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MID-JULY - AUGUST |
Tajikistan is a mountainous country, the largest part of Pamir is located here. Fann mountains are situated in the west of Tajikistan near the boarder with Uzbekistan. It is one of the most impressive trekking spots in the world. This is the land of turquose lakes surrounded by mountain peaks above 5000 meters hight. Trekking in the Fann Mountains is the unique opportunity to combine real adventure with authentic local culture.
This 11-day trek leads along the most beautiful lakes of the region, including Kulikalon, Alaudin and Bolshoje Allo Lakes. The highlight of the trek is the 4760 meter high Chimtarga Pass, the highest pass of Fann Mountains, giving an incredible high-altitude experience without the need for specialist climbing skills. Throughout the route, except for crossing the Chimtarga pass, we can travel light - pack animals (donkeys) carry equipment and bags.
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11 DAYS |  |
MODERATE |
Penjikent bazaar
Chukurak lake
6 km walking
950 m elevation gain, 400 m loss
Trek to Chukurak Lake and after to Chukurak Pass. The top of the pass is at 3150 meters and the view is amazing on Kulikalon lakes and summits of the Fann Mountains including Maria (4970m) Mirali (5120m), Rudaki (4900m) and Adamtash (4700m) which are known as the "Kulikalon Wall". After descent about 400 meters we will set up the camp on the lake. Overnight: tented camp (2830 m).
Kulikalon Lake
View from Chukurak Pass
The Kulikalon Wall
DAY 3. Dushakha Lake
5 km walking
160 m elevation gain
An easy trekking day as we walk a short distance to Dushakha Lake. Situated at the foot of a mountain cirque, this is one of the most photogenic spots in Fann Mountains. Overnight: tented camp (2990 m).
Dushakha Lake on the foot of Mirali North Face
DAY 4. Alauddin Pass (3770 m) — Alauddin Lake
6 km walking
800 m elevation gain, 1000 m loss
Trek over Alauddin Pass (3770 m). Here we will be able to see the incredible snowcapped peaks of Chapdara (5050m), Bodhona (5138m) and Zamok (5070m). Overnight: tented camp (2780 m).
Alauddin lake
View of Chapdara peak (5197 m) and Alauddin lakes from the slope under Alauddin pass
Alauddin lake
DAY 5. Piala lake, Mutnye lakes
7 km walking
700 m elevation gain
Trek to Mutnye lakes (3500 m). A moderate hiking day, we will climb to the lakes located at the foot of the highest point of Fann Mountains - Chimtarga peak (5489 m). The route passes by the small Piala lake and takes about 4 hours. Overnight: tented camp (3490 m).
Mutnye lakes
Chimtagra Peak (5489 m) and Energiya Peak (5120 m)
Chimtarga High Camp below Chimtarga Pass
DAY 7. Chimtarga Pass (4760 m) — Bolshoje Allo Lake
11.3 km walking
260 m elevation gain, 1610 m loss
Today we will ascent to the highest point of the entire route - the Chimtarga pass (4760 m). The journey from high camp to the top of the pass is relatively short because we gained most of the altitude the day before. The views from Chimtarga Pass are impressive. From the both sides of the pass there are two highest mountains in the range, Chimtagra Peak (5489 m) and Energiya Peak (5120 m). On the opposite side There are the peaks of the Mutnye Lakes circle: Zamok (5020 m), Bolshaja (Big) Ganza (5306 m), Malaja (Small) Ganza (4946 m), Krasnye Zori Peak (4746 m) and others. After a brief rest at the top of the pass we make the long descent down to Bolshoje (Big) Allo Lake. Overnight: tented camp (3150 m).
Views from Chimtarga Pass
DAY 8. Rest day or reserved day in case of bad weather
6 km walking
230 m elevation gain, 230 m loss
This day is reserved day for your rest. There is no such guarantee that we will have favorable weather throughout our route, this day is set aside as a contingency. We can simply relax on the lake, or we can hike the radial trail to Verhnee Allo Lake. Overnight: tented camp at the same place (3490 m).
Bolshoje (Big) Allo Lake
Zindon river
Archamaidan River Valley
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1. Backpack 50-60 Liter
2. Sleeping Bag (-7C)
3. Inflating Sleeping Pad
4. Trekking Poles
5. Headlamp
6. Filter Bottle
7. 1L Bottle
8. Dry Bags
9. Sunglasses
10. Personal First Aid Kit
11. Power Bank
12. Sunscreen
13. Fast Drying Microfiber Travel Towel
14. Mug, Spoon, Bowl
15. Snacks
1. Waterproof Trekking boots
2. Camp Shoes
1. 2 Long Sleeve Hiking Shirts
2. Hiking T-shirt
3. Trekking Pants
4. 3-4 Trekking Socks
5. Base layer Bottom
6. Base layer Top
7. Lightweight shorts
8. Fleece Jacket
9. Lightweight Primaloft/Down Jacket
10. Hardshell/Rain Jacket
11. Rain Pants
12. Hat for sun protection
13. Warm Hat
14. Lightweight Gloves
15. Underwear
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