Iskanderkul Lake Tour: Dive into History and Beauty of Tajikistan's Natural Attraction

Discover the captivating beauty and historical significance of Iskanderkul Lake in Tajikistan’s Fan Mountains. Dive into its rich history and explore its stunning natural attractions.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dushanbe - 09:00-09:30 - departure to Iskandarkul lake, Ayni district
    Our trip will start from the Dushanbe.
    We will pick up travelers from the hotel residences in territory of Dushanbe.
  • Varzob - 09:30-12:00 - we will driving through the Varzob valley and Hisar mountains in line with the Varzob aggressive river
  • Fann Mountains -…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Personal costs and boating at lake
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The lake is situated in the north, about 180 km (a 3-hour drive one way) from Dushanbe. It is named after Alexander the Great, who visited the area during his campaign to India from Central Asia. The lake is nestled in the Fan Mountains, a region celebrated for its stunning natural beauty and rich historical significance.
During this tour, participants…

Location
Dushanbe
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C4847istomasb
Jun 23, 2025
Fantastic excursion, a "must to do" in Dushanbe - I was picked up on time. The tour guide Hikmatulo told a lot about Tajikistan during the trip, very interesting and I want to give praise! He organized the whole program excellently, his English was great. My driver also drove quickly and very safely, there was no need to be afraid. The lake is very nice, the mountains, I can only recommend it to everyone! Danke Bunyod Tour.
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122ihsans
May 12, 2025
Just wonderful - Fantastic Tour. The guide Mrs. Mevcude was very helpful. Planning was Great. Thanks a lot, a beautiful experience, wonderful Place to visit
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Pepinmartin
Oct 17, 2024
Amazing adventure - Amazing day trip to Iskanderkul lake from Dushanbe. The guide picked up us before appointed time, He had good acknowledge about the place and the country. We enjoyed this adventure a lot. I will absolutely recomend this trip.
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Q505rukristinak
Sep 13, 2024
great day - Thank you very much for the walk to Lake Iskanderkuhl. Everything was very well organized and your employees were super.👍
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Mdurian
May 28, 2024
Pleasant day excursion from Dushanbe - Scenic drive through snow covered mountains to a pretty lake. Visited a number of sights around the lake - a 500m hike to a water fall, a flat grass area near the lake, and a sister lake. We had lunch by the Iskanderkul lake with local families and walked around and enjoyed the pleasant climate and fresh air. The driver/guide was excellent and shared many stories and insights. We were two solo travellers and it was a nice day trip - we started off at 8am and we were back around 15:30-16:00. The car (a Lexus) made the drive comfortable.
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Pioneer303946
May 25, 2024
Unforgettable journey - The view is stunning. We did hiking and took many photos, especially the Fann Nagara Waterfall and surely The Iskandarkul Lake. Our guide Hikmatulloh lead us to finish the journey with professional knowledge and attitude.
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Lukass178
Sep 14, 2023
Nice Tour - The Iskanderkul one-day tour we did with Bunyod-Tour LLC was amazing and everything was as described. We recommend this company!
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Lukas_s
Sep 13, 2023
Amazing Tour - We really enjoyed the tour and the beautiful landscapes of Tajikistan. The Iskanderkul lake is truly worth visiting, and the countless places we have seen on the tour and the lunch were great. Our guide was very friendly and we also apprechiate all the nice conversations - we could learn much about Tajikistan. We strongly recommend this tour!
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Jitka_m
Aug 15, 2023
Well organized tour. Tour... - Well organized tour. Tour guide and driver were very friendly. Iskandarkul lake is definitelly worth to visit!
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Happyjamaicawanderer
Jun 17, 2025
Beautiful Iskandarkul, Frustrating Tour Experience - Iskandarkul is beautiful, but I wouldn’t recommend this tour company. They required a 30% deposit and a signed agreement, which was unusual for a mid-range tour. Payment instructions were poorly communicated — I used Wise instead of Paysend (which they failed to specify), and it took over a month to get my money back. The guide also didn’t speak conversational English, making the day long and quiet. If you do book, insist on paying cash on the day.
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From $170
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).