Tajik melody Tour 6
Destination: Tajikistan
Duration: 7 days
Places to visit: Dushanbe - Hissor - Ramit - Iskanderkul Lake - Seven Lakes - Penjakent - Jartepo border
Day 1: Dushanbe - Hissor - Dushanbe
Tajik melody Tour 6 welcomes you on tours! The driver will meet you at the airport and transfer to Dushanbe. In 35 km, we will visit Hisor fortress of the VII-XVII centuries and get inspiration of fortress used to be the castle of the representative of the Emir of Bukhara placed on a high hill. There was a pool and a garden and athwart from the fortress a busy market square with a caravan serai and shops. In Hisar visitors will see the monuments of "Madrasa I Kuhna" belonging to the 16th-17th centuries, mosque; the mausoleum of "Mahdumi Azam" of the 16th century. On arrival back to Dushanbe we will visit Botanical garden and Victory Park with a panorama view on the city. Rest is in a hotel.
Day 2: Dushanbe - Ramit - Dushanbe
In the morning we will drive to visit the state natural reserve "Ramit" ordered by the Government of the Tajik SSR in 1959. It is situated in the striking Ramit gorge, near the town of Vahdat, more than 80 kilometers from the city of Dushanbe. This area lies at an altitude of 1176-3195 m above sea level, on the slopes of the Hissar Range. You can find there a river trout fish and get inspiration of a rich flora. In addition, you will have an opportunity to see mountain goats, wild boars, and other species of animals and birds. Overnight is in a hotel.
Day 3: Dushanbe - Iskanderkul Lake
Today we will drive to the high Mountain lake - Iskanderkul of 2 255 m. a. s. l placed in the famous Fann Mountains. The way will go goes over Anzob pass (3 372 m) with outstanding panorama views. Being there travelers will have a walk along it beaches. If you hike 40 minutes you will admire a waterfall. Tajikistan is famous for volume of water resources of more than 1 000 rivers, 2 000 lakes and 8000 glaciers. Night is in a homestay.
Day 4: Iskanderkul Lake
On this tour we will have hiking at this Fann Mountains. Fann mountains is also called "Kuhistan". Kuhistan is Farsi word means "Mountainous Country". There are more than 30 pure and multicolored lakes of different size. Fann Mountains are popular on tours as for trekking and climbing destination. This territory will impress you by rich flora and fauna. We are sure you will like it on tours. Night is in a homestay.
Day 5: Iskanderkul Lake - Seven Lakes
The day will start by visiting the Fannsky Gory (Fann Mountains). We will pass over pass Shahriston (3 378 m) and enjoy one of the most popular hiking areas on tours. Afterwards you will have a trip to the Seven Lakes (Marquzor Lakes), about 60 km south of Panjakent and have a short hiking tour where 7 lakes are located. You will be impressed by different altitudes and colors. Transfer to a homestay for rest.
Day 6: Seven Lakes - Penjakent
The last day of our tour will start by driving to Penjakent. It is located in Khujand area of Tajikistan in a charming Zeravshan river valley and originated in the 5th-8th centuries AD. Penjikent was one of the most important cultural and crafts centers of Sogd and called "Central Asian Pompeii". It was a city with a ruler's palace, two temples, markets, rich dwelling houses decorated with numerous paintings, wooden and clay statues of ancient gods. Nowadays, tourists can see the remains of dwelling houses and office buildings, the citadel with the palace, the house of craftsmen, and fire worshipers church. Rest is in a hotel.
Day 7: Jartepo border
In the morning is transfer to Uzbek border. Tajik melody Tour 6 is completed. Thank you for incredible time on tours!
Transport:
02-04 pax - Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax - 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10 pax - 3 cars: Hyundai Starex
Price per person:
02 pax - 835 $
04 pax - 530 $
06 pax - 560 $
08 pax - 470 $
10 pax - 505 $
Single - 80 $
Half board - 90 $
Full board - 180 $
English speaking guide - 660 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Dushanbe - "Meridians" Hotel 3*
Iskanderkul Lake - Homestay
Seven lakes - Homestay
Penjakent - "Umariyon" Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide