"Haft Kul" or "Seven Lakes" is the name of cascading lakes among the Fan Mountains in the northwestern part of Tajikistan, near the city of Penjikent. A group of mountain lakes amazes visitors with their bright and constantly changing colors. Each lake has its own name: the lowest lake, which travelers usually meet first, is called Mizhgon. Next are Soy, Khushor, Nofin, Khurdak, Marguzor (the largest), and Hazorchashma (the highest). Seven lakes are in the Fan Mountains, in the gorge of the Shing River. Ancient petroglyphs discovered on the shore of one of the lakes indicate that the lakes are quite old. The lowest lake (Mizhgon) is located at an altitude of 1,640 meters, and the highest (Ha...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Use of Trikke
Alcohol and other private services
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Start of the tour: Reception of tourists:
- from Dushanbe at 08:00
- from Penjikent/Samarqand at 11:00
- Direction to the city of Penjikent
- Lunch on the way or in Penjikent
1 hour
2
Fann Mountains
For about 3-4 hours we will drive through the Varzob Valley and Hisar mountains in line with the Varzob aggressive river
FANN MOUNTAINS. Iskanderkul considered the heart of the Fan Mountains, is surrounded by several peaks- five thousand meters – Bodhona, Chapdara, Maria, Mirali, and 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.
3 hours
3
Proto-urban site of Sarazm
As we have arrived Penjikent we will visit Sarazm, ancient city with 5500 year old.
SARAZM - is the first World Heritage Monument in Tajikistan. This is the oldest settlement (IV—II millennium BC) located 15 km west of the district center of Penjikent, on the left bank of the Zeravshan River. Well-preserved palace and religious buildings, public and residential buildings are of great historical and cultural value. Metal and stone products were found at the excavation site, as well as numerous jewelries made of precious stones and processed seashells. The settlement is located within the Bactrian-Margian Archaeological Complex.
1 hour
4
Panjakent
In Panjakent we will visit Central Avenue and Bazar of the city and the Rudaki museum
Penjikent
Penjikent is an administrative center in the Sughd region of the Republic of Tajikistan. Penjikent is located in the valley of the Zarafshan River east of the city of Samarkand, at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. The city is rich in its sights, architectural monuments, a beautiful recreation area on the banks of the Zarafshan River
MUSEUM OF RUDAKI - is located on the territory of the village of Panjrud, about 60 km east of the city of Penjikent, and is one of the most famous sights of Tajikistan. The mausoleum was built for the founder of Persian-Tajik literature - Abuabdullo Rudaki, who, according to historical data, lived in the late IX – X centuries, during the reign of the Samanid dynasty. Rudaki was not only a great poet and writer but also a talented singer and musician.
2 hours
5
Seven Lakes
In this day we have chance to have visit to the third Lake of Seven Lakes
MIZHGON
Usually, the first lake that travelers see, the lowest lake — Mizhgon — is located at an altitude of 1640 meters above sea level. Its name comes from the Tajik word "eyelashes".
SOY
Soy Lake is named after the Tajik word "shadow" — since this lake is located between high rocks, it is in the shade almost all day.
KHUSHOR
The third lake, Khushor, is 400 meters from Soy, and when you get close to it, you will see a turbulent stream connecting them.
19:00 - accommodation in a hostel and dinner
"Haft Kul" or "Seven Lakes" is the name of cascading lakes among the Fan Mountains in the northwestern part of Tajikistan, near the city of Penjikent. A group of mountain lakes amazes visitors with their bright and constantly changing colors. Each lake has its own name: the lowest lake, which travelers usually meet first, is called Mizhgon. Next are Soy, Khushor, Nofin, Khurdak, Marguzor (the largest), and Hazorchashma (the highest). Seven lakes are in the Fan Mountains, in the gorge of the Shing River. Ancient petroglyphs discovered on the shore of one of the lakes indicate that the lakes are quite old. The lowest lake (Mizhgon) is located at an altitude of 1,640 meters, and the highest (Ha...