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Hiking tour to the Kulikalon and Alaudin lakes area

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Start and end in Samarkand
3.0 (1 review)

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Border to Pendjikent

    Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Border to Pendjikent
    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant in Pendjikent)

    Included Activities

    • Border crossing at Jartepa with customs and passport control
    • Visit Sarazm UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Guided tour of Pendjikent: Rudaki Museum
    • Explore local bazaar in Pendjikent
    • Visit Pendjikent mosque
    • Visit ancient Pendjikent ruins (5th century Sogdian city)
    • Hike to Lake Chukurak (2 hours walking time, 250m ascent)
    Landmarks
    Sarazm
    Pendjikent
    Lake Chukurak
  3. Day 2

    Chukurak Pass to Lake Bibijannat

    Chukurak Pass to Lake Bibijannat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch near lakes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Chukurak Pass (3180m)
    • Trek along Lake Kulikalon shore
    • Hike to Lake Bibijannat camp site
    Landmarks
    Chukurak Pass
    Lake Kulikalon
    Lake Bibijannat
    Chimtarga Peak
  4. Day 3

    Alaudin Pass to Turquoise Lakes

    Alaudin Pass to Turquoise Lakes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through river valley
    • Ascend to Alaudin Pass
    • Trek around Alaudin summit (4,134m)
    • Descend to turquoise lakes
    Landmarks
    Alaudin Pass
    Alaudin Summit
  5. Day 4

    Chapdara Pass to Sangui Safed Gorge

    Chapdara Pass to Sangui Safed Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Chapdara Pass (3430m)
    • Trek through Sangui Safed Gorge
    Landmarks
    Chapdara Pass
    Marie Peak
    Mirali Peak
    Bodhona Peak
    Sangui Safed Gorge
  6. Day 5

    Imat Gorge to Samarkand

    Imat Gorge to Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at glacier foot)

    Included Activities

    • Hike up Imat Gorge to Grand Ganza Glacier
    • Picnic at glacier foot (2650m elevation)
    Landmarks
    Imat Gorge
    Grand Ganza Glacier

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Rating
3.9 (13 reviews)
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3.0
Overall rating based on 1 Reviews
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  • Mara3.0•August 2024
    The organisation was VERY poor. I wrote Zamin a message with the details. The tadjik people did a good job.
    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Zamin Travel
    Thank you for your comments. We take your opinions into account and try to improve the communication between us and the customers.
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