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Adventures in the mountains: From Khujand to Seven Lakes

#Ancient Cities #Fann Mountains #Lakes #Silk Road

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Meeting point
Oybek
End location
Jarteppa

Duration

5 days

Length

500 km

Location

Panjakent

Recommended group composition

2-25 per

Difficulty level

Very easy - Suitable for individuals with minimal physical fitness or experience. Involves short, flat walks with little elevation gain or loss.

Easy - Requires basic physical fitness. Involves moderate walking on well-maintained trails with gentle inclines and declines.

Optimal - Suitable for individuals with average physical fitness. Involves moderate to challenging hiking, often with some elevation gain or loss.

Intense - Demands good physical fitness and endurance. Involves long hikes on rugged terrain with significant elevation changes.

Extreme - Suitable for experienced hikers and mountaineers. Involves technical climbing, glacier crossings, and exposure to high-altitude environments.

Super extreme - Reserved for highly skilled and experienced adventurers. Involves challenging mountaineering expeditions with significant risks and potential dangers.

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Super extreme
Extreme
Intensive
Optimal
Easy
Very easy

Recommended age

18+

The price is indicated per person for a group of 2 people.

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Tour in brief

This tour offers an exciting journey through Tajikistan, starting from Khujand and ending in Panjakent and Samarkand. You will visit historical mosques, ancient fortresses, and bazaars, enjoy the picturesque Iskanderkul and Seven Lakes, take walks amidst mountainous landscapes, and get acquainted with the local culture. The tour includes comfortable accommodations, traditional lunches and dinners, as well as fascinating excursions to ancient cities and natural attractions.

Tour organizer and guide

Sarazm 5500

Sarazm 5500

Sarazm 5500 LLC is a tour operator offering unique travel experiences across Tajikistan, including the famous Silk Road. We welcome you and guarantee a culturally immersive experience in this amazing region.

Tour program

Day 1. Tashkent - Khujand

Day 1. Tashkent - Khujand

- Our guide will meet you at the Oybek border.
- Transfer from Oybek to Khujand.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Visit to the museum, park, cable car, Panjshanbe Bazaar, Sheikh Muslihiddin Mosque, and Arbob Fortress.
- Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Excursions and leisure Walk , Photos , Excursion Where we live Hotel in Khujand

Day 2. Khujand - Istaravshan - Penjikent

Day 2. Khujand - Istaravshan - Penjikent

- After breakfast, departure for Penjikent via the ancient city of Istaravshan.
- Visit to the 18th-century Hazrat Shoh Mosque, Kuk Gumbaz Mosque, Mug Fortress, and the local bazaar, where you can see the famous knives.
- Lunch in Shahriston.
- Transfer to Iskanderkul through the Shahriston Tunnel.
- Visit to the waterfall, Snake Lake, and Iskanderkul Lake. Excursions and leisure Walk , Photos , Excursion Where we live Hotel by the shores of Iskanderkul Lake

Day 3. Iskanderkul - Seven Lakes

Day 3. Iskanderkul - Seven Lakes

- After breakfast, trip to the Seven Lakes with a stop at Obi Togmat.
- Visit to the first and second lakes.
- Lunch at a guest house by the fourth lake.
- Walk to the fifth, sixth, and seventh lakes, with local legends and photo opportunities with residents.
- Return to the village of Nofin (fourth lake).
- Overnight at the "Najmiddin" guest house.
- Dinner at the guest house. Excursions and leisure Walk , Photos , Excursion Where we live Guesthouse

Day 4. Seven Lakes - Penjikent

Day 4. Seven Lakes - Penjikent

- After breakfast, transfer to the city of Penjikent.
- Visit to the bazaar, Muhammad Bashoro Mosque, and Olim Dodho Madrasa.
- Lunch at a local teahouse.
- Visit to the museum and the ancient city of Sarazm.
- Accommodation and rest at the hotel.
- Visit to ancient Penjikent (before sunset) for a panoramic view of the city.
- Dinner at a local restaurant. Excursions and leisure Walk , Photos , Excursion Where we live Guesthouse

Day 5. Penjikent - Samarkand

Day 5. Penjikent - Samarkand

- Breakfast.
- In the morning, transfer to the Jarteppa border. Where we live Without accommodation

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Information

What's included:

  • Accommodation in hotels, local transfers and transportation
  • Excursions and entrance fees
  • Services of an English-speaking guide
  • We also offer visa support if needed.
  • An additional fee for single occupancy is possible.

What's not included:

  • Air tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa fee
  • Medical insurance.

The price is indicated per person for a group trip; the price may change for larger groups.

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