Samarkand - Penjikent - Fann Mountains - Samarkand
08:00 - Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to the Uzbek–Tajik border at Jarteppa.
After completing border formalities, meet your Tajik guide and driver, and continue your journey to the city of Penjikent.
Drive to Marghuzor, the first lake, at an elevation of 1,640 m. Its name translates to eyelashes in Tajik. The lake is known for its vibrant colors. Next you will visit Soya Lake. Translating as "shadow", due to this lake's geographical position between high cliffs, the lake remains in the shade almost the whole day. The third lake, Gushor, is situated a mere 400 meters from Soya. The two lakes are connected by a turbulent stream. Translating as "watchful", this lake is surrounded by steep cliffs. Fourth lake, called Nofin, is the central lake translates as "umbilical cord" due to its length, which stands at 2.5 km The fifth lake, situated 1.5 km away from Nofin and passing through the beautiful village of Pardut is the Khurdak lake, which translates to "the baby" as this lake is the smallest one of the seven. The sixth lake, Marguzor, is the largest and, to many people, the most beautiful of the Seven Lakes.
Optional hike from sixth lake to seven Hazorchashma - the seventh and highest of the Seven Lakes is located at around 2,400 meters above sea level. The name Hazorchashma (or Azorchashma) means “a thousand springs”, since the lake is fed by the waters of two rivers and many streams and springs. Hazorchashma is the last lake in the gorge of the Shing River. distance is 2,5km one way elevation gain 340m
Late afternoon return to Tajik-Uzbek border and after border formalities transfer to your hotel in Samarkand.
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