Tajik Epic
Trek in the Fann Mountains
Duration: 18 days | Destination: Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Tajikistan: The Land of High Mountains and Lakes
The Fann Mountains are part of the mountain ranges extending through the Pamir-Alay and are less frequented by Western travelers. Located less than a day’s drive from Samarkand, this region is accessible by crossing the Uzbek-Tajik border and visiting the ruins of Penjikent (5th–8th centuries), one of the oldest cities of the historical region of Maverannahr.
Khujand is the starting point of your adventure. Traveling by 4×4 through the Turkestan and Zeravshan valleys, you’ll admire stunning nature and hospitable mountain villages. A mule caravan will accompany hikers along the trail to the summit of Chimtarga Peak (5,840 m), with breathtaking views of Lake Kulikalon. Along the way, you’ll experience the legendary hospitality of local shepherds who welcome you with traditional yogurt.
Itinerary
Day 1: Europe – Dushanbe
Overnight flight.
Day 2: Dushanbe
Meet your French-speaking guide at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel. Rest. Sightseeing in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Dushanbe – Village Padrud
After breakfast, transfer to Padrud village. Lunch en route. Arrival in the afternoon and accommodation in a local guesthouse.
Evening walk through the village.
Dinner and overnight at a local’s house.
Day 4: Padrud – Lake Hazorchashma
Morning walk along lakes and villages in the Pasrudarya Valley.
Picnic. Visit to Marguzor village, then hike up to Lake Hazorchashma (2,400 m).
Camp setup. Hot dinner. Overnight in tents.
Day 5: Lake Hazorchashma – Sarymat Valley
Breakfast. Hike to Tavasang Pass (3,307 m) with heavenly views of the mountains.
To the west: Tilbotaga Peak (4,631 m) and snow-covered Hazrati Sultan (4,085 m).
To the east: Fann’s pride – Chimtarga, Energia (5,120 m), Sahirnai, and Sari Shakh peaks.
Below lies the Sarymat Valley.
Descent to Sarymat River. Meeting with shepherds.
Camp at 2,650 m.
Day 6: Sarymat – Munora Pass (3,500 m) – Nagnut Spring
Breakfast. Continue to Munora Pass with a panoramic view of the Fann Mountains.
Picnic. Descent to the Nagnut spring. Camp setup.
Day 7: Nagnut – Lake Pushtikul – Kayrak Sang Valley
Breakfast. Hike to Lake Pushtikul. Stunning view of the lake and Sarykhodon glaciers.
Picnic. Descent to Kayrak Sang Valley. Camp.
Day 8: Kayrak Sang – Village Gaza
Breakfast. Descent along the river to Gaza village. Walk along the trail and meet locals.
Picnic. Overnight at a local’s house.
Day 9: Gaza – Zimtut – Guintan Village
Breakfast. Hike to Guintan via Zimtut. Numerous encounters with villagers.
Accommodation in a guesthouse. Village walk.
Day 10: Guintan – Guintan Pass – Lake Chukurak
Breakfast. Hike to Guintan Pass (2,600 m), meeting shepherds along the way.
Descent to Lake Chukurak (2,400 m). Camp.
Day 11: Chukurak Pass (3,180 m) – Lake Kulikalon (2,800 m)
Breakfast. Cross Chukurak Pass with views of Chimtarga (5,489 m), Maria Peak (4,790 m), Mirali (5,106 m).
Picnic. Meet Tajik shepherds. Descent to Lake Kulikalon. Camp near Lake Dushakha.
Day 12: Kulikalon – Alaudin Pass (3,800 m) – Lake Alaudin (2,800 m)
Breakfast. Ascent to Alaudin Pass. Spectacular views of the Chapdara glaciers.
Picnic. Descent to Lake Alaudin. Camp.
Day 13: Lake Alaudin – Mutnoe Lake – back to Alaudin
Breakfast. Hike to Mutnoe Lake at the foot of Chimtarga Glacier, the highest point in the Fanns (5,840 m).
Return and camp at Lake Alaudin.
Day 14: Alaudin – Oybek Border – Tashkent
Breakfast. Early departure for Tashkent (8 hours’ drive).
Lunch en route. Cross the Shakhristan Pass and border.
Arrival in Tashkent in the evening. Guesthouse accommodation. Dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 15: Tashkent – Samarkand (by train)
Breakfast. Transfer to the train station for a comfortable ride to Samarkand (approx. 3h 45m).
Arrival around noon and check-in to the guesthouse. Lunch.
Afternoon city tour. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 16: Samarkand – Bukhara (270 km)
Breakfast. Continue the city tour in the morning. Transfer to Bukhara in the afternoon.
Late arrival. Accommodation in a guesthouse in the old town.
Evening walk around Lyabi Hauz Square. Dinner. Overnight in a guesthouse.
Day 17: Bukhara – Tashkent
Breakfast. City tour. Lunch.
Evening transfer to the airport. Flight to Tashkent. Overnight in a guesthouse.
Day 18: Tashkent – Europe
Breakfast. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport.
End of our services.
Inclusions:
Transportation
Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
French-speaking guide and mountain guide
Entrance fees to museums
Mule drivers’ services
Environmental taxes
Exclusions:
International flight
Domestic flight Bukhara-Tashkent (75 EUR)
Visa fees for Uzbekistan (requires multiple entry) and Tajikistan
Repatriation insurance
Photography and video recording rights in visited places
Additional charge for single tent, single room in the city (140 EUR)
Tips
Registration and Rules:
Registration for this trip will be considered confirmed after receiving written confirmation and a deposit payment of 30% of the total trip cost. An invoice with the prepayment method will be sent to you by email after you accept the offer. The remaining balance must be paid one month before the departure date, without any reminder from our side. If you register less than a month before the departure date, you will be asked to pay the full amount when accepting the offer.
Cancellation by Client:
If you cancel for any reason more than 40 days before departure, the deposit will be refunded, minus a fixed amount of 50 EUR per person (application fee and bank charges).
Cancellation within 40 days of departure will incur the following charges:
40 to 22 days: 25% of the trip cost
21 to 15 days: 50% of the trip cost
14 to 8 days: 75% of the trip cost
Less than 8 days: 100% of the trip cost
Note: In case of cancellation, please notify us as soon as possible by email or fax, as the date we receive the cancellation will be used to calculate the refund.
Any trip interrupted or shortened by the participant for any reason will not entitle the participant to a refund.
Cancellation by Roksi Sam Travel:
Cancellation may occur due to circumstances beyond our control (political unrest, safety issues, etc.). In such cases, the cancellation will be fully carried out by Roksi Sam Travel, but no other compensation will be provided.
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