S&P Travel invites you to move beyond the mirages of Samarkand to discover the alpine soul of Central Asia. This is not just a trip; it is an ascent to the pure essence of Tajikistan, where the splendour of history gives way to the breath of the peaks. Our five-day, four-night extension is a promise of total immersion, combining the cultural richness at the borders of Sogdiana with the most spectacular trekking in the Fann Mountains.
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Your adventure begins with the crossing of the Jarteppa border. After a brief passage through historical Panjakent, S&P Travel leads you directly to the foot of the mountains, to Artuch, the threshold of your sanctuary. The first night is spent in a tent, under a sky studded with stars, a prelude to the days of walking ahead. The second day is a dedication: after breakfast, you begin an ascending hike to the jewel of the Fann, Lake Kulikalon. After walking around its waters, you set up your tents and enjoy a well-deserved picnic. The afternoon invites you to a moving meditation around the neighboring satellite lakes, Govkush and Bibijannat, before dinner and a second night spent under the stars.
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The third day is dedicated to conquering the passes. After breakfast, you hike across the Alauddin Pass (2 600 m), where every step reveals panoramic views of the massif. A picnic taken at the summit revitalizes you before descending to your reward: the magnificent Lake Alaouddin. You have free time to soak up the beauty of this idyllic base camp, famous for its crystalline waters reflecting the surrounding peaks, before dinner and sleeping near the lake.
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The fourth day takes you towards the alpine zenith. You undertake a trek to Lake Mutnie (Troubled), whose grey, opaque waters—rich in glacial sediments—offer a striking contrast to the azure of Alauddin. A walk around Mutnie, at the foot of the rocky giants, precedes a memorable picnic. In the afternoon, you return to the comfort of your camp at Lake Alauddin for a final mountain dinner and one last night in a tent, your mind filled with grandiose views. On the fifth day, after a mountain breakfast, S&P Travel arranges your return transfer to the Jarteppa border crossing, the echo of the Fann Mountains accompanying you on the road back to Samarkand.
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S&P Travel guarantees you an unforgettable experience, marrying the silence of the summits with the splendour of the alpine lakes. Your immersion in the blue kingdom of Tajikistan awaits.