The Dushanbe tea room Kohi Navruz (Nowruz or Noruz Palace)

Journey · 1 day

Dushanbe - Sarytag

Drive to Iskanderkul lake and night at Sarytag

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Drive
120 km3 hr
Walk
12 km3 hr
Season
Year-Round
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Elevation gain
200 m
Elevation loss
200 m

Journey route

The route

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    OriginDushanbe
  2. 02
    DestinationSarytag

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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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