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JUNE-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. It is a loop through several beautiful mountain passes. We will spend nights on the shores of high mountain lakes. We can hike lightly - pack animals (donkeys) carry equipment and bags.
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9 DAYS |  |
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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) — Chapdara 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
11 km walking
700 m elevation gain, 700 m loss
Trek to Mutnye lakes (3500 m). We will climb to the lakes located at the foot of the five-thousander Chimtarga. The route will pass by the small Piala lake. Return to our camp on the Alaudin Lake (2780 m).
Mutnye lakes
View of Mirali peak (5106 m) and Maria peak (4970 m) from Laudan Pass
Bibijonat Lake
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1. Backpack 40-50 Liter
2. Sleeping Bag (-1C)
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
11. Sunscreen
12. Fast Drying Microfiber Travel Towel
13. Mug, Spoon, Bowl
14. Snacks
1. Waterproof Hiking 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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