Tour Dushanbe-Panjakent-7 lakes-Panjakent-Iskanderkul-Dushanbe for 5 days

An accompanying guide will meet you at the Dushanbe airport. Today you will have a tour of the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe. You will be able to learn a lot of interesting things about the city. The tour will begin with a visit to Rudaki Park, the National Library, and the White House. You will be able to see the flagpole with the flag of Tajikistan, the Parliament Building, and the National Park, where you can not only walk, but also take some photos against the background of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the largest national flag in the world. The height of the flagpole is 165 m, the area is 1,800 m, the width is 30 m, and the length is 60 m. The tour will continue with a visit to the Central Museum. In the afternoon, you are scheduled to visit the Gurminja Museum of Traditional Musical Instruments and the colorful Asian Bazaar. There you will get to know the Tajik people better and will also be able to buy both souvenirs and different types of nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning we will drive to Penjakent. The road passes through the Anzob Pass (3,372 m), which offers an incredible view of the surrounding area. The name of the city of Punjakent translates as "five villages." It is located in the Khujand region of the Zeravshan River Valley in the Republic of Tajikistan. The city originated in the 5th–8th centuries A.D. from where the history of the five villages began. In ancient times, Punjakent was a center of culture and artisans. It was also known as the "Central Asian Pompeii". The government palace, two temples, markets, and rich residential buildings decorated with numerous paintings and wooden and clay statues of ancient gods were located in the reliably protected city. Only in the 20th century were the ruins of this ancient city discovered. At the moment, only the ruins of residential buildings and administrative buildings, a fortress with a palace, a house of artisans, and a temple of fire worshippers have been preserved. On the way to Panjakent you will visit the high Mountain lake – Iskanderkul (2 255 m. a. s. l.). It is situated in the famous Fann Mountains. Night is in a local Guesthouse.

Today you will have an excursion to the Fan Mountains. These neighborhoods are among the most popular tourist destinations in Central Asia. You will go to the south side of Penjikent to the Seven Lakes. The distance is approximately 60 km. You will have a chance to arrange a real hiking trip. Your path will pass through the gorge, where there are seven lakes. They differ in location and color. You will be able to get to know the locals and their way of life. Night is in guesthouse.

Today you will return to Dushanbe. On the way, you will cross the Anzob Pass and the Istiqlol Tunnel. On the way, you will be able to see a large number of mountain passes. We will make a couple of stops to capture all the beauty in photos. Dushanbe is not only the capital of Tajikistan, but also its largest city. The name of the city means "Monday" in Tajik. In ancient times, there was a village on the site of the city that was popular for its market on Mondays. Thus, this area received such a name. In 2012, the population of Dushanbe was 1 million people.

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