One Day Tour to Seven Lakes and Panjakent from Samarkand
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About the Activity
This one-day tour from Samarkand will acquaint you with one of the most beautiful places in Tajikistan, the Seven Lakes of legendary Fann Mountains. This is a maximized (you will visit maximum number of places in just one day still with no rush) and perfect tour that includes visiting all the 7 lakes and a sidetour of Panjakent and Ancient Sarazm. You will stop in each lakes and many spots to take pictures. You will enjoy wilde nature everywhere during the whole tour, high mountains peaks reaching 4000m above sea level, rivers, waterfalls, villages, old ruins, city, traditional bazaar, religious site and many other places of interests, all in a just day-tour. In Panjakent and around there will be visits to the most ancient place of Central Asia Sarazm Settlement(5500 years old), a short Panjakent city tour taht includes a religious Madrasah and Mosque, Central bazaar, and plenty of villages to wonder along the lakes. So let's go to discover!9 hours
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Instant Confirmation
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Lunch in a traditional house or lunch - picnic at the lakes
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Food and drink : Alcoholic Beverages
All other expenses like buying souvenirs or snacks, visa if required, Tips/gratuities
Transfer from your hotel to the border/meeting point and back is organizeable for additional 50$.
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Locations in the itinerary
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Meeting at Jartepa border around 8-9am (depending on your arrival time). And then we drive to our first sight, to Ancient Sarazm ruins.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Proto-urban site of Sarazm
, Sakhibnazar, TajikistanSarazm: A stone’s throw away from the border crossing are the UNESCO-listed ruins of Sarazm. More than 5,500 years old, they’re remains of the first agricultural society in Central Asia. A remarkably tall human skeleton, dubbed the “Princess of Sarazm”, was found here with some of her ornaments. Archaeologists also found artifacts indicating ancient trading routes stretching as far as modern day Iran and Pakistan. And one of the most ancient places related to Zoroastrian civilization and religion.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Panjakent Bazaar
Prospekt Rudaki, At The Corner With Ulitsa Novoabadskaya, Panjakent, TajikistanLater drive to panjakent city to have a short sightseeing there.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Panjakent Bazaar
Prospekt Rudaki, At The Corner With Ulitsa Novoabadskaya, Panjakent, Tajikistan Panjakent Bazaar: This bazaar has a beautiful central building ringed by brick archways. It’s a good place to stock up on trekking snacks like nuts and dried fruits, or get your first taste of Tajik hospitality.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Olim Dodkho Mosque
Panjakent, TajikistanAfter visiting the bazaar we will walk a little to have a look at Central Mosque and Madrasah of Olim Dodkhoh which is located in front of the bazaar in some steps away. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free6
Seven Lakes
, Marguzor, TajikistanAfter sightseeing in Panjakent we head towards the Fann mountains, to the lakes.2 hours • Admission Ticket Free7
Seven Lakes
, Marguzor, TajikistanSeven Lakes (Haftkul): 7 teary lakes
Seven small lakes make up the "Seven lakes”, in northwest Tajikistan. Legend says they’re the tears of the daughters of a missing man. Science says they were created after earthquakes altered the Shing River’s course. Whichever version you prefer, the Haft Kul road is one of Tajikistan’s most accessible treks; the perfect introduction to Tajikistan’s natural beauty. Aside from the azure lakes, there are plenty of villages to wander through, with many kind locals happy invite travelers for tea.
We will visit all the 6 lakes on car: 1. Mijgon, 2. Soya, 3. Hushyor, 4. Nophin lakes (2139m.a.l), Khurdak, 6.Marguzor.
Then slow walk to final lake of Haft Kul: Hazor Chashma, thousand springs.The slope is gentle, the altitude low (the the lake is around 2,400 m/7870 ft). Its 15-20 min walk that sometimes can be done on car too if the road condition is good. You can choose to drive or walk.
They are 7 lakes of 7 different names, altitudes, shapes, colors.3 hours • Admission Ticket Free8
After the visiting of the lakes drive back to the border for seeing off. End of tour!2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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After you reach Tajikistan border, you will need to walk through a building about 10-15 minutes by foot. Here they check your passports and stamp on it. Our team will be waiting for you right after the building ends, at Tajikistan side. They will have a meeting sign written your name on itView Location
End point
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After you reach Tajikistan border, you will need to walk through a building about 10-15 minutes by foot. Here they check your passports and stamp on it. Our team will be waiting for you right after the building ends, at Tajikistan side. They will have a meeting sign written your name on itView Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- You should let us know pick -up time from tour hotel that should be between 7-8am. And relying on it we will send our driver to pick you up from your hotel and bring to the border where the tour start (of course if you want us to organize private transfers from your place to the meeting point and back for additional 50$)
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic Beverages - allowed only to 18 years old and above.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Russian
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tashkent time to receive 100% refund.
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