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Fann tour

 

Fann tour
Starts: Tajik-Uzbek border (Oibek) - Khujand
Ends: Dushanbe
Best time to travel: April-May-June-July-August-September-October

Day 1: Oibek border - Khujand
The guide will meet you at the Tajik side of the border and you will start travelling in Tajikistan. Then you will drive to have a tour in Khujand city, which is the second biggest city in the country. It lies in the beginning of the Fergana Valley along the Syr Darya River. There more than 149,000 people live in Khujand. Moreover, it is the administrative center of Sughd, the northern district of Tajikistan. Afternoon, you will visit Cultural Palace of Khujand, where the first president of the country was elected. Another attractive site will be Central Mosque. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 2: Khujand - Iskanderkul lake
After breakfast, you will leave to travel to wonderful Lake Iskanderkul to have a tour. It is located at the altitude of 2,255 m above sea level and lies in Fann Mountains. Iskanderkul is one of the glorious mountain lakes in Central Asia. You will have an opportunity to take a walk along its beaches. Later, you will enjoy short hike to discover a beautiful waterfall. Tajikistan is rich in deposit of water; it has the second biggest source in post- soviet countries. There are more than 1 000 rivers, 2000 mountain lakes and 8000 glaciers.

Day 3: Iskanderkul - Dushanbe
Today you will drive to the capital city of Tajikistan Dushanbe where you will have a city tour. You will travel through Anzob pass (3 372 m) and Isticlol tunnel. Beautiful landscape will make you to stop for taking a lot of photos. Afternoon, you will explore Dushanbe. It will include Rudake Park, National library, White House, National State Seal, and House of Parliament. After Ministry of Inner Affairs, you will walk to the largest National Flag in the world. Its size - 165 m high pole, 30 m wide and 60 m long flag. Before having lunch, the informative excursion to Central Museum. Later Gurminj Museum takes to the land of traditional musical instruments. Traditional dinner and night in a hotel. End of tours.

Day 4: Dushanbe - Airport
After having breakfast, you will leave to the airport for next destination.