Day Tour to Tajikistan — Seven Lakes (Marguzor)

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Duration
1 days

Group size
Private

Destination
Uzbekistan

Languages
English, Russian, Uzbek

Overview

Seven Lakes tour will immerse you in one of Tajikistan's most beautiful natural sights, located near Penjikent (Panjakent) in the country's far west. You'll enjoy a comfortable car ride along a winding gorge in the Fann Mountains, where each stretch of its meandering road leads to a new lake. Each of the seven lakes is unique in its size, depth, shape and amazing shades of color that collectively form rainbow hues of beauty. The famous 7 lakes of Tajikistan are commonly known as Marguzor Lakes, part of the Fann Mountains system. Their waters may vary from deep blue to indigo due to the sun position.

What's Included

Private car from Samarkand to Penjikent and Seven Lakes (round trip)

Professional tour guide (Samandar)

Uzbekistan–Tajikistan border crossing assistance

All transport within Tajikistan

Penjikent city tour (ancient Sogdian city, 5,500 years old)

Lunch at a local Tajik restaurant

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Early Morning — Departure from Samarkand

Early morning departure from Samarkand by private car. Drive to the Uzbekistan–Tajikistan border (approximately 1 hour). Border crossing formalities. Continue to Penjikent.

2

Penjikent City Tour

A short Penjikent city tour including the Ancient Sogdian City (Penjikent ruins, 5,500 years old), a religious Madrasah and Mosque, and the Central Bazaar with local handicrafts.

3

Seven Lakes (Marguzor)

Drive into the Fann Mountains to the Seven Lakes. Visit all 7 lakes: Nezhigon, Soya, Gushor, Nofin, Hurdak, Marguzor, Hazorchashma. Each lake has its own unique color and character. High mountain peaks reaching 4,000m above sea level, waterfalls, villages, old ruins, traditional bazaar, religious site and many other places of interest. Return to Samarkand in the evening.

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Day Tour to Tajikistan — Seven Lakes (Marguzor)

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