- Hiking and Trekking
- Days - 12
Experience a breathtaking trek through the Fann Mountains, starting from Alaudin Lakes and ending at Iskanderkul Lake.
Ultimate Long Trekking in Fann Mountains
12 days, 12 nights
Starting from 1260$
Fann Mountains
Moderate
Start your day off right with a hearty breakfast, before joining your knowledgeable guide on a mesmerizing city tour of Dushanbe, the flourishing capital city of Tajikistan, known for its abundant greenery. Explore the city's highlights including the awe-inspiring gold Somoni Monument, the world-renowned second-tallest flagpole, the serene Rudaki Park, the majestic parliament buildings, the ancient Hissar Fort, and the stunning Navruz Hall. As the evening descends, indulge in an unforgettable dining experience at a luxurious Tajik restaurant that boasts live music and an enthralling dance show, where you can feast on delectable local cuisine and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Tajikistan. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to discover the beauty of Dushanbe in style.
Accommodation: 4 * Atlas Hotel
We will begin our trekking adventure in the morning by heading towards the Alaudin Lakes region located in the Fann Mountains. This beautiful turquoise lake is a must-see and a great spot for pictures. We will take a lunch break at a guest house in Marguzor village. Get ready for an exciting journey through the magnificent Fann Mountains and enjoy the scenic views. Just bring your sense of adventure and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Altitude: 2750m
Distance: 5 hours (by car)
Accommodation: Tent
We will begin our ascent up the majestic Alaudin Pass in the morning. After climbing to the top (about 3860m), we will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding peaks and stunning lakes below. Take in the beauty and enjoy the moment before descending to our campsite near Alaudin Lake, where we will spend the night under the stars.
Altitude: 2800m
Distance: 12 km, ~6-7 hrs, +1110/ - 1060 m
Accommodation: Tent
Take your time and enjoy a leisurely hike today, as we trek mostly downhill towards the Artuch Camp. You'll have the opportunity to relax and settle into your double room with a bathroom, the perfect retreat after a long day of hiking. Embrace the feeling of absolute bliss as you unwind and recharge for the rest of your journey. The Artuch Camp offers a serene ambiance, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and an ideal spot to rejuvenate your mind and body.
Altitude: 2200m
Distance: 12 km, ~4 hrs, +60/ - 600 m
Accommodation: Artuch Alp Camp
We'll hike uphill again today to cross the Ghuytan Pass (3000m) and see the beautiful Chukurak Lake (2450m). By afternoon, we'll reach Zimtud village, where we'll have the rest of the day to relax and explore. Take a walk around the village or simply unwind at the guest house, surrounded by picturesque views of the mountains and valleys.
Altitude: 1900m
Distance: 10km, 6 hrs, +550/-1100m
Accommodation: Guest house
As the sun rises, we'll resume our trek down the stunning Zindon Gorge, with its rocky terrain and lush greenery. Follow the Amshut River and marvel at the breathtaking views that surround you. After a brief morning hike, we'll set up camp in the gorge, where you can relax and take in the serene beauty of the Fann Mountains.
Altitude: 2380m
Distance: 16km, 4 hours, +860/-20m
Accommodation: Tent
Get ready for a radical hike today, as we make our way towards the stunning Big Alo Lake (3150m), known for its mesmerizing beauty. Along the way, we'll pass by the equally enchanting Small Alo Lake (2400m) and take in the breathtaking natural scenery of the Zindon Gorge. With towering mountains on either side and two high rockfalls, this trek is both challenging and exhilarating. But don't worry, it's completely safe and suitable for all adventure enthusiasts.
Distance: 11km, 7-8 hours, +790m/-790m
Accommodation: Tent
This morning we hike along the wooded slopes of the Archmaydan Gorge, following ancient shepherd's paths. Along the way, we'll traverse through alpine meadows and alongside small rivers, taking in the picturesque landscape that surrounds us. Our journey will take us across the Agmat Pass (3400m) before finally setting up camp at the cross-section of the Arma and Archmaydan rivers.
Altitude: 2290m
Distance: 13km, 8 hours, +1140m/-1230m
Accommodation: Tent
Start your day with a hearty breakfast, then embark on a scenic trek through the stunning Archmaydan Gorge. Along the way, you'll pass by alpine meadows, small rivers, and ancient shepherd's paths that lead through wooded slopes. Be sure to have your camera ready as you trek towards the picturesque Pushtikul Lake (2500m), where you can take a break to rest and take in the magnificent views.
Altitude: 2980m
Distance: 13km, 7-8 hours, +830m/-140m
Accommodation: Tent
As we embark on our journey, we will slowly climb up the Dukdon Pass (3800m) alongside the glacier. The trails are easy to follow and pass through a beautiful landscape of grassy and rocky slopes. The route takes us through narrow canyons that are lined with Juniper trees, dog roses and iris. The area is called Sughurkhona or "Marmot House" because of the abundance of marmots that can be seen here. As we trek along, keep an eye out for other small mammals, birds and medicinal plants that grow in the area.
Altitude: 3300m
Distance: 6-7 hours, +840m/-520m
Accommodation: Tent
We will begin our last day of trekking after a satisfying breakfast, heading towards Saratog village while following the Dukdon River. The trek may be steep, but it is relatively safe and easy. We will stop for a picnic in the forest near the bridge that crosses the Zombar River. Finally, we will reach Saratog village, where you can enjoy a well-deserved rest at the guest house.
Altitude: 2380m
Distance: 11km, 6-7 hours, +30m/-950m
Accommodation: Guest house
After a memorable trekking adventure, we will bid farewell to the mountains and begin our journey back to Dushanbe. Our driver will pick us up in the morning and we will make a stop at the stunning Lake of Alexander (Iskanderkul) to hike to the waterfall and capture some photos. Our lunch break will be in the town of Varzob before we arrive at our hotel in Dushanbe, approximately two hours later.
Accommodation: 4* Atlas Hotel
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I visited the Fann Mountains with Paramount Journey in early October for a four-day trek (starting and finishing in Dushanbe). It was my first visit to Tajikistan. Paramount Journey were... read more outstanding from start to finish. Alovaddin was extremely quick to respond and to customise a trip for me, and our guide Humayan was excellent company: engaging, patient and a brilliant source of information on all things Tajik. The trek was challenging, but the views, the campsites, the company and the sheer beauty of the mountains made it amply worth it. Thank you again, and I hope to be able to return one day!
Iskanderkul Weekend - My wife and I and two friends of ours enjoyed an excellent autumn weekend Iskanderkul, one of the top tourist spots in Tajikistan. It was a very smooth and... read more easy process to set up this trip with Alovaddin's expertise. He was very responsive and gave good advice to us as "newbies" to traveling in Tajikistan. He arranged our accomodation, transporation and meals. Our driver, Hussein, was very professional, knowledgeable, gracious and fun. Hussein gave suggestions about places to stop for photos and short hikes. Both Hussein and Alovaddin also speak English very well. We stayed at the Tourist Hotel on the shores of the lake and highly recommend this accomodation. I definitely plan to consult Paramount again for my furture travels in Tajikstan.
Travel to Tajikistan - We took a 7 day tour to Tajikistan taking in Dushanbe and trekking in the Fann Mountains. The mountain scenery was breathtaking and the tour was very professionally arranged.... read more Our Guide spoke perfect English and was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We certainly learned a lot about Tajikistan.
A terrific crew took care of the camping arrangements and the trek was carefully thought out and allowed us to acclimatise to the change in altitude. All together an excellent trip and we thoroughly recommend Paramount Journey.
John & Graham
Fanntastic trip to the FANN mountains - We had a fantastic time on our trip to Tajikistan with Paramount. From the beginning, we worked closely with Alovaddin to plan a custom trip. He offered lots of great... read more advice and was very patient and flexible when our group size changed. He also patiently answered our many, many questions.
Once we arrived, everything went smoothly. Our guide - Yun - was so friendly and knowledgeable and genuinely fun to be around. Tajikistan is no easy country to travel around, but Paramount made it as seamless and comfortable as possible and made it easy for us to explore this beautiful country. I hope to return and do another trip to the pamir highway with these guys one day. I wouldn't hesitate to use them or recommend them to anyone!
Couple Travels through Tajikistan & Uzbekistan - If you would like to travel through Tajikistan & Uzbekistan we can highly recommend Paramount Journey. The proposed itinerary was excellent, we were able to incorporate all our wishes and... read more communication before and during the trip was perfect. Once in Tajikistan, we started off in Dushanbe, and did a few days of trekking in the Fann mountains. Afterwards we continued in Uzbekistan and were able to cover a lot of cities thanks to the great organization! The transportation with the drivers worked effortlessly and the guides all exceeded our expectations. All had a very high level of English, a deep knowledge and always went the extra mile. The accommodations were a wonderful mix of home stays and boutique hotels. We had an unforgettable time - thanks a lot for the great organization!
Incredible 7 Day Tour from Dushanbe through the Fann Mountains to Khujand - We partook in a 7 - day tour of Tajikistan from Dushanbe to Khujand and back, stopping in several villages in the Fann Mountains. From the very beginning, it was... read more clear that Paramount Journey provided exemplary service. During the booking process, Alovaddin promptly answered all questions and provided reassurances for all covid-related questions.
Once in Tajikistan, Fahrod, our guide, was excellent, serving as a gracious host, ensuring our comfort was paramount, while also providing endless knowledge about Tajikistan and the days activities. Jurabek, our driver, expertly and safely drove us through the country.
The tour itinerary itself was well paced allowing us to see an array of sites in a given day while leaving time to cool down and rest. The homestays were comfortable despite us being there in winter, and all the food was fantastic.
The tour was incredibly educational giving multiple opportunities to learn about the unique history of Tajikistan, while also giving a unique insight into Tajik culture via the homestays. As a bonus we were able to take several short hikes through jaw-dropping scenery.
Overall a 12/10 experience. Rakhmat!
We made a 3 weeks 2 persons Jeep Tour individually designed for our requiremenst through the Pamirs and the Zerafshan including exploring cities on the old Silk-Road. ... read more The trip was well planned, any queries or changes through Corona caused flight changes Alovaddin reacted super fast and flexible. Alisher is a fantastic driver, professional driving, explaining so much about Tajikistan, stopped everywher to make photos and reading every wish from our lips. We loved the car too. Highly recommended !
Fantastic 7 day Jeep tour in the Zerafshan and Yagnob Valleys and Fan mountains. - Date of tour: September 2019.
Booking process: Booking the tour was very easy. Alovaddin answered all my questions quickly, suggested an itinerary and adjusted it to... read more suit our start/end points and flight times. Excellent service.
Arrival and departure: Our guide( Zikriyo), and our driver (Sher) met us at the Uzbekistan border as planned. Easy to organise. At the end of the trip they took us to the airport at 4am. We were more than happy to get a taxi, but they insisted on driving us. Sums up their attitude throughout. Thanks Zikriyo and Sher.
Tour: Superb tour. Our guide and driver were excellent. Our guide spoke good English, was very knowledgable and made the trip fun. We enjoyed talking to him about Tajikistan, its history, his life and family. Our trip included Penjikent, Shing Valley (7 lakes), Noffin, Marghib, Pskan (Yagnob valley), Saratog (Iskanderkul) and Dushanbe. A particular highlight was the short walk and overnight homestay in Pskan. The homestays and guesthouses were all comfortable, the food was good and plentiful. The length of travelling on each day was well planned. We had plenty of time to explore on the way and at the evening destination. It wasn't rushed so we could get the most of our trip, whether it was a bit of hiking, meeting the locals, or just relaxing as the sun set.
Overall we had a wonderful trip, that showed off some of the best countryside that Tajikistan has to offer. Highly recommended. Thanks Alovaddin, Zikriyo and Sher!
An amazing experience - I did the Fann Montaign trekk with a friend and we enjoyed every step of it: be it the breathtaking landscapes of montaigns, glacier, incredible blues lakes and camps (add... read more to it the dunkeys and their dunkey handlers... You get the view!), or the food (they even prepared a birthday cake, knowing that I was turning 30!and this was an evening I will remember), or just the nice moment spent together talking about tajik lifestyle, enjoying a woodfire or a game of card.
Thank you Rajim, thank you Karaminour, thank you Roumish and Bobo... This memory will stay for long!!!
Fann Mountains Trek - We had a fantastic, well organised 3 night trek through the Fann Mountains.
Yun and the team were fantastic! I cannot fault them. They really cared about us, and... read more made us feel very welcome. The food was delicious, and always plentiful. Yun certainly knows his way around the mountains, and provided us with entertainment along the way.
Pamir & beyond - I had a wonderful experience visiting Tajikistan with Paramount Journey. Alovaddin and his staff organized a trip tailor-made to my wishes and needs. Truly a journey to remember. Highly recommended.
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A particular shout-out to my driver and guide, Alisher. Knowledgeable, patient and funny: the best you could ask for.
Pristine Trek - Incredible Untouched Beauty - This must be one of the few pristine trek left in the world. It is very rough but the sights were amazing. The water in the lakes are crystal clear,... read more creating beautiful different shades of blue when the sunlight shine on them.
Shari and his team from Paramount Journey were great. They are friendly, always making sure that our needs are met. They are always cheerful and had made this difficult trek easier for us. Thank you Shari and team.
The Tajikistan people are very friendly. Never once I felt unsafe in the country, except when I was leaving through airport immigration when a customs officer singled me out and asked me to surrender all my USD. I refused and was held back for more than 10mins.
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