ARRIVAL DAY

Sightseeings: Hissar Ridge – Varzob Valley – Fan Mountains – Seven Lakes (Panjakent)

Distance: 260 km (50 km from Samarqand)

8:30 - Welcome of tourists in Dushanbe from airport or staying hotel

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11:00 - Welcome of tourists from the border / Samarqand (Uzbekistan)

9:00 - Departure to Seven Lakes through Varzob Valley and Hissar Ridge

13:00 - Arriving Panjakent and have a lunch on a city restaurant

14:00 - Direction to Seven Lakes

15:00 - Our tour will start from the 1st Lake Mijgon. Here we have 30 minute to be in a beach of the Lake

MIJGON Lake (62 km from Penjikent). Usually, the first lake that travelers see, the lowest lake. Mijgon located at an altitude of 1640 meters above sea level. Its name comes from the Tajik word "eyelashes". Lake Mijgon has a depth of up to 20 meters, an area of 0.05 square kilometers

15:40 - We will reach the 2nd lake, Soya

SOYA Lake (1,8 km from Mijgon). Continuing from Mijgon Lake along a steep serpentine, you will cross a natural dam that separates Lake Mijgon from the second lake, Soya (from where a stunning view of Mijgon opens). The lake is located at an altitude of 1701 meters and has an area of 0.1 square kilometers.

16:00 - Arriving Hushor Lake, it is 3rd lake

HUSHOR Lake (2,8/1,0 km from Soya). The third lake, Khushor, is 400 meters from Soy, and when you get close to it, you will see a turbulent stream connecting them. Lake Khushor is located at an altitude of 1771 meters and covers an area of 0.23 square kilometers

17:00 - We will reach the 4th lake, Nofin

NOFIN Lake lies 400 meters from Hushor lake. It is highly extended as it is more than 2,5 km long but only about 200 meters wide. Lake Nofin is located at an altitude of 1820 meters and covers an area of 0.48 square kilometers.
In Soviet Union times, the Marguzor Lakes campsite was located next to this lake. However, a mudflow from the mountains demolished the camp, leaving only traces of its foundation. Although this may indicate some danger, the lake looks quite calm, and in good weather, you can watch schools of fish swimming calmly in clear water

19:00 - Supper and overnight in homestay Jumaboy

Sightseeings: Iskanderkul Lake (live legend) – Sarytag village

Distance: 200 km

08:00 - Breakfast in homestay

09:00 - Departure to Iskanderkul Lake through Ayni Valley and Fan Mountains

FANN MOUNTAINS. Iskanderkul, considered the heart of the Fan Mountains, is surrounded by several peaks- five thousand meters – Bodhona, Chapdara, Maria, Mirali, Zindon. The highest is Chimtarga (5,487 meters). The Fanns boast about a hundred peaks, with several rising to altitudes of more than 5,000 meters and relative elevations of up to 1,500 meters

12:30 - Arriving Iskanderkul Lake and have a lunch at beach of Lake

ISKANDERKUL - the lake located in the northern part of the country, in the Sugd region. The distance from the capital of Tajikistan is more than 180 kilometers along a high-altitude and quite decent highway. Along the way, you can see fascinating natural landscapes with snow-capped mountain tops rushing into the deep blue of the sky. This small piece of untouched land can show many interesting things, including Lake Iskanderkul. There are magnificent blue lakes, fast mountain rivers and picturesque forests. Lake Iskanderkul is called a pearl in the palms of the mountains, a living legend. Many of tourists come to this mountain lake for have rest and feeling a historic legends There are guesthouses for their stay here, but foreign visitors prefer to rest in tents.

15:00 - Hiking to the Snake Lake Moron and Iskandarkul Waterfall

SNAKE LAKE is not far from Iskanderkul Lake. According to the stories of old-timers, many snakes live in it. Locals claim that reptiles will not bite in two cases: when they are in the water and when people drink water. The water in it is warmer than in Iskanderkul, so it is quite possible to swim here.

FANN NIAGARA WATERFALL. Nearest of the Lake Iskanderkul there is an old juniper (juniper bush), the branches of which are decorated with colorful ribbons. Everyone who comes to admire the local amazing waterfall leaves something of his or her own on this tree to return here again in the future. The nearby 43-meter waterfall is called "Fan Niagara". It is located on the river flowing out of the lake. 

16:30 - Continue of tour to Panjchashma and Busefal cave

BUCEPHALUS CAVE - according to another legend, the Macedonian horse, Bucephalus, drank water from the lake during a halt after a long march and fell ill. The commander himself went further to India, leaving his faithful horse here. However, even at such a great distance, he felt the death of his master and threw himself into the lake, remaining in it forever. Since then, during the full moon, every month Bucephalus comes out of the water to graze: the waters part and a snow-white horse comes to the surface of the lake, accompanied by grooms.

PANJ-CHASHMA - a place called "Five Springs" for an unusual natural phenomenon, where pure spring water flows from five highlands into Lake Iskandarkul. The sight is so mesmerizing that it is impossible to take your eyes off.

17:00 - Trip to Sarytag village

Sarytag is the trailhead for serious hikes into the Fan Mountains, but you can also do some more relaxed ambles here focused on fauna and flora, landscape and village life. Follow the Karakul River east as far as you like for a lovely shaded walk. It is a long and boring 9-km walk from the start of the lake to Sarytag.

17:30 - Arriving and short hiking in Sarytag Valley

19:00 - Supper and overnight in Sarytag Hostel

Sightseeings: Mountain Sea (Famous Nurek Dam) - Nurek reservoir (swiming, boating)

Distance: 290 km

07:00 - Breakfast in homestay

08:00 - Departure to Nurek city through Barzob Valley and Dushanbe

13:00 - Arriving Nurek city and have a lunch in Fish restorant

The BLUE SEA or MOUNTAIN SEA is a reservoir in Nurek city for hydroelectric power plant, which filled with clear, mirror fresh water, the source of which is the icy mountains of the Pamir range.  The reservoir has formed at an altitude of 885 meters above sea level under the Nurek dam. Currently, it is one of the most powerful hydroelectric plant in Central Asia, the dam of that has listed in the GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS as the highest bulk dam in the world. The height of the Nurek hydroelectric dam is 304 meters

14:00 - Visit museum of hydroelectric power station and Nurek Dam

The Nurek Dam and hydroelectric station is an enormous earth-fill dam located in a deep gorge at 38.3715 N, 69.3492 E, on the Vakhsh River in the central Asian nation of Tajikistan. Currently, the dam makes up 75% of the country's total electricity production (3.0 of 4.0 Gigawatts), and provides for more than 90% of its power needs.

15:30 - Continue of tour to Nurek reservoir and waterfall

The Nurek Reservoir is the largest in Tajikistan, with a capacity of 10.5 km2. The reservoir is over 70 km (40 mi) in length, and has a surface area of 98 km2 (38 sq.mi). The reservoir supplies the hydroelectric plant located within the dam, and stored water is also using for irrigation of local agricultural land. The reservoir is very popular with boaters, as its creation opened up vast areas for easy exploration by boat. The middle of the lake is also a great place to simply admire the vast gorges and snowcapped peaks on all sides. Many houseboats are moored in rocky niches throughout the many valleys of the reservoir, from which we can swimming.

18:00 - Visit Anorbogh, Pomegranate garden

Nurek is not only energetics city, it is also one of the cities which is famous with growing an organic, healthy and delicious pomegranates.

19:00 - Supper and accommodation to Nurek hotel

Sightseeings: Green Landscapes of Kulob region – Childukhtaron Rock Mountain (live legend)

Distance: 180 km

08:00 - Breakfast in hotel

09:00 - Departure to Childukhtaron via Baljuvon and Khovaling districts

11:00 - On the way: visit mausoleum of Hazrati Sulton Uvaysi Qarany

Uvays-i Karani is a cult complex in the district center of Khovaling (Khatlon region, Republic of Tajikistan), associated with the name of the legendary Yaman ascetic from among the “followers” (tabi’un) of the Prophet Muhammad, "God's saint" (valiy) Uvais al-Karani (probably killed in 37/657), who became famous for his special piety and respectful attitude towards the Prophet.

13:00 - Arriving Childukhtaron and have a lunch in local restaurant

The legendarily of the East is contained in its fabulous heritage, which for thousands of years live in the souls of the peoples of the world and which have a real origin, but still they — even in the development of science and technology — will remain undisclosed, mysterious and mythical. CHILDUHTARON is an ancient place, a valley in the South of Tajikistan, big rocky mountain silhouettes in the form of forty girls.

14:00 - Hiking to Childukhtaron Mountain

Childukhtaron is translate as the valley of the Forty Girls, which is associated with an interesting legend. According to this legend, 40 stone blocks towering over the valley were once beautiful and charming girls. When enemies came to the valley and decided to make them their concubines, the inhabitants of the mountains prayed and asked Allah to turn themselves into silent stones.
Among the locals, there is also another legend, according to which the rocks grew on this place after a fierce battle with Genghis Khan. Defending their land, 40 young women blocked the path of Cinghizkhan himself. However, the forces were unequal and the riders died in battle. At this very place, huge boulders have grown, decorating the valley.
Every spring, in memory of the dead sisters, local women decorate the area with wreaths and beautiful ribbons. This tradition arose independently and it is heading every spring when the valley wakes up from its sleep and covered with greenery and flowers.

19:00 - Supper and accommodation to Childukhtaron Hotel

DEPARTURE DAY

Notice: As this day is last and departure day, it is indicated as free day, however on the back way we present several historical and cultural sightseeings if we will have reserve time. 

On this day, tourists are escorted from the international airport of Dushanbe or from the border with Uzbekistan / Samarkand

Sightseeings: Muminabad – Kulob (Hulbuk) – Dushanbe

Distance: 250 km

08:00 - Breakfast in hotel

10:00 - Arriving Kulob, visit Mausoleum of Mir Sayid Alii Hamadoni

In the center of Kulob stands the memorial complex of Mir Sayid Ali Khamadoni - the poet, philosopher and thinker of the 14th century. The complex includes the historical museum of local lore 2700 anniversary of Kulob, the museum of literary heritage written Mirsaid Ali Hamadoni and house museum of national poet Saidali Valizoda. Every year the museum is visited by over 20 million visitors both local and foreign guests.

11:30 - On the way in Vose district, visit Hulbuk Fortress

Hulbuk Fortress. From the 9th to the 11th centuries, the Hulbuk Fortress was located in the center of one of the four largest cities in Central Asia, it was the residence of Shah (King) Khatlon. The citadel was guarded by a giant salt hill, which at that time was of great importance as the source of one of the three precious resources (along with gold and horses) traded on the Silk Roads.

13:00 - Lunch in Vose distict

14:00 - Departure to Dushanbe via Dangara wheat plantation

17:00 - Arriving Dushanbe

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21:00 - Arriving border with Uzbekistan / Samarkand