Villages

The Hat of the Great Alexander

In the majestic Fan Mountains of Tajikistan, not far from the legendary Iskanderkul Lake, stands a striking peak known as the “Hat of the Great Alexander”. Officially named Rain Gauge “Dojdemernaya”, this mountain rises to 3,342 meters, dominating the southern shore of the lake with its steep, dramatic walls. Its unusual shape, reminiscent of a hat, is said to have inspired its legendary name.

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Vikhinj

Vikhinj is a camp on high pasture in the Langar gorge, around 16km South of Irkht meteo station (Sarez lake). The site is surrounding by many lakes and 5000 meters peaks. From there you can reach the Chapdara lake in 2 days hiking.

Murghab

On the roof of Central Asia, this small village is the main place of the Pamir. A territory bigger than Switzerland, which is populated by Pamiris and Kyrgyz nomads. Murghab is a place founded by Russian in 1893 as the most advanced military post in Central Asia at the altitude of 3650 meters, and count today about 4000 inhabitants. It located at the junction of the Pamir Highway (M41) and the Murghab River.

Qalai Khumb

Qal'ai Khumb is a picturesque small town located in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan, along the Afghan border. Once the capital of the independent state of Darvoz, it now serves as the administrative center of the district bearing the same name. 

The town is situated at the confluence of the Obi-Khumbob River and the powerful Panj River, which forms the natural border with Afghanistan and divides Qal'ai Khumb into two distinct parts: Qal'ai Khumb to the east and Darvoz to the west. 

Tong

Yurt Camp on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul in Ton Village is an oasis of tranquility and adventure that offers travelers a unique experience of relaxation in the charming setting of Kyrgyz nature. Located by the magnificent Lake Issyk-Kul, this camp offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the mountains and the blue waters of the beautiful lake.

Tamga

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This is a small village on the South shore of the Issyk Kul lake. It was developped with the construction of a military sanatorium during soviet times, planes from Russia were landing on the small airport. 

3 stones with buddhist inscription from 8th and 9th century show that people were living there long time ago. Around 1860, Russian colon populated this village, following by Tatars of Kazan in 1916. Now the village is populated by Kyrgyz.

Kyzyl Oy

A small village in the heart of the Kekemeren canyon, with red rocks landscape. A nice place to start a trek or horseback riding to Suusamyr valley.

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