Tour’s name: Exploring fabulous lakes
Duration: 6 days
Day 1: Dushanbe
Today you will get acquainted with driver at the airport and transfer to Dushanbe. Dushanbe is a developing, cultural, beautiful city, the capital of the country. You will explore today the best landmarks of the city. And you are going to explore following sights: Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. Afterwards you will meander in National park there you will have a chance to shoot spectacular photos of Ministry of Inner Affairs and admire the beauty of the biggest National Flag in the world. Then you will direct to Central Museum to explore the exhibits, this is one of the main highlights of the city. Further you will visit to Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. In the end of the tour you will explore the best attraction of townspeople Asian bazar, where you will feast your eyes upon colorful goods, interesting souvenirs. This is what you will explore today. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Dushanbe – Seven Lakes
The destination of the day is celestial Fannsky Gory (Fann Mountains). You will drive to the lake over pass Shahriston (3 378 m). Tajikistan is an amazingly beautiful country. Its strength and uniqueness in the mountains. 90% of its area is occupied by mountains. Mountains that you fall in love with at first sight and realize that you must return here. This day is dedicated to a full day trip to the Seven Lakes (Marquzor Lakes), about 60 km south of Panjakent. Marquzor lakes are a miracle of nature, each beautiful in its own way and has its own color. You will have an opportunity to make here a short hiking. There road goes along a gorge where is situated seven lakes. At this area you will communicate with local dwellers and overlook their way of lofe. After that you will transfer to Penjakent. Night you will spend in the hotel.
Day 3: Seven Lakes
Fan mountains - this is a stunning area, having visited it at least once, you want to come back here again and again. The land of unique, incredible lakes, beautiful weather and landscapes. Many travelers want to conquer this area. A natural wonder that delights not only the local population, but also many travelers. Today you will have a unique opportunity to make hiking in the Fannsky Gory (Fan Mountains). They are considered to be one of Central Asia's most well- known hiking territories. On the way you will communicate with local inhabitants that live at that area. You will get to know some facts about them and observe their way of life. After exploration of the territory you will transfer to your home stay where you will spend the night.
Day 4: Seven Lakes – Iskanderkul Lake
This day is dedicated to a trip today is to high Mountain lake – Iskanderkul (2 255 m. a. s. l.). Iskanderkul Lake is located in the Fann Mountains of Tajikistan, has a very long and rich history. It is believed that Lake Iskanderkul is named after Alexander the Great, who was locally called Iskander Zulkarnain. Upon arrival you will have a chance to stroll along it beaches. Then you will walk to reach famous hugest waterfall known as Niagara of Fann Mountains. Tajikistan has one of the leading positions in terms of water resources not only in Central Asia, but also around the world: it has the highest water reserves of all Central Asian countries with more than 1 000 rivers, 2 000 lakes and 8000 glaciers. In the end of the tour you will be transferred to the guesthouse for overnight.
Day 5: Iskanderkul Lake – Dushanbe
After breakfast you will transfer to Dushanbe through Anzob pass (3 372 m) and tunnel of Isticlol. You will be fascinated by enchanting beauty of the landscapes. You will drive over mountain passes and you will have a chance to make many photos no to forget this incredible tour. In the afternoon you will explore highlights of the capital such as Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. Then you will stroll in National park to make photos of Ministry of Inner Affairs and the biggest National Flag in the world. Then you will also visit Central Museum and Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. You will spend the night in the hotel.
Day 6: Flight
In the morning is transfer to the airport.
Transport:
02-04 pax – Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax – 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10- pax – 3 cars: Hyundai Starex
Price per person:
02 pax – 755 $
04 pax – 475 $
06 pax – 495 $
08 pax – 415 $
10 pax – 440 $
Single – 60 $
Half board – 75 $
Full board – 150 $
English speaking guide – 490 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Dushanbe – “Meridians” Hotel 3*
Seven Lakes – Homestay
Iskanderkul – Homestay
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide