Tour start: July 15, July 26, August 7, August 18, 2025 and 2026, and also individually by agreement
Number of people: from 10
Number of days: 9 days, 8 nights
Tour cost from $750
The Fann Mountains are located in the southwest of the Pamir-Alai in the area of the Gissar and Zeravshan ranges in Tajikistan. This is perhaps the most beautiful mountain system in Central Asia. And believe me, there is something to compare it with!
In this tour we will visit the most interesting places in Tajikistan:
Tour program
Day 1 – Arrival from Tashkent
Arrival at the Artuch Mountaineering Tourist Base. The Artuch Mountaineering Base is located at an altitude of 2200 m, high in the heart of the Fann Mountains. Accommodation in the alpine camp rooms. Dinner at the alpine camp cafe.
Day 2 – Artuch 2200m – Kulikalon Lakes – Lake Bibidzhanat 2800m.
The beginning of the active part of the track. Ascent along a good trail to the Kulikalon lakes. The first days our backpacks will be carried by donkeys, this will make it easier for us to acclimatize and reduce the load. Our route begins with an ascent along the waterfall and the Khozharovat and Ruzirovat mountains. On the way up during the day there is an opportunity to admire the wonderful panorama of the majestic Kulikalon wall and the surrounding peaks over 4000 m high (Adamtash, Mirali, Rudaki, etc.). Along the way – a tour of the Kulikalon lakes basin (14 lakes in total) with the purest emerald-blue water. There is fish. The trail goes through a picturesque juniper forest. After lunch, a walk along the lakes of the Kulikalon basin. We will set up camp on the shore of Lake Bibidzhanat and stay for the first night. Night in a tent.
Distance 10km; 5 hours; +700m.
Day 3 – Alauddin Pass 3860m. (1A) – Alauddin lakes 2800m.
Today we have to get up very early, ahead of us is the ascent to the Alauddin pass of category 1A. Ascent to the Alauddin pass (3860 m) and descent to the Alauddin lakes. (7 km; 6 hours; +960 m; -1060 m). During the long ascent, the panorama of the wall and the view of the Kulikalon lakes and the Dushakha (Mary’s Eyes) lakes please the eye. On the pass saddle there is an impressive view of the Chapdara peak (5197 m) and the valley of the Chapdara river. Far below, the bowls of the Alauddin lakes are clearly visible, amazing in their water color from light blue to rich ultramarine. Camp on the shore of the lake (2800 m). Night in a tent.
Distance 10 km;1000 m
Day 4 – Day rest at Alauddin lakes 2800m.
Today we will spend the day at the Alauddin Lakes enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of this corner of the Fann Mountains. A day for photos, visiting a teahouse, and a walk to the local village.
Camp on the lake shore (2800 m). Night in a tent.
Distance 6/7 km; 150 m
Day 5 – Alauddin lakes 2800m. – Muddy lakes 3490m.
Morning. After breakfast, we continue our route to the Mutnye Lakes. During the day, a beautiful panorama of the peaks of Kaznok, Zamok (5070 m), Energiya (5105 m) and Chimtarga (5489 m). The harsh nature of the alpine zone of the mountains, hanging glaciers and steep moraine ridges. On the way, there are rare birches and a small lake, nicknamed for its round shape – Lake Piala, those who wish can swim in the lake, giant steps of the retreated glacier, polished rocks. High in the sky you can see circling eagles. Near them, we say goodbye to the muleteers – those who wish can carry the backpacks on themselves or hand them over to the porters. The entire transition will take us no more than three or four hours, so we will spend the entire second half of the day resting. The magnificence of the landscape and the lack of vegetation create a mesmerizing picture. Night in a tent.
Distance: 7 km, gain +800 m.
Day 6 – Muddy Lakes 3490m. – Trek to the Chimtarga Pass 4500m.
Today is a long climb from the Mutnye Lakes to the saddle, you need to gain about 1200 m in altitude. Today we will only climb to the pass, gradually acclimatizing and gaining altitude. The trail first goes along scree, then turns onto a glacier descending from the top of Energiya, and takes us to a fairly steep scree slope, after passing which, we will find ourselves in a cozy pass place. Here we will take a break and have a snack. Then we will continue the route to the third place of the tent camp under the Chimtarga pass 4450 m. and have dinner with an inimitable view of the peaks of Chimtarga, Energiya and the saddle of the pass and the peaks of giant mountains are clearly visible. We have the highest overnight stay in the hike. Night in a tent.
Distance: 6 km, +1200 m
Day 7 – Chimtarga Pass 4750m. – Bolshoe Allo 3140m.
In the morning we make a dash – and here we have reached the saddle of the Chimtarga pass. Here, from a height of 4750 m, a wonderful panorama of the sky-high peaks of the Malaya and Bolshaya Ganza opens up. We have a long road down to the valley of the Pravyi Zindon River to Lake Bolshoe Allo. The path goes along slopes completely strewn with small stones. In some places it is difficult to move, but we will overcome it. After the final crossing over a large stone blockage, we come to the intersection of valleys, where the treasured lake is hidden. In 1912, a powerful earthquake shook the Fanns, causing the southern slope of the Western Fann Range to instantly crumble into pieces. The river stopped, and the mountains witnessed the birth of a new “mountain eye” – Bolshoe Allo. It has a bean-shaped form, filled with icy water of an unusually rich blue color.
Among the thirty Fann lakes, Bolshoe Allo is considered the most majestic and beautiful. Night in a tent.
Distance: 12 km; + 650 m, -1600 m.
Day 8 – Bolshoe Allo 3140m. – Maloe Allo 2340m. – Gazza – Artuch Alpine Camp
Today we have the longest transition and the final part of our route. The trail leads us along a steep gorge, past a small lake Maloe Allo. Lunch on the shore of the lake enjoying the coolness and tranquility of the lake. With every hundred meters, descending to the village of Gazza, the air temperature will become warmer. We meet with our driver. Then we go by car to the Artuch Alpine Camp. A wonderful farewell evening and a sauna await us.
Distance 19 km, -1500 m
Day 9 – Departure to Tashkent or Samarkand.
Breakfast. Departure to Tashkent (those who wish can take the alpine camp cars to Penjikent or towards the checkpoint with Samarkand).
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