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Hiking in Fann Mountains

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Meeting point
Dushanbe
End location
Dushanbe

Duration

8 days

Length

784 km

Location

Panjakent

Recommended group composition

5-20 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.

Optimal

Recommended age

18+

The tour price is based on a group rate. For individual or private tour pricing, please contact us.

826 $

826 $ / pr

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Prepayment - 248 $

Tour in brief

The Fann Mountains, in northwestern Tajikistan near the Uzbekistan border, are a stunning part of the Western Pamir-Alay Range. With around 100 peaks over 5,000m and breathtaking alpine lakes, they are a paradise for nature lovers and mountaineers yet remain largely undiscovered. Easily accessed from Penjikent or Dushanbe, the journey takes you through ancient Tajik mountain villages, where locals maintain their traditions. Scenic roadside chaikhanas serve osh and tea by roaring streams, while fresh mountain springs attract travelers seeking pure, natural water.

Tour organizer and guide

Bunyod-Tour

Bunyod-Tour

Bunyod-Tour, a licensed company, has more than 500 tour products, has partnerships with more than 50 domestic and foreign organizations, and is a partner of the Committee for Tourism Development under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan for domestic tourism.

Tour program

Day 1. Dushanbe – Panjakent – Artuch

Day 1. Dushanbe – Panjakent – Artuch

Reception / Meeting of Tourists

  • Location: Dushanbe or from the border of Panjakent/Samarkand.

Departure to Artuch Climbing Camp

  • From Dushanbe: 218 km (approximately 4.5-hour drive).
  • From the border of Samarkand: 85 km (approximately 2-hour drive).
  • Scenic route highlights:
    • Hissar and Shan Ridges.
    • Anzob Gorges.

Hike to Lake Chuqurak (if time permits)

  • Distance: 3 km round trip.
  • Elevation: 300 m ascent and 300 m descent.
  • Activity: Enjoy the scenic beauty of Lake Chuqurak during a short hike.

Evening

  • Return to the Artuch Climbing Camp for dinner and rest.
What to visit
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Artuch camp

Day 2. Artuch – Bibijanat Lake

Day 2. Artuch – Bibijanat Lake

For the next three days, we take a driver and one or two mules that will carry our food and some of the equipment.

The passage to Bibijanat Lake:
The lake is located at an altitude of 2800 m in the Kulikalon Lakes system.

A series of these lakes is located in the Kulikalon basin, around which there are high rock walls that attract many climbers.

In the waters of the Kulikalon lakes, the peaks of Maria (4970 m) and Mirali (5170 m) are reflected.

  • Distance: 8 km
  • Climb: 800 m
What to visit
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Tents

Day 3. Bibijanat Lake – Alauddin Pass – Alauddin Lakes

Day 3. Bibijanat Lake – Alauddin Pass – Alauddin Lakes

Breakfast, camp gathering, and start the ascent to the Alauddin Pass, which is at 3730 meters. The altitude gain is almost 1000 meters. The terrain is relatively simple, but the ascent is prolonged, and the high altitude makes the climb more challenging. On the way, we'll pass by the picturesque Dyushakha Lake. The ascent to the pass takes 5-6 hours, and the descent to the Alauddin Lakes takes 2 hours. The Alauddin Lakes are considered the most beautiful lakes in the Fan Mountains, with crystal clear water and a bright blue hue. We will set up tents by the lake.

What to visit
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Tents

Day 4. Alauddin Lakes – Muddy (Mutniye) lakes

Day 4. Alauddin Lakes – Muddy (Mutniye) lakes

In the morning, we gather the camp, pack our backpacks, and head towards the Muddy Lakes, located at 3430 meters at the foot of Chimtarga Peak. The trail is rocky with a smooth climb. On the way, we pass a small, but very beautiful and cold lake, Piala, where we can swim.

We pitch tents near the Muddy Lakes. The temperature drops to +5°C in the evening, making it cooler here than below. The distance covered is 6 kilometers, with a climb of 730 meters.

What to visit
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Tents

Day 5. Muddy lakes – foothills of Chimtarga Pass

Day 5. Muddy lakes – foothills of Chimtarga Pass

The hike from this point presents some challenges. The cargo previously carried by mules will be redistributed among the backpacks of the tourists and guides.

This day's hike is considered difficult:

The trail initially traverses a scree slope among loose stones.
We will cross several small streams.
As we ascend, the terrain becomes more rugged, with glacier exits.
We will jump over glacial streams.
We will spend the night at an altitude of 4500 meters, near the Chimtarga Pass. There may be some mild discomfort due to the altitude. Nighttime temperatures can drop to between -2 and -5°C.
What to visit
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Guest house

Day 6. Chimtarga Foothills – Chimtarga Pass – Bolshoe Allo Lake

Day 6. Chimtarga Foothills – Chimtarga Pass – Bolshoe Allo Lake

- Breakfast at the camp, gathering, and climbing to the Chimtarga Pass (4750 m), located between the peaks of Energia (5105 m) and Chimtarga (5489 m).
- The pass is not technically difficult, but it is high, and the trail is on a talus slope.  

- Beyond the pass, there is a long descent along the talus slopes into the canyon of the
- Right Zindon River, which will lead us to the Bolshoe Allo Lake (3140 m).
What to visit
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Guest house

Day 7. Lake Bolshoe Allo - Lake Maloe Allo

Day 7. Lake Bolshoe Allo - Lake Maloe Allo

- In theory, we can relax at Bolshoe Allo Lake for one day, swim, and walk to Verkhnoye Allo Lake.
- However, we will continue 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 Lake Maloe Allo.

- This evening is the last in the high mountains.
What to visit
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Guest house

Day 8. Maloe Allo Lake – Archamaidon – Dushanbe/Samarqand

Day 8. Maloe Allo Lake – Archamaidon – Dushanbe/Samarqand

- Crossing to the confluence of the Amshut and Archamaidon rivers, from where transport will pick us up and take us to Dushanbe or the border of Tajikistan / Uzbekistan
- (Samarqand).
- Distance: 5 km
- Altitude Drop: 600 m
- Return to Dushanbe (218 km, 4.5-hour drive) /Samarkand (85 km, 2-hour drive).
Where we live Without accommodation

Map

Information

What's included:

  • Transfer (from Dushanbe or Penjikent / Samarqnad);
  • Transportation during the tour;
  • Food (full board);
  • Burner with gas cylinder;
  • First aid kit;
  • Accommodation (with condition of places, hostel and camping);
  • Guide (English speaking)
  • Visa support;
  • Donkeys, 2, for cargo;
  • Entrance tickets to the objects of visit;
  • Tourist taxes.

What's not included:

  • alcohol;
  • other personal expenses

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