Adventures in Fann Mountains

 

Day 1: Oibek border – Khujand

The local guide will meet you at the Tajik side of the border and you will start your tour in Tajikistan. Then you will travel to the second biggest city in the country- Khujand city. It lies in the beginning of the Fergana Valley along the Syr Darya River. The population of the city is about 149,000 people. It also the administrative center of  Sughd, the northern district of Tajikistan. Afternoon, you will visit Cultural Palace of Khujant, where the first president of the country was elected. Moreover, you will visit Central Mosque. Overnight in a hotel.

 

Day 2: Khujand – Iskanderkul lake

After breakfast, you will travel to wonderful Lake Iskanderkul. It is located at the altitude of 2,255m above sea level and lies in Fann Mountains. Iskanderkul is one of the beautiful mountain lakes in Central Asia. After arrival, you will have an opportunity to take a walk along its beaches. Later, you will enjoy short hike to discover a waterfall. Tajikistan is rich in deposit of water; it has the second biggest source in post- soviet countries and first largest deposit in Central Asia. There are more than 1 000 rivers, 2000 mountain lakes and 8000 glaciers.

 

Day 3: Iskanderkul – Dushanbe

Today you will travel to the capital city Dushanbe through Anzob pass( 3 372 m) and Isticlol tunnel. During your tour there will be a lovely landscape will make you to stop for taking a lot of photos. Afternoon, you will start for city tour of Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan. It will include Rudake Park, National library, White House, National State Seal, and House of Parliament. After Ministry of Inner Affairs, you will walk to the largest National Flag in the world. Its size – 165 m high pole, 30 m wide and 60 m long flag.  Before having lunch, the excursion to Central Museum will tell you about country’s history and culture. Later Gurminj Museum takes to the land of traditional musical instruments. Traditional Tajik dinner and night in a hotel.

 

Day 4: Dushanbe – Ramit – Dushanbe

Today is a day tour to the one of the most beautiful gorges.  It is “Ramit” state natural reserve, organized by Soviet Tajikistan in 1959. It is located about 80 km from capital, near the Vahdat town. The altitude of the reserve varies from 1176 to 3195 m above sea level. This wonderful natural reserve lies in the slopes of Hissar Range. The river with the same name of gorge hosts river trout. The area Ramit proud of diverse flora and fauna, including rare herbal plants and some mountain goats, wild boars, and other rare species. Moreover, Reserve realized successful project in creation of artificial population of famous Bukhara deer. After exploring the site, travel back to Dushanbe. Overnight in a hotel.

 

Day 5: Dushanbe – Airport

In the morning, your guide and driver will accompany you to the airport.