Journey · 1 day
Dushanbe - Sarytag
Drive to Iskanderkul lake and night at Sarytag
DushanbeSarytag
- Drive
- 120 km3 hr
- Walk
- 12 km3 hr
- Season
- Year-Round
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Elevation gain
- 200 m
- Elevation loss
- 200 m
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About this Journey
In the morning, driving to Iskanderkul lake. Picnic at the shore lake. Lake of Aleksander, the biggest lake of the fan mountains. According to a legend, Alexander created the lake by damming the river in order to annihilate a village which has opposed him. In the surroundings of Iskanderkul lake, walking to 5 springs, to Zmeinoe lake and to the 38 meter high waterfall which is known as "Fan Niagara". Possibility to hike around the Hat of Alexander (2710 m, 10-12 km, 3-4 h) then back to Sarytag village for overnight at traditional homestay.
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