Day Trip To Iskanderkul Lake From Dushanbe
About this tour
One day tour to Alexander the Great's lake is one of a few places as must-see for people who are looking for short but amazing places near Dushanbe. Iskanderkul is one of the mist beautiful lakes in Central Asia with nice legends about it. This trip is not focused only around Iskanderkul lake, however you will also enjoy the beauties of Fann mountains range everywhere on the way to the lake. Great landscapes and high skyscraper mountains are waiting for you. Let's do it!
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Itinerary: Dushanbe - Iskanderkul lake - Dushanbe ( 134km; 2-3h drive one way) Meet out team in your hotel at 09:00 and start your trip towards the lake. Trip to the Iskanderkul lake through the Anzob pass (3300m above sea level) through the 5-kilometer Istiklol tunnel. According to legend, Lake Iskanderkul was named after Alexander the Great, known in the East as Iskander. It is said that the path of Alexander the Great to India passed through this lake. Arrival at the lake and you will walk to a 50-meter waterfall, which the locals compare with Niagara and call the Fann Niagara (Niagara Fana). Later you will stroll around the lake itself. There are also operating boats on which you can take a boat tour of the lake. The shore of the lake is estimated at 40 km, and the depth is 70 m. Later walk 5 minutes to Snake lake from where opens a beautiful landscape of mountains and the lake. After visiting the lake, we return to Dushanbe. Tra safer to your hotel. You will arrive back to Dushanbe around 4-5pm. End of tour!
What's included
Price Includes: - Driver and transport - English speaking guide - Eco Tax
Not included: - meals - Tips to the stuff
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Dushanbe, Tajikistan