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 Samarkand Seven Lakes Day Trip
 Samarkand Seven Lakes Day Trip
 Samarkand Seven Lakes Day Trip
 Samarkand Seven Lakes Day Trip
 Samarkand Seven Lakes Day Trip

Samarkand Seven Lakes Day Trip

By Asli Travel
2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$431 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Seven Beauties of Tajikistan. In one day you can personally witness these beauties of Fann Mountains and make your trip unforgettable. Discover the Muhammad Bashoro mosque and the Central Bazaar in Panjakent and see 6 lakes in Tajikistan on this day trip that includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Samarkand.

Activity location

  • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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4-7 pax
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$722.95 x 1 TravellerAU$722.95

Total
Price is AU$722.95
Until Sat, 23 Nov
Seven Beauties of Shing - Seven Lakes Day Trip From Samarkand
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$430.70 x 1 TravellerAU$430.70

Total
Price is AU$430.70
Until Sat, 23 Nov
8-12 pax
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,338.23 x 1 TravellerAU$1,338.23

Total
Price is AU$1,338.23
Until Sat, 23 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPick-up and drop-off from hotel
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned transport in both countries
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOther and personal expenses which are not mentioned in programme

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Samarkand
  • 2h
Departure from Samarkand (hotel/airport/railway station). Border cross: Uzbekistan - Tajikistan. (meeting by our driver in border) Total Route: Samarkand - Penjikent - 7 Lakes (till the 6th lake) – Samarkand Description: - Samarkand: Transfer to the border (checkpoint Dzhartepa) with Tajikistan which is located 40 km from Samarkand
Panjakent
  • 30m
- Panjikent: After crossing the border, Panjikent is 20 km away, one of the oldest cities and first centers of civilisation in Central Asia.
Maschidi Markazii M.bashoro
  • 30m
- Muhammad Bashoro mosque: The main mosque of the city which was built by skilled craftsmen with many handmade details The ceiling and columns look especially amazing. The minaret imitates the brickwork of the samanida mausoleum in Bukhara
Panjakent Bazaar
  • 30m
- Central Bazaar: In front of the mosque there is a Central Bazaar where you can get acquainted with the local social life and do not forget to buy dried apricots, because they are special in Tajikistan
Nezhegon
  • 10m
- Mijgon Lake - Eyelashes (1): 1640 m, depth up to 20 m, and an area 0.05 km2. Colour of water depend on the sunshine and the time of year, it can be turquoise, blue, or even purple.
The second of the seven lakes
  • 10m
- Soya Lake - Shade (2): 1701 m, an area 0,1 km2. The lake is located between high rocks, and almost all day its waters are in the shade. For this reason is called as "Shade". Colour so depend on the time of year.
The third of the seven lakes
  • 10m
- Hushyor Lake - Watchful (3): 1771 m, an area 0,23 km2. 400 metres from second lake. There were once venomous snakes here but now only the name remains of it. In clear weather, you can see flocks of fish.
The fourth of the seven lakes
  • 15m
- Nofin Lake - Umbilical cord (4): 1820 m, an area 0,48 km2. Here is the largest village among the villages of Seven Lakes, which are engaged in cattle breeding and are sometimes completely cut off from the centre in winter.
Khurdak
  • 10m
- Hurdak Lake - Baby (5): 1870 m, and the smallest lake with 0,025 km2 of area.
The sixth of the seven lakes
  • 20m
- Marguzar Lake - (6): The largest and most beautiful lake in the Seven Lakes system. 2140 m and 2,7 km2. Here, on the shore of Marguzor were found petroglyphs of primitive people. In the Middle Ages, near the lake was a mine of semi-precious stones.
Panjakent
  • 1h
- Lunch (extra) with picnic snacks (or back to city and lunch in local restaurant). By request we can arrange lunch in local house in 4th lake - Departure. - Transfer to border (Tajikistan - Uzbekistan) Meeting by our driver in Uzbekistan part. Arrival in Samarkand (hotel/airport/railway station).
Samarkand
  • 2h
Protective hiking boots or sport shoes and long trousers are recommended along with cap or hat. Sunglasses could be helpful as well. Warm jacket is needed in early spring and late autumn seasons. There is no (sometimes may be) mobile or Internet connection. Local cuisine is usually based on beef or lamb meat, may contain rice, wheat or sorgo dough and many vegetables. Make sure to let your driver to know if you prefer vegetarian cuisine or have any other preferences. After the 6th lake there are not a car way and trekking till the 7th lake is 6 km. You can rent donkey (extra payment).

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSamarkand
    • Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESamarkand
    • Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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