Tourist company “-intour”

Tourist company “Panjakent-intour” is thanks to a long family tradition of tourism working in tourism sector more than 20 and close relations with local guides. Since years. The Tourist company “Panjakent- many years, our company organizes travels intour” is specialized in the organization by car and sightseeing in the Pamir region of tours in the , Pamir region and and it has acquired a great experience trekking expeditions in the . and knowledge of the most interesting Through our tours and expeditions, the itineraries and the undiscovered areas. tourist will discover the most beautiful and wild landscapes and get the flavour of the real life of Tajik people. Our company has deep roots in the region of Fann Mountains Our services: ▶▶ Adventurous tours; ▶▶ City tours on the ancient historical ▶▶ Trekking tours Fann Mountains — Pamir; towns of ; ▶▶ Jeep tour along Great Pamir; ▶▶ Ethnographic and cognitive travels on Central Asia; ▶▶ Active rest in the mountains Pamir; ▶▶ Combined tours on ancient towns of ▶▶ Ecological tours; Central Asia and mountain trekking; ▶▶ Rafting in mountainous of Zerafshan ▶▶ Two-three days trekking and excursions valley, and Pamir-Alay; in the countries of Central Asia; ▶▶ Excursions along Great on ▶▶ Guides service; the whole territory Tajikistan; ▶▶ Hotel booking; ▶▶ Excursions along the ancient towns in Orient – Tajikistan; ▶▶ Transfer airport-hotel. ▶▶ Excursion program in Penjikent and picnic in mountain, full day program in Penjikent;

Fan Mountains — a popular tourism and Pasrud (in the north) and Iskandar-river and mountain climbing area in Tajikistan. There are Karakul (in the south). The starting points for about 100 passes in height from 3200 to 5060 m the entrances are known Penjikent, (Mirali). The Fan Mountains are the highest part and cities. Fan Mountains were sung of range with 11 peaks above 5,000 by Yuri Vizbor, who was amazed by unusually m with sharp fantastical pointed forms. In the beautiful scenery of this region. These mountains bosom of these mountains are about 30 lakes, and countryside have become for him a very the largest of which are Iskandarkul, and the special place on the earth. The following lines most beautiful and picturesque, famous for the are dedicated to Fan Mountains by Yuri Vizbor: unique play of colors - Kulikalon. On the slopes of the mountains and upper valleys (altitude I left my heart in the Fan Mountains, And now heartless I’m walking across the plains. 3,000 m) — there are thickets of juniper forests, And in the quiet talks and noisy feasts, giving the appeal to the valleys of rivers Arg, In silence I dream of the blue tops... Sarimat, Karakul and etc. You can see a birch, a poplar, a sea buckthorn in the valleys; well- Tour operates: June until September spread shrubs — wild rose, barberry, currant, meadow-sweet; large areas of the slopes and Duration: 10 days/ 9 night valleys are covered with meadow, steppe, Transport: Starex Hunday and semi-desert vegetation (Čair, Eremurus, Guides: Fully escorted by an experienced guide astragalus, onion, sage, mint, thyme and etc.). Approaches to the passes of Fan Mountains Tour starting point: Dushanbe are in the valleys of rivers Shing, Voru, Artuch, End Point: Dushanbe

fortress, occupied until 1924 is located in 30 km Day 1. west of Dushanbe. Beside the fortress are two plain Dushanbe via Istanbul or other international madrassahs, one dating from the 18th century and flight. Meet in the airport and transfer to hotel. the other 19th, and beyond them is the mausoleum of 16th century (25 km). Drive to Dushanbe. Dinner Day 2. Dushanbe – at national chayhana Rohat. Overnight in hotel. Gizar – Dushanbe Day 3. Dushanbe – Breakfast. Sightseeing the Dushanbe city: Dushanbe is the capital and largest city of Tajikistan. Dushanbe Iskandarkul lake means "Monday" in Tajik (), and Breakfast. Drive to Iskandarkul lake via Varzob gorge the name reflects the fact that the city grew on and tunnel Isticlol (5 km). Iskandarkul lake: length the site of a village that originally was a popular 5 км, width 3,5 км and depth to 80 м, located at Monday marketplace. Situated at the confluence height 2250 м. The heart of Fan mountains, the of two rivers, Varzob and Kofarnihon. Tajikistan United Museum – includes the exhibits on history, treasure of Tyan-Shan, a scenic Iskandarkul lake natural history and art. Museum of ethnography is one of the most beautiful lakes in Tajikistan. – professional showcase of 20th centure Tajik art. Having emerald green and blue color. A fast flouring The collection includes pottery, carpets, cloaks, Iskandar-darya river flows from the lake, forming embroidery, jeweler, musical instruments, woodwork a marvelous and gorgeous waterfall, so called and more. Sleeping Budda. Monument Somoni and the “Fan Niagara” that falls from the height 38 park . Lunch in local restraint. Hissar fortress meters. Lunch. Walking near the lake. See waterfall. 30 km outside of city – the remains of an 18th century Dinner and overnight in the guest house.

Day 4. Iskandarkul Day 6. Alouddin lakes – lake – Alauddin lake Kuli Kalon lakes Breakfast. Drive to Alauddin lake (2700 m). The Breakfast. Trekkiing via pass Alouddin (3700m) Alauddin lakes are a group of reservoirs upstream to Kuli Kalon lake, Dushoha and Bibijanat lake in the pasrud valley. All the lakes are situated on the (2950m). Picnic in the way. Lake Kulikalon (big steps of ancient and modern moraines pure, clear lake) is situated at an altitude of 2,800m, and is the water pours from one step into another and the level second largest lake (after Iskandarkul) in this area. of water in the lake remains constant. There are no The lake actually consists of two lakes: big lake and fish in the lakes. Only the most experienced and small lake, which are connected by a channel. The adventurous will bathe in the water for any length of time since it is very cold. Lunch. Walking and resting northern shore of the lake is indented with large near the lake. Dinner and overnight in the tent. and small creeks separated by capes and crevices. The lake shores are wooded. The water from the Day 5. Alauddin lake – small lake goes underground and emerges again 600 m below as the Urech river. The water at the Mutniy lake – southern end of big lake is noticeably cooler than Alauddin lake at the northern end where it is possible to swim. Its Breakfast. Mutnye lake is a good base camp color also changes near the shores. It looks as if the from which to attempt these cliffs. There is black bodies of dead animals lie motionless in the no vegetation in the lakes area; all that exists bluish-green water. There are marinka (schizothorax) is rubble. Lunch. Come back to Alouddin fish in the lake. Kulikalon means 'big lake' in tajik. lake. Dinner and overnight in the tent. Resting near the lake. Dinner and overnight in tent.

ruins. settlement – 5500 years. Dinner in the Day 7. Kuli Kalon national chayhana Sayohat. Overnight in the hotel. lakes – Chukurak lake Breakfast. Trekking via Chukurak pass to Chukurak Day 9. Penjekent – lake. Resting and walking. Overnight in tent. Marguzor lake – Penjekent Breakfast. Drive to Marguzor lake 70 km. Marguzol Day 8. Chukurak lake – lakes: Seven beautiful lake. The first lakes name’s Penjekent city Mizhgon (eyelash) – Multi-coloured, one of the Breakfast. Drive to Penjikent. The city of Penjikent most beautiful Marguzor lakes. The Soya (shade) ("five villages") is located in Khujand area of Tajikistan second lake and third lakes Husher (vigilance) in a picturesque Zeravshan river valley. Quite possibly at height 1700 м. The fourth lakes name’s Nofin the five villages started the history of this remarkable length 3,5 kм, depth 70 m. The fifth lakes Hurdak. city which originated in the 5th-8th centuries AD. The sixth lakes Marguzor – length of lake 5 км, Penjikent of that time was one of the most important depth of 80 metres, height on a sea level 2139 cultural and crafts centers of Sogd. It was even м. Seventh Lake-Hazorchashma (one thousand named "Central Asian Pompeii". Sightseeing the city. sources) at height 2400 м, length 4,5 км and Museum of Rudaki – As Penjikent is a birthplace of depth 85 м. Picnic near the lake. Drive back to Abu Abdallah Rudaki, considered by many to be the Penjekent city. Dinner and overnight in the hotel. father of Persian Poetry. Ancient Penjikent - ruines of old Sogdian town founded in 5th century and Day 10. Penjekent – abandoned in th 8th century by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire Dushanbe via Istanbul or other flight temples and city bazaar are visible in the excavated Breakfast. Drive to Dushanbe. Transfer to the airport. Tajikistan Part Dushanbe – Iskandarkul lake – Gazza village – Istarafshan – Khujand – one of the remote villages, arounded by Hamid and Day 1. Dushanbe Obshor mountains, population about 300 people. via Gazza is located in the Fan mountains. Walking and meet local people in the village, exploring Arrive any time. Visit some sights in the how the tajik people lives in the mountains area. capital of Dushanbe: museum of antiquity, Dinner and overnight in the local guest house. main and central part of Dushanbe. Welcome dinner in Dushanbe. Day 3. Gazza village – Day 2. Dushanbe – Khushtarita valley – Iskandarkul lake – Gazza village Gazza village Breakfast. Spend a full day exploring. Hike in the mountains. Rising hike to Murgobi lake (4 km, 1.5 Breakfast. Drive through the valleys and mountains hours). Resting and walking near the lake, continue of the area in the stunningly beautiful Iskandarkul hiking to Soya lake, and then to Shano camping lake 130 km. Iskandarkul lake: length – 5 км, width – place. Lunch. Hiking to amazing Obi Safed lake about 3,5 км and depth to – 80 м, located at height 2250 м. 3 km, 1 hours hike. Evening back to Gazza village. The heart of Fan mountains, the treasure of Tyan- Dinner and overnight in the local guest house. Shan, a scenic Iskandarkul lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Tajikistan. Short hike to waterfall 38 meters, one way takes 20 minutes, back walking and photo stop near the lake. Lunch. Drive via beauty Zarafshon valley to Gazza village 130 km. Gazza

Day 4. Gazza village – Istarafshan – Khujand Breakfast. Drive to Khujand, on the way stop to Istarafshan visit a mosque Hazrati Shoh, lunch in a local chaikhana (teahouse) before driving to Khujand. Explore the city in the afternoon, visiting museum, old part of Khujand and park Kamoli Khujandi. Dinner and overnight in the hotel. Day 5. Khujand – border Oybek – Tashkent Breakfast. Visit the Khujand market Panjshanbe, main mosque Sheyh Muslihiddin before continuing on the border. Cross into and drive to the capital city of Tashkent.

Samarkand – Penjikent – Penjikent – Haf Kul – Penjikent

Meeting guests on the Tajik side of the border. After breakfast we'll go up to the – Museum Drive to Penjikent 30 km. Than going to: Haf Kul- of Rudaki – As Penjikent is a birthplace of Abu seven lakes of different colors in mountains of Abdallah Rudaki, considered by many to be the Tajikistan. See 1. Mijgon; 2. Soya; 3. Hushyor; father of Persian Poetry. Before lunch, we will visit 4. Nophin lakes (2139 m.a.l), Khurdak; 6. Marguzor; local bazaar and mosque. Lunch in a traditional 7. Hazorchashma lakes (2400 m a.s.l.) 6th lake Chaikhana, for the lunch you will a chance to taste "Marguzor" (10km, 40 min.). Short stay and having Plov cooked according to Penjikent recipe. Ancient some snacks & tea on the lake's shore. Further, Penjikent – ruins of old Sogdian town founded we will continue our hike to the 7th lake "Hazar in 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century chashma" (2139m), which means "Thousands of by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a springs" (2 km, 1, 5 hours). Walking around the couple of Zoroastrian fire temples and city bazaar lake, after arrival. Dinner o/n at Hotel 3* (F/M /A) are visible in the excavated ruins Sarazm ruins – one of the ancient settlement in Central Asia with 5500 years’ civilization. In 2010 the Sarazm was added to the list of the Human heritage by UNESCO. Drive back to Samarkand via Penjikent. TOURIST COMPANY “PANJAKENT-INTOUR”

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