The Name of tour: Divine lake
Duration: 5 days
Visiting landmarks: Dushanbe, Iskanderkul Lake, Penjakent
Day 1: Dushanbe – Hissor – Dushanbe
This day you will arrive to Tajikistan and then you will meet the driver and then you will departure to the capital Dushanbe. In course of the tour you will explore the amazing attractions and have a city tour. Along the way you will experience such wonderful highlights as Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. After that you will visit National Park and take fabulous photos of Ministry of Inner Affairs. This day you will continue the tour with visiting the biggest National Flag in the world of 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. After that you will head to Central Museum (35 km) to visit Hissar fortress (VII–XVII centuries). During the tour you will explore that it is the oldest and largest architectural monuments in Central Asia. And nowadays it is an open-air Museum with an area of 86 hectares, located on the site of an ancient settlement. In ancient times it was the residence of the emirs of Bukhara, which was located on a high hill. Before here were located busy market square with a caravan serai and shops. This day you will fascinate two magnificent tower. There you will also have a chance to see outstanding monuments as “Madrasa I Kuhna” (16th -17tth centuries), mosque; the mausoleum of “Mahdumi Azam” (16th century). After that you will finish the tour with transferring to Dushanbe. The overnight will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Dushanbe – Iskanderkul Lake
This day you will start a wonderful tour to the Mountain lake – Iskanderkul (2 255 m. a. s. l.). You will have a chance to find this lake that I situated in the beautiful mountains of Fanns. This day you will be impressed by the beauty and pristine of nature. In Central Asia, this is one of the best places for hiking. Today you will transfer through the picturesque Anzob pass (3 372 m). Don’t miss a chance to take photos! Here you will also discover the amazing panoramic views. Upon arrival you will discover the emerald surface of the lake and wander along it beaches. Here you will have a chance to discover waterfall (40 minutes). During the tour you will explore that Tajikistan attracts more and more tourists to your land. The country has beautiful nature and has rich water resources. Among the CIS countries, Tajikistan ranks second in terms of water resources, and 1st among the countries of Central Asia with more than 1 000 rivers, 2 000 lakes and 8000 glaciers. This night you will rest in the guesthouse.
Day 3: Iskanderkul – Penjakent
In the morning you will have amazing trip where you can try your hiking skills at Fann Mountains. And today you will also discover that these charming mountains are known as "Kuhistan" from Farsi means (Mountainous Country). You will have a wonderful opportunity to explore more than 30 pure lakes of different size and shape. You will be able to marvel at the incredible territory, explore the beautiful scenery and you will have the desire to return here again and again. During the tour, you will be able to see beautiful lakes, enjoy the beautiful weather and charming scenery. During the tour, you will be able to discover one of the most beautiful places to explore. You will also have the chance to explore trekking and rock climbing. This place is also rich in flora and fauna. You will definitely enjoy this tour. Then you will go to Penjikent. After that you will rest the night in the local guesthouse.
Day 4: Penjakent – Dushanbe
Today you will discover the interesting city Penjakent. In the tour, you can find out that the city was called as "five villages". The city is located in the fabulous Khujand district in Tajikistan, in the valley of the Zeravshan River. During the tour, you will also be able to explore that the history of the five villages began in the 5th-8th centuries BC. In the tour, explore that this place was in the past the cultural and craft center of Sogd, which received the proud name "Central Asian Pompeii". The city in ancient times was very well organized with a ruler's palace, two temples, markets, rich dwelling houses decorated with paintings, wooden and clay statues of ancient gods. You will like it! Remains of this ancient city were found only in the last century. Travelling here people can explore remains of dwelling houses and office buildings, the citadel with the palace, the house of craftsmen, fire worshiper’s church and many others. After that you will finish the tour with driving back to Dushanbe. You will spend the night in the hotel.
Day 5: Dushanbe – Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02-04 pax – Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax – 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10 pax – 3 cars: Hyundai Starex
Price per person:
02 pax – 720 $
04 pax – 435 $
06 pax – 445 $
08 pax – 370 $
10 pax – 390 $
Single – 85 $
Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 55 $
Half board – 65 $
Full board – 130 $
English speaking guide – 380 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Dushanbe – “Meridian” Hotel 3*
Iskanderkul – “Dilovar” Guesthouse
Penjikent – “Umariyon” Hotel 3*
- Museum admissions
- Supply of mineral water
Service does not include:
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa &Visa support
- English speaking guide