Arrival Day: Dushanbe – Penjikent – Artuch or Tajikistan Border/Samarkand – Penjikent – Artuch

Dushanbe - ARRIVAL DAY. Welcoming and meeting of tourists in Dushanbe or at the Penjikent/Samarkand border.

Artuch - Departure to the Artuch mountaineering camp / Penjikent (from Dushanbe-218 km, a 4.5-hour drive; from the Samarkand border-85 km, a 2-hour drive). Along the route, enjoy the stunning views of the Hissar and Shan ridges and the Anzob gorges. Upon arrival at the camp, if time permits, a hike to Lake Chuqurak will be organized. Distance - 3 km, with a 300 m ascent and 300 m descent. In the evening, return to the Artuch climbing camp.

Artuch: Acclimatization Period

Artuch - These 2 days are designated for acclimatization, including the arrival (meeting) of travelers and short tours to historical and cultural sites in Penjikent by transport.

Artuch – Kulikalon Lakes

Kulikalon Lake – Bibijanat Lake – Alauddin Pass – Alauddin Lakes

Alauddin Lakes - After breakfast, pack up camp and begin the ascent to the Alauddin Pass via Bibijanat Lake (3730 m). The route to Bibijanat Lake, situated at an altitude of 2800 meters in the Kulikalon Lakes system, requires gaining nearly 1000 m in altitude. The terrain is straightforward, but the climb is lengthy and the altitude can be challenging. Along the way, admire the scenic Dushakha Lake. The ascent to the pass takes 5-6 hours, while the descent to the Alauddin Lakes takes 2 hours. These lakes are renowned as the most beautiful in the Fan Mountains, with crystal-clear water and a vibrant blue hue. Tents will be set up by the lake.

Camping at the lake.

Distance – 8.2 km, with a 1000 m ascent and 1000 m descent.

Alauddin Lakes – Muddy Lakes

Muddy Lakes – Foothills of Chimtarga Pass

Chimtarga Foothills – Chimtarga Pass – Bolshoe Allo Lake

Lake Bolshoe Allo - Peaks of Energia

Fann Mountains - Today, the journey will lead towards the Energy Peaks (5105 m).

In the evening, return to Bolshoe Allo Lake.

Camping at the lake.

Distance - 7 km, with a 900 m descent.

Lake Bolshoe Allo - Lake Maloe Allo

Fann Mountains - The journey continues after breakfast.

Descend through the Zindon Valley to the Amshut River Valley. A camp will be set up on the bank of the Amshut River (1967 m) or at Lake Maloe Allo. This evening marks the last night in the high mountains.

Camping at the lake.

Distance – 5.7 km, with a 900 m descent.

Maloe Allo Lake – Archamaidon – Dushanbe/Samarkand

Samarkand - Travel to the confluence of the Amshut and Archamaidon rivers, where transport will collect the group and take them to Dushanbe or to the Tajikistan/Uzbekistan border (Samarkand).

Distance - 5 km, with a 600 m descent.

Return to Dushanbe (218 km, a 4.5-hour drive) / Samarkand (85 km, a 2-hour drive).

Dushanbe - Travel to the confluence of the Amshut and Archamaidon rivers, where transport will collect the group and take them to Dushanbe or to the Tajikistan/Uzbekistan border (Samarkand).

Distance - 5 km, with a 600 m descent.

Return to Dushanbe (218 km, a 4.5-hour drive) / Samarkand (85 km, a 2-hour drive).

• Private transportation
• All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
• Mule and porter services

• Alcohol and other private services

In the northwestern corner of Tajikistan, along the border with Uzbekistan, lay the rugged and beautiful Fann Mountains, a branch of the Western Pamir-Alay Range. They divide the northern territory of the country, in the Fergana Valley, from Dushanbe and the south. It is a compact range, with around 100 stunning peaks, many over 5,000m, and renowned alpine lakes. Famed among nature lovers and mountaineers, these mountains nonetheless see very few visitors, and their natural beauty and cultural treasures have remained virtually unchanged to this day.
The Fann Mountains nine peaks exceeding 5,000 m above sea level. The highest point of the region is Chimtarga Peak (5,489 m). Other 5,000-metre mountains are Big Hansa (5,306 m), Bodkhona (5,138), Mirali (5,132), Chapdara (5,050), Energia (5,120), Zamok (
‘Castle
‘) (5,070), Little Hansa (5,031) and Moscow (5,046).

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.