indian Ocean.. In 2010 Sarazm was added to the list of Human heritage by UNESCO.
Samarkand - After driving back to the border. Crossing the border meeting your driver and driving back to Samarkand
- Accommodation (1 night in the hotel)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Food
Escape to the breathtaking beauty of Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains with a Two-Day Private Tour from Samarkand. Just a short drive from the ancient city, you’ll find one of the world’s most stunning mountain lakes, nestled in the heart of the Fann Mountains. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes of crystal-clear lakes, flowing rivers, and majestic mountains that will leave you speechless. The Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains are more than just a pleasant mountain destination – they are some of Tajikistan’s most exquisite lakes, rich in history and legend, offering deep insights into local culture. Iskanderkul Lake, located in northern Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains, is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the former Soviet Union. One look at its calm, pristine waters will convince you of this claim.
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