Tour Dushanbe-Iskandarkul-Panjakent-7 lakes-Panjakent-Dushanbe-Norak-Dushanbe
for 7 days

You will have an excursion to the high-altitude lake Iskanderkul (2,255 m), located in the Fan Mountains. This place is one of the most fabulously beautiful in Central Asia. The road passes through the Anzob Pass (3,372 m), from where the full beauty of these areas opens. You can walk around the lake and to the waterfall. The road to the waterfall will take about 40 minutes. Tajikistan ranks second in terms of water resources among Central Asian countries. There are more than 1,000 rivers, 2,000 lakes and 8,000 glaciers. You can also sit on the coast and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Night is in a guesthouse.

Today you will have a walking tour of the surroundings of Iskanderkul. First you will go to the most beautiful mountains in Tajikistan, the Fan Mountains. Every year, thousands of tourists come to the Fan Mountains to admire their beauty. These surroundings are perfect for trekking. Overnight is in home stay.

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". You will be able to see the archaeological excavations of the ruins of Old Penjikent and the Old City of Sarazm. In ancient times, the city of Sarazm served as a stop for travelers along the Great Silk Road. By the evening, at your request, the national dish "Panjikent pilaf" can be organized. Overnight in a 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. After hiking we will come back to Panjakent.

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.

You will have an excursion to the Khatlon region to the city of Norak. You will be able to see the Norak Reservoir, also known as the Tajik Sea. You will cross the tunnels and the Chormazak and Shar-Shar passes. The city of Nora is located on the Vakhsh River at an altitude of 885 m above sea level, 70 km southeast of the capital, Dushanbe. The city is home to about 19,000 people. The name of the city comes from the former village of Nurek, which means "pomegranate." The city itself was built from 1960 to 1980. The city was originally built to support the dam. The height of the Nurek Dam ranks first in the world at 300 m (984 ft). The dam is located in a deep gorge along the Vakhsh River in the western part of Tajikistan. We will make a stop to capture all the beauty in photos. At the end of the tour, you will return to Dushanbe. Overnight is in Hotel.

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