Trekking In The Fann Mountain
About this tour
Tajikistan is mountains country. Almost 90% of the country is covered with mountains, If you planning to do trekking so definitely you should put Tajikistan on your travel list. There is two perfect destinations for the trekking. Pamirs & Fann mountains. What makes special the Fann mountains is the unlike Pamir its not far from Dushanbe & plus it has different trekking categories. So even beginners can go there.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Dushanbe to Panjakent
Day 1 Dushanbe-Fann mountains (Artuch base camp),Heading towards northern road viaVarzob valley, getting to Zarafshan mountains, In Ayni distric turn towards Panjaken city, before entering the city, driving towards Panjrud valley hometown of great persian peot (Rudaki 8th Century), pass by his monument driving further up to Artuch (russian tour base)2120m, in the camp base there is option to set up tent or accomodate in th cottages of the base camp, which is $20/25 per night including dinner. Option to acclimatize is to hike to Chukurak lake which is 1hours hike (one side),
Day 2: Panjakent
Day 2 Artuch-Kulikalon lake(8km) from Artuch to get to the Kulikalon we have two options first via Chukurak pass (3160)m, where from the top you can see the beautiful panarama of the Kulikalon lake (2900)m,the second biggest lake in the Fann mountain & second through base camp areas, the last option is easy and more pleasant for walk, Overnight in Kulikalon or either further in Dushakha lakes which two km far from Kulikalon.
Day 3: Panjakent to Ayni
Day 3 Kuli kalon-Aloddin lake, (9km) From KuliKalon there are also two options one climbing towads Alodin pass (3860m) & second towards Laudan pass (3630m), picnic on the top of the pass. From Alodin pass there are possibility of seeing Chapdara glacire (5050m), Odamsang (4579m), Marriya (4790m), ascending towards Alodin lake (2700m). Dinner& overnigh in the tent next to the lake, 4/5 hours trekking
Day 4: Ayni
Day 4 Alodin-Mutnoy lake, (8km)- Vertical alpine base, climbing towards “Mutnoy” (3500m), Alodin gorge looks to north, and from southern part covered by glacier range, and all around surrounded by many peaks and glaciers like “Zamok” (5070m), Energiya (5120m) and Chimtargha (5489m), which is the highest peak in the Fan mountains. Picnic & overnight next to the Mutnoy lake, (5-6 hours walk)
Day 5: Ayni
Day 5 Mutnoy-Back to Alo lake-Iskandarkul lake, (78km), From Mutnoy hiking down to Alo lake, then further down to Russian base camp, where vehicle will pick us up and drive towads Iskandarkul, where we will stay, the place is indeed incredibly beautiful, the lake named after the Alexander the Great, there are possiblities of pleasant hike as well along the lake & around villages. Accomordation in Iskandarkul shallet where located next to the lake. B,L&D
Day 6: Ayni to Dushanbe
Day 6, Iskandarkul towards Dushanbe, (140km, 4 hours drive) Transfer to Dushanbe on the way many interesting landscapes to see, like firing smoke which is burning since ancient time. Crossing Anzob pass (3437meters) on top of which you can see the nice landscape of Zarafshan rainge known as (Fan mountains). Driving along the Varzob valley, getting to Dushanbe. If we will have time for sightseeing. B,L&D Transfer to the airport and departure. Saidbek team wish you the memorable trip in the heart of Central Asia & pleasant home flight.
What's included
What to know
trekking shoes trekking gear sun hat sun cream
Route & locations
Dushanbe to Panjakent