Tajikistan - seven lakes trekking

Include:

• Transportation during the tour.
• Food (standard option).
• Accommodation in hostel and camping.
• Guide English speaking.
• Entrance fees to the objects of the visit.

Not include:

• Airfare to Tajikistan.
• Visa support.
• Passport.
• Sim Tajikistan.
• Airport transfer (supplement USD 35/ person).
• Personal costs, alcohol drinks, food etc.
• Tip guide, driver.

Departure point: your hotel in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Ending point: Dushanbe or the border with Uzbekistan/ Samarqand.

Day 1: Arrival

08:00 Warm welcome in Dushanbe.

11:00 Border rendezvous at Penjikent/Samarqand.

12:00 Penjikent lunch, savoring Tajik cuisine.

13:00 Journey to the enchanting Seven Lakes.

14:00 Commence our hike at the 1st Lake, Nezhegon. A 30-minute lakeside pause. (62 km from Penjikent) Lake Nezhegon, rests at 1640 meters, named after Tajik "eyelashes." Its mineral-rich waters evoke hues from turquoise to purple, while summer invites a dip in its warm embrace.

14:30 Trek to the 2nd Lake - Soya, spanning 1.8 km.

15:00 Reach the 2nd Lake - Soya - for 30 minute break. Soya Lake shadowed by towering rocks, captivates with changing colors and a serene ambiance. At 1701 meters, it unveils a stunning view of Mijgon.

15:30 Hike to the 3rd Lake, Khushor, approximate 1.0 km trek.

16:00 Arrive at the 3rd Lake, Khushor, for a leisurely hour. Khushor beckons with a turbulent stream, residing at 1771 meters. Despite a Soviet camp's historical demise, the lake exudes calm, inviting peaceful evenings by its clear waters.

17:00 Trek to the 4th Lake - Nofin - covering 2.8 km.

19:00 Reach the 4th Lake. Nofin is just 400 meters from Khushor. Stretching over 2.5 km, it's 1820 meters high, resembling an umbilical cord. Legends and secrets surround this lake, with a village at its far end, accessible via a sometimes flooded road. A night's stay awaits at Homestay Najmiddin.

Day 2: Khurak - Marguzar

08:00 breakfast in homestay.

09:00 continue hiking to the Lake Khurdak, duration 3.6 km.

11:00 we will reach the 5th Lake Khurdak, and a rest time about 30 minute. This is the smallest among all seven lakes. Even its name translates as "baby". Its area is only 0.025 sq.km., and it is located at an altitude of 1870 meters. The distance from Lake Nofin is 1.5 km, and along the way you can see the village of Padrut. Once there was a small hydroelectric power station on Khurdak, which provided electricity to the village and surrounding houses.

11:30 continue our hike to the Lake Marguzar, duration 3.6 km.

13:30 we will reach the 6th Lake Marguzar, and have a rest time about 2 hour including lunch.

Lake Marguzor, the grandest in the Seven Lakes, unfolds a majestic landscape at 2140 meters. Its 1.16 sq.km expanse, 2.7 km length, and 45-meter depth boast petroglyphs and tales. Nestled near a small village, the road along the eastern shore offers stunning views, but floods can test only rugged vehicles. From the southern tip, a trail leads to Tavasang pass (3307 meters), revealing routes through the Fan Mountains.

17:00 camping.

Day 3: Marguzar - Hazorchashma

08:00 breakfast in homestay.

09:00 continue trekking to the Lake Hazorchashma, duration 5.8 km.

12:00 reaching Hazorchashma Lake, lunch and rest time at the beach of Lake. Hazorchashma, the highest of the Seven Lakes, sits at 2,400 meters, resembling Marguzor but slightly smaller. Its 0.92 sq.km area and 2 km length boast the name "a thousand springs." Isolated in the Shing River gorge, it offers a wild, pristine landscape for those venturing on a mountain trek to the south side, revealing breathtaking views of both Hazorchashma and the distant Marguzor waters.

15:00 way back to the 6th lake and from there with transport drive to 4th lake.

19:00 arriving 4th lake, night in homestay.

Day 5: Departure

08:00 breakfast at the camp.

09:00 ending the tour, return trip to Dushanbe or the border with Uzbekistan/ Samarqand.

• Please read the information carefully before booking a tour.
• Booking a tour implies acceptance of attached conditions.
• Not recommended for those with heart conditions, high blood pressure, disabilities, or children under 8 for certain activities.
• Private tour (2-4 people). Individual guests (1 person) will be charged an additional 50% of the tour price.
• Extreme tours require vigilance and personal accident insurance.

Tourists are recommended to take the following accessories with them:

• Trekking boots.
• Tourist gaiters / shoe covers / flashlights.
• Shorts, T-shirts.
• Summer hat and fleece hat.
• Swimsuit, slippers (beach), bathing accessories.
• Sunglasses.
• Sunscreen with SPF over 50.
• Water bottle.
• Documents in a waterproof case (package).
• Trekking poles, tourist seat (rest mat).
• Personal care products.
  

No refund, no cancellation.