Awesome tour to southern Tajikistan! We went with a small group to Childukhtaron and other sites nearby. We were fortunate enough to be traveling while poppies were blooming, so we visited the poppy fields as well. It was raining during our visit, so we didn't camp, but stayed in a very comfortable hotel instead. I'd definitely recommend this tour if you'd like to get outside of Dushanbe and have limited time. It's helpful if you can speak Russian, but not necessary for the tour.
Booking through Indyguide was easy. Prior to the trip, we were informed what to bring, clothing attire, meeting point, guide clothes and vehicle numbers. It was very useful info for us. Our guide, Gulrukhsor is warm and friendly. She equips us with information about Tajikistan geography and legend of Iskanderkul. Though she barely speaks English, we were lucky to have a local translator in our group. Gulrukhsor pays attention to hiking safety and well-being of guest/passengers. It’s good that we had short toilet breaks on the roads. After lunch, we had ample time to wander around the gorgeous lake. The ride back to the city was fun. I highly recommend this memorable trip.
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