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Meeting point
Dushanbe
End location
Dushanbe

Duration

8 days

Length

700 km

Location

Panjakent

Recommended group composition

2-20 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

16+

The price is per person, prices change for a group trip.

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Price:

800 $ / pr

Tour in brief

Trip to "Seven Lakes" (Saiyohati Haftkul) – a public tourist trip, acquaintance with local traditions, rich history, and heritage of the Tajik people. Along with natural attractions, we organize tours to monuments of world history and culture located on the Great Silk Road. Thus, every traveler can see beautiful mountain lakes with us, such as Marguzor Lakes and Iskanderkul, travel through the Fan Mountains, ancient cities of Tajikistan, such as Penjikent, Istaravshan, Khujand, Hissar, and others. Guests can be assured of the comfort of the journey; we promise to provide them with excellent impressions and memories.

Tour organizer and guide

Seven Lakes Tour Company

Seven Lakes Tour Company

The travel agency "Sayyohati Haftkul" (Seven Lakes Travel) was founded by a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan Shodmonkul Sanginov in 2012 with the aim of providing travel services to Tajik and foreign tourists in the Marguzor Lakes of the city of Penjikent.

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Bakhtiyor ShurboevYour guide

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Tour program

Day 1. Dushanbe

Day 1. Dushanbe

The entire day is dedicated to a city sightseeing tour. First, we will visit Rudaki Park, then take a stroll through the National Park. Next, we'll have a guided tour of the Central Museum followed by lunch. To experience authentic Tajik life, a visit to the Asian bazaar is recommended, where colorful goods, fruits, and vegetables abound. Today, we'll explore the main attractions of Dushanbe, and you'll learn many interesting facts about the Tajik people. Dinner will be served at a traditional restaurant where you can taste Tajik cuisine. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2. Iskanderkul

Day 2. Iskanderkul

Early breakfast, check-out from the hotel, and departure to the north. Today's journey takes us to the high-mountain lake of Iskanderkul, located in the famous Fan Mountains. This enchanting area is one of the best places in Central Asia. The road to the lake passes through the Anzob Pass (3,372 m) offering amazing panoramic views. Upon arrival at the lake, we'll take a walk along its beaches and then a 40-minute hike to see the waterfall. Tajikistan ranks second among CIS countries in terms of water volume. We'll have a brief stop at Iskanderkul to explore its attractions before continuing to the beautiful village of Saratog, which is located 10 km from Iskanderkul. Dinner and overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 3. Penjikent

Day 3. Penjikent

Arrival in Penjikent and a tour of ancient Penjikent, the most famous Sogdian city of the 5th-8th centuries AD. Overnight in Penjikent.
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Day 4. Sarazm

Day 4. Sarazm

After breakfast, we'll spend an unforgettable day in Penjikent. Founded by the Sogdians in the 5th century AD, Penjikent was a major city. We'll visit the Rudaki Historical and Ethnographic Museum, learn about the culture and history during a tour of the ancient city, and visit the ancient site of Sarazm (a UNESCO World Heritage Site nominee). After lunch, we'll head to the Marguzor Lakes (Seven Lakes). Relaxation and overnight stay in double rooms with lake views and amenities at a tourist base on the 6th lake
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Day 5. Seven lakes

Day 5. Seven lakes

After breakfast at the 6th lake, we'll start a hike to the 7th lake, Hazorchashma (2139 m), which translates to "Thousand Springs" (4 km round trip, 2 hours). We'll spend some time at the lake, take a walk around it, and then return to the 6th lake. Relaxation and overnight stay at the tourist base.
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Day 6. Kalai Kahkahа and Chilhudzhra Ruins

Day 6. Kalai Kahkahа and Chilhudzhra Ruins

Departure from the Seven Lakes to Shahristan District. Shahristan Pass. Visit Kalai Kahkahа and Chilhudzhra in Shahristan (9th-century palace and fortress, wall paintings), tour of ancient Istaravshan, and arrival in Khujand.
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Day 7. Khujand

Day 7. Khujand

ightseeing in Khujand and at the Kayrakkum Reservoir.
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Day 8. End of the Tour

Day 8. End of the Tour

After a tour of Khujand, we'll travel to Isfara and then cross over to the Kyrgyz side to visit the city of Osh.
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Information

What's included:

  • Transfer along the route
  • 3 meals a day
  • Accommodation in double rooms with amenities
  • Paid excursions

What's not included:

  • Insurance policy
  • Alcoholic beverages

The price is per person; prices vary for group trips.

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