Tour of Wonders

Name of the tour: Tour of Wonders

Duration: 7 days & 6 nights

Day 1: Dushabe – Hissor – Dushanbe
Upon arrival our driver will meet you in the airport and transfer to the Dushanbe. Today we will visit Hissor fortress, established in VII-XVII centuries where we will get after 35 kilometers driving. This historical site has fortified areas and citadel. The delegate of the Emir of Bukhara used the fortress to be the residence: this was well defended with 1meter thick walls and loopholes for guns and cannons and it was located on a high hill. There was a busy market square with a caravanserai and shops, inside there was a pool and a garden and across from the fortress.  Besides the entrance gate with its two imposing towers, the fortress has not much survived. Hisar includes other interesting sites like: the mausoleum of “Mahdumi Azam” from 16th century, “Madrasa I Kuhna” from 16th-17th centuries, mosque. Then we will a have lunch in Dushanbe. After we will visit Botanical garden and Victory Park with a panorama view on the city. You will spend the night in the hotel.

Day 2: Dushanbe – Ramit – Dushanbe
You will spend this day in the state natural reserve "Ramit". It was organized by the Government of the Tajik SSR in 1959. The location is in the picturesque Ramit gorge, near the town Vahdat. It is more than 80 kilometers from the city of Dushanbe.  The territory of the reserve is at an altitude of 1176–3195 meters above sea level, on the slopes of the Hissar Range. There is a Ramit river, where trout fish is found. During the trip be prepared for amazing views of impressive gorge and nature. There is a rich flora in the mountainous area, where there are several names of medicinal    herbs. There will be the opportunity to see mountain goats, wild boars, and other species of animals and birds. The creation of an artificial population of Bukhara deer is the significant achievements of the reserve.

Day 3: Dushanbe – Iskanderkul Lake
Today you will go to high Mountain lake – Iskanderkul, which 2 255 meters high above the sea level and situated in the popular Fann Mountains.  This beautiful area is one of the best places of Central Asia. The road to the lake goes over Anzob pass that is 3 372 meters high with amazing panorama views. You will have many chances for photo stops to remember this day. The tour guarantees you unforgettable moments from the walk along the beach of the lake. In addition, we will have a great opportunity to see and enjoy a waterfall in the country rich of water resources.  The night you will spend in a homestay.

Day 4: Iskanderkul Lake
Today you will have an amazing hiking at this famous Fann Mountains. Fann mountains was known in ancient times as “Kuhistan” and it is a unique mountain area. Kuhistan means “Mountainous Country”.   Here in small territory there are more than 30 pure and variegated lakes of different size and shape. This place is popular among both tourists and local nowadays.  It is also a great trekking and climbing destination. This area has rich flora and fauna which is unique and diverse. You will have an opportunity to enjoy great views around, take pictures for memory and have a wonderful time. Today’s night will be special in a homestay.

Day 5: Iskanderkul Lake – Seven Lakes
Today’s trip will be to the Fannsky Gory in Fann Mountains over pass Shahriston that is 3 378 meters high. They are one of the most famous hiking areas in Central Asia. About 60 km south of Panjakent, you will do a trip to the Seven Lakes or Marquzor Lakes. Here you will hike for some time. The road goes along a wonderful gorge where seven lakes are located. They have different colors and they are situated on different altitudes. Also, you will be able to see and observe the life of local people at this area and will spend the night in a homestay.

Day 6: Seven Lakes – Penjakent
We will start out tour driving to Penjakent. The name of the city means five villages. And it is located in Khujand area of Tajikistan in a picturesque Zeravshan river valley. This remarkable city was originated in the 5th-8th centuries AD and these five villages started the history of it.  Penjakent used to be one the significant cultural and crafts centers of Sogd and was also named "Central Asian Pompeii". It was a superbly fortified well-organized city with a ruler's palace, two temples, markets, rich dwelling houses decorated with numerous paintings, wooden and clay statues of ancient gods. Only in the last century the ruins of this ancient city were found.  You will be able to see the remains of dwelling houses and office buildings, the citadel with the palace, the house of craftsmen, and fire worshipers church.  Today you will spend the night in a hotel. 

Day 7: Jartepo border
Your trip to the wonders Tajikistan is finishing and in the morning you will be transferred to the Uzbek border.