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Jeep tour to the mountains of Tajikistan

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Meeting point
Dushanbe
End location
Dushanbe

Duration

3 days

Length

830 km

Location

Panjakent

Recommended group composition

4-12 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

16+

The minimum price for a tour package is indicated. The price depends on many factors and may vary.

200 $

200 $ / pr

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Participants

Prepayment - 60 $

Tour in brief

4-wheel drive off-road tours in the mountains of Tajikistan are an exclusive and exciting destination. Thousands visit the Fann Mountains yearly, enjoying our jeep tours and unforgettable memories. Besides mountains, stunning lakes with unique locations await. The Fann Mountains' breathtaking landscapes must be seen to be believed. For years, tourists have chosen this region for its beauty. Tajikistan's signature sights are its mountains and lakes, and our jeep tours take you to the best waterfalls and mountain views.

Tour organizer and guide

Artuch Tajikistan

Artuch Tajikistan

Artuch Tajikistan is a company that owns the Artuch Mountain Base, which was established in 1971 in the Soviet Socialist Republic of Tajikistan. The base is situated at an altitude of 2200 meters in the renowned Fann Mountains region, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and crystal-clear lakes.

Tour program

Day 1. Penjikent – Seven lakes (Marguzor lakes)

Day 1. Penjikent – Seven lakes (Marguzor lakes)

Meeting with the Guide

  • Transfer to the city of Penjikent.

Visit to the Ancient Settlement of Sarazm

  • Explore the 5,500-year-old ancient settlement of Sarazm, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Visit to the Museum

  • Visit the museum in Penjikent to learn more about the region's history and culture.

City of Penjikent

  • Penjikent, meaning "five villages," is located in the picturesque Zeravshan River valley in the Sughd region of Tajikistan.
  • It is believed that the city's history began with five villages, emerging between the 5th and 8th centuries AD.
  • Penjikent was once one of the most important cultural centers of Sogdiana and is often called the "Central Asian Pompeii."
  • The city was a well-fortified and organized settlement with a ruler’s palace, two temples, markets, and richly decorated houses with paintings and statues of ancient gods.
  • The ruins of this ancient city were uncovered only in the last century.

Lunch

  • After visiting Penjikent, lunch will be served.

Drive to the Fann Mountains

  • The driver will take us to the scenic landscapes of the seven lakes of the Fann Mountains.
  • Today, we will stop at the Marguzor Lakes base camp, located near six out of the seven lakes.

Dinner and Evening Activities

  • Dinner will be served on the shore of the lake.
  • Enjoy the evening by the fire in the open air.
What to visit
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Cottages

Day 2. Seven Lakes – Alaudin Lakes

Day 2. Seven Lakes – Alaudin Lakes

After Breakfast

  • We will visit the seventh lake of the cascade of seven lakes.

Legend of the Seven Lakes

According to an old legend, a man got lost in the valley, and his seven daughters went searching for him. When they couldn't find him and no one answered their call, the girls sat on the narrow path and cried. Their tears filled the valley, and the girls drowned. Though they perished, their memory lives on through the seven beautiful lakes, each representing one of the daughters.

The lakes are said to mirror their beauty, with the youngest, Mizhgon, considered the most beautiful.

The lakes appear in the following order:

  • Mizhgon (1,640 m)
  • Soya (1,740 m)
  • Gushor (1,820 m)
  • Nofin (1,820 m)
  • Khurdak (1,870 m)
  • Marguzor (2,140 m)
  • Khazorchashma
  • We will have enough time for photo stops at each lake along the way.

Lunch

  • Lunch at a guest house in the village of Gusar.

After Lunch

  • Drive together towards the Alauddin Lakes.

Arrival at Alauddin Alpine Camp

What to visit
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Evening by the fire Where we live Tents

Day 3. Alaudin Lakes – Dushanbe (border Jartepa, Oybek)

Day 3. Alaudin Lakes – Dushanbe (border Jartepa, Oybek)

  • Morning
    • After breakfast, we will take a short excursion hike toward the Alauddin Lakes, located above our base camp.
  • Alauddin Lakes (Chapdara)
    • The Alauddin Lakes, situated at an altitude of 2,800 meters, are considered among the most beautiful lakes in the Fann Mountains.
    • The hike covers 1.5 km along a well-maintained path through the gorge, leading to the legendary Alauddin Lakes.
    • When viewed from above, the lakes appear blue or light blue, reflecting the sky. However, their unique color seems to originate from within, outshining even the sky in brilliance.
    • The lakes are 16.5 meters deep, with perfectly clear water and no suspended sand. There are no fish in the Alauddin Lakes.
  • Lunch
    • Lunch at the camp.
  • Afternoon
    • After lunch, we will depart for the city.
  • End of the Route
What to visit
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Without accommodation

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Information

What's included:

  • Accommodation (DBL / TWIN) double
  • Guide
  • Meals: Full board, 3 times a day
  • Entrance fees
  • Transfers
  • Bottled water
  • Tents & Sleeping bags

What's not included:

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • All personal expenses

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