Panjakent& Fann Mountains
About this tour
Sevenlakes
Iskandarkul
Panjakent
Fann Mountains
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Dushanbe International Airport, Dushanbe, Tajikistan to Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The entire day is dedicated to a guided city tour. First of we will visit Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal and House of parliament. After it we will walk in National park to make photos of Ministry of Inner Affairs and the 2 biggest National Flag in the world – 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. After excursion in Central Museum you will have lunch. Then you will visit to Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. To feel real life you should visit bazar. It has colourful goods, fruits and vegetables. We will see today the main highlights of Dushanbe and you will find out many interesting facts about Tajik people.
Day 2: Dushanbe, Tajikistan to Iskanderkul, Tajikistan
Our trip today is to high Mountain lake – Iskanderkul . It is situated in the famous Fann Mountains. This fabulous area is one of the best places of Central Asia. The road to the lakes goes over Anzob pass with amazing panorama views. After arrival to the lake you will go for a walk along it beaches. This is an amazing place to have a rest.
Day 3: Iskanderkul, Tajikistan to Panjakent, Tajikistan
In the morning we will drive to Penjakent. The city of Penjakent ("five villages") is located in a picturesque Zeravshan river valley. Quite possibly the five villages started the history of this remarkable city which originated in the 5th-8th centuries AD. Penjikent of that time was one of the most important cultural and crafts centers of Sogd. It was even named "Central Asian Pompeii". It was a superbly fortified well-organized city with a ruler's palace, two temples, markets, rich dwelling houses decorated with numerous paintings, wooden and clay statues of ancient gods. The ruins of this ancient city were found only in the last century.
Day 4: Panjakent, Tajikistan to Seven Lakes, Tajikistan
You will drive today to the Fan Mountains. They are one of Central Asia's most popular hiking areas. At this place you will have time to go for short hiking. There road goes along a gorge where 7 lakes are located. They are situated on different altitudes and have different colors. Also you will meet local people that live at that area. It will be very interesting to see their way of life.
Day 5: Seven Lakes, Tajikistan to Artuch, Tajikistan
After driving a little down the stream we turn to the south and make our way towards the mountain village of Artuch. A bit deeper into the mountains we shall find our destination point, base camp ‘Artuch’ (2200m). Artuch is a wonderful place, which is located in the heart of Fann Mountains not far away from the Tajikistan most beautiful lakes and highest peaks
Day 6: Artuch, Tajikistan to Dushanbe Tajikistan, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Drive back to Dushanbe
What's included
Accomandation Guide Service Transport
International flight tickets E-Visa Encureance
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Dushanbe International Airport, Dushanbe, Tajikistan to Dushanbe, Tajikistan