TREKKING TOURS IN FANN MOUNTAINS
The Fann Mountains offer excellent treks of varying difficulty ranging from a few days to a week in length. Below you can find the most popular, however a number of other variations are possible.
THE WEST-EAST TRAVERSE
Numerous snow-capped 5000 metre peaks and the potential for brilliant trekking, through rocky valleys and across high passes. The trekking conditions on this trip are good, generally following clear, dry paths through rocky mountain terrain. The routes we follow have been used by local shepherds and their animals for generations. We will usually walk for between 6 and 7 hours each day, stopping for lunch after 3 or 4 hours, although some days may be longer. Many of the days will include between 600 and 1000 metres of ascent and similar amounts of descent.
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Day 1: Arrival to Dushanbe. Sightseeing
Day 2: Dushanbe - 7 lakes, camp at 6th late
Day 3: Start trekking. Cross the Tovasang pass (3306m) down to Sarimat River
Day 4: Cross the Munora pass (3520 m) down to Archmaidan river
Day 5: Going through Akhmat pass (3400 m) down to Gazza village
Day 6: Crossing the Zurmech pass down to Artuch camp
Day 7: Walking from Artuch to Kuli Kalon lakes
Day 8: Kuli Kalon lakes through Alaudin pass (3860 m) to Alaudin lake
Day 9: Alaudin lake - Dushanbe
Day 10: Departure
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Trip code: FWET1
Type: Group / Individual tour
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Price: from 60$
CHIMTARGA TRAVERSE
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Fann Mountains are beautiful mountains, with summits above 5000 m, culminating at Chimtarga peak (5489 m). Accessed through the Tajikistan capital, Dushanbe, our 9-day trek makes a comprehensive tour of this rugged and picturesque landscape, where Tajik shepherds graze their flocks on remote upland pastures. Climbing to high viewpoints, including the dramatic Chimtarga Pass (4740m) and enjoying a succession of superb lakeside camping places, this is a truly memorable trek.
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Day 1: Arrive Dushanbe. Sightseeing
Day 2: Drive to Artuch base camp.
Day 3: Start trekking to Kuli kalon lakes
Day 4: Go over Alaudin Pass (3860 m) to Alaudin lake
Day 5: Trek to Mutniy lake
Day 6: Move up to Under Chimtarga pass
Day 7: Cross the Chimtarga Pass (4740m) to Great Allo lake
Day 8: Hike from Great Allo lake to Amshut river
Day 9: Amshut river to lake Pitshikul over Akhmat pass (3400)
Day 10: Ascend to Sarikhodan
Day 11: Cross the Dukdon Pass (3810 m) - to Saritag village.
Day 12: Saritag village - Iskanderkul - Dushanbe
Day 13: Departure
Trip code: FCCT1
Type: Group / Individual tour
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Price: from 80$
4 DAYS KULI KALON LAKES TREK
Kulikalon - The Big Lake in English, located at an altitude of 2800m, the second largest (after Iskanderkul) lake in the region. The lake is dual: Large Kulikalon and Small Kulikalon, which are connected by channels.
From Artuch camp to the Kulikalon Lakes, you’re sure to be lulled into a sense of wonder as the environment of the place mesmerizes you.
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Day 1: Dushanbe - Artuch camp
Day 2: Walk from Artuch to Kuli Kalon lakes
Day 3: Cross the Alaudin Pass (3860 m) descend to Alaudin lake
Day 4: Walk from Alaudin lake to Vertical camp. Drive to Dushanbe.
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Trip code: FKLT1
Type: Group / Individual tour
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Price: from 70$
JEEP TOURS TO FANN MOUNTAINS AND NORTH
FANN MOUNTAINS TRAILS
The best trekking destination in Central Asia
The border between Uzbekistan in the north west and western part of Tajikistan is defined by a range of arid mountains called the Fann mountains. This fabulous alpine area is one of the best kept secrets in Central Asia. Trekking routes go from one mountain lake to another over some passes, always with great view on snow-capped mountains and going through different vegetation zones, making it a trekkers paradise with the potential to keep hikers occupied for weeks or longer. Beyond natural beauty, though, the region is the center of a fair bit of history as well. Originally a regional capital of the Sogdian Empire, the area around modern-day Penjikent is also home to the historical site of Sarazm (Tajikistan’s only UNESCO World Heritage site). In some villages you still can here the Sogdian language which Alexander the great herd when he arrived here. We offer jeep tours to the lakes in Fann mountains and treks of varying difficulty ranging from a few days to week or more in length.
7 DAYS FANN MOUNTAIN LAKES TOUR
On this tour you will explore different mountain lakes scattered around Fann mountains including Iskanderkul lake, Alaudin lake and 7 pearls of Shing otherwise called 7 lakes. You will spend nights at homestays and tourist camps at Saravoda and Artuch or if you wish at tents near the lake sides . Have chance to interact with local people and learn about their livelihoods.
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Day 1: Dushanbe - Iskanderkul​
Day 2: Iskanderkul - Alaudin lake
Day 3: Alaudin lake - Artuch camp
Day 4: Artuch camp, hiking
Day 5: Artuch camp - Penjikent
Day 6: Penjikent - 7 lakes - Penjikent
Day 7: Penjikent - Dushanbe
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Trip code: FNJT1
Type: Group / Individual tour
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Price: from 60$
6 DAYS NORTHERN TAJIKISTAN TOUR
If your idea of a perfect vacation includes being exposed to other cultures and interacting with local people, then look no further than our exclusive 6 days tour to northern Tajikistan. Visiting the remote villages of Yagnob and Shing valley with its beautiful lakes and staying at homestays, exploring the cities of Istaravshan and Khujand with it's artisans will make your trip unforgettable.
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Day 1: Dushanbe - Yagnob valley
Day 2: Yagnob valley, hiking to remote villages
Day 3: Yagnob valley - Shing village, near 7 lakes
Day 4: Shing village - 7 lakes - Istaravshan
Day 5: Istaravshan - Khujand
Day 6: Khujand - Dushanbe
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Trip code: FNJT2
Type: Group / Individual tour
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Price: from 80$
4 DAYS NORTHERN TAJIKISTAN TOUR
The north of Tajikistan comprises part of the Ferghana valley, which is the very heart of Central Asia and separated from the rest of the Tajikistan by Zerafshan range of mountains. Locally named as Sogd region the north of Tajikistan has a lot of historical sights in cities of Penjikent, Istaravshan and Khujand, all of which are included on this trip. You will learn about Sogdian history and visit some unique monuments and historical sights. ​
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Day 1: Dushanbe - Penjikent
Day 2: Penjikent - 7 lakes - Shahristan
Day 3: Shahristan - Khujand
Day 4: Khujnad - Dushanbe
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Trip code: FNJT3
Type: Group / Individual tour
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Price: from 70$