Fann Mountains, trekking, 10 days

Fann Mountains, trekking, 10 days

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Overview

In the northwestern corner of Tajikistan, along the border with Uzbekistan, lay the rugged and beautiful Fann Mountains, a branch of the Western Pamir-Alay Range. They divide the northern territory of the country, in the Fergana Valley, from Dushanbe and the south. It is a compact range, with around 100 stunning peaks, many over 5,000m, and renowned alpine lakes. Famed among nature lovers and mountaineers, these mountains nonetheless see very few visitors, and their natural beauty and cultural treasures have remained virtually unchanged to this day.
The Fann Mountains nine peaks exceeding 5,000 m above sea level. The highest point of the region is Chimtarga Peak (5,489 m). Other 5,000-metre mountains are Big Hansa (5,306 m), Bodkhona (5,138), Mirali (5,132), Chapdara (5,050), Energia (5,120), Zamok (‘Castle’) (5,070), Little Hansa (5,031) and Moscow (5,046).

Activity location

Dushanbe
- Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tajikistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Panjakent
- Panjakent, Sughd Province, Tajikistan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Fann Mountains, trekking, 10 days

10d
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:30am

Price details

$990.00 x 5 Adults$4,950.00

Total

Until Thu, Jun 26

What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Mule and porters
Alcohol and other private services

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Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival day: Dushanbe – Penjikent – Artuch or Tajikistan border/Samarkand – Penjikent – Artuch

2 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Hostel, Alp camping

Dushanbe

ARRIVAL DAY. Reception / meeting of tourists in Dushanbe or from the border of Penjikent/Samarkand.

Artuch

Departure to the mountaineering camp Artuch / Penjikent (from Dushanbe-218 km, 4.5 hour drive from the border of Samarkand-85 km, 2 hour drive). Along the way, there is an opportunity to admire the beauty Hissar and Shan ridges and Anzob gorges. Upon arrival at the camp, if there is time left, we will organize a hike to Lake Chuqurak. Distance - 3 km, 300 m of climb and 300 m of altitude drop. In the evening we return to the climbing camp Artuch.

Day 2: Artuch: acclimatization time

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Camping ⛺

Artuch

These 2 days are indicated for acclimatization, including arriving (meeting) of travelers and small tours to historic and culture places of Penjikent by transport

Day 3: Artuch – Kulikalon Lakes

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Camping

Kulikalon Lakes

9h
Admission ticket included

This day our first day of trekking. For the next days, we take a porter and one or two mules that will carry our food and some of the equipment. We will trek via Chuqurak Pass to the lake Kulikalon, which is located at an altitude of 2800 meter. A series of these lakes is located in the Kulikalon basin, around which there are high rock walls that attract many climbers. In the waters of the Kulikalon lakes, the peaks of Maria (4970 m) and Mirali (5170 m) are reflected. Distance - 8 km, 800 m of climb. Overnight in tents.

Day 4: Kulikalon Lake – Bibijanat Lake – Alauddin Pass – Alauddin Lakes

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Camping ⛺

Alauddin Lakes

Breakfast, camp gathering and start the ascent to the Alauddin pass via Bibijanat Lake (3730 m.). The passage to Bibijanat Lake - the lake is located at an altitude of 2800 mere in the Kulikalon Lakes system. It is necessary to gain almost 1000 m of altitude. The terrain is simple, but the ascent is protracted and the height presses, complicating the ascent. On the way, we will look at the picturesque Dushakha Lake. The ascent to the pass takes 5-6 hours, the descent to the Alauddin lakes takes 2 hours. These lakes are considered the most beautiful lakes in the Fan Mountains. The water is crystal clear, with a bright blue hue. We set up tents by the lake. Camping at the lake. Distance – 8.2 km, 1000 m of climb and 1000 m of altitude drop.

Day 5: Alauddin Lakes – Muddy lakes

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Camping ⛺

Chimtarga

In the morning we gather the camp, backpacks and go out towards the Muddy lakes (3430 m.), it is located at the foot of Chimtarga peak. The trail is rocky with a smooth climb. On the way there is another small, but very beautiful and cold lake Piala, where we can swim. We pitch tents near Muddy lakes. It is already cooler here in the evening than below - in the evening the temperature drops to +5 degrees. Camping at the lake. Distance – 6.2 km, 730 m of climb.

Day 6: Muddy lakes – foothills of Chimtarga Pass

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Camping

Chimtarga

There are some difficulties in the hike begin. From this place, the cargo that was on the mules is distribute between the backpacks of tourists (or), porters and guides. This day is not easy – the trail first goes along the scree slope between the stones, we cross small streams several times. With the climb, the terrain becomes harsher, there are glacier exits, we jump over glacial streams. Today's overnight at an altitude of 4500 meters, under the Chimtarga pass. There may be a slight discomfort associated with height. At night, the temperature can drop to -2..-5 degrees. Camping at the lake. Distance - 4 km, climb - 1060 m.

Day 7: Chimtarga Foothills – Chimtarga Pass – Bolshoe Allo Lake

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Camping ⛺

Lake Bolshoi Allo

Breakfast at the camp, gathering and climbing to the Chimtarga pass (4750 m.), which is located between the peaks of Energy (5105 m.) and Chimtarga (5489 m.). The pass is not technically difficult, but it is high, the trail is on a talus slope. Beyond the pass, there is a long descent along the talus slopes into the canyon of the Right Zindon River, which will lead us to the Bolshoe Allo Lake (3140 m). Camping at the lake. Distance - 8 km, 200 m of climb and 1700 m of altitude drop.

Day 8: Lake Bolshoe Allo - peaks of Energia

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Not included

Fann Mountains

This day we will turn to the side of Energy Peaks (5105 m.). In evening will be back to Bolshoe Allo lake. Camping at the lake. Distance - 7 km, 900 m altitude drop.

Day 9: Lake Bolshoe Allo - Lake Maloe Allo

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Camping

Fann Mountains

We will continue on our way after breakfast. Descent along the Zindon Valley to the valley of the Amshut River. We will build a camp on the bank of the Amshut River (1967 m.) or at the lake Maloe Allo. This evening is the last in the high mountains. Camping at the lake. Distance – 5.7 km, 900 m altitude drop.

Day 10: Maloe Allo Lake – Archamaidon – Dushanbe/Samarqand

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Samarkand

Crossing to the confluence of the Amshut and Archamaidon rivers, from where transport will pick us up and take us to the Dushanbe or to the border of Tajikistan / Uzbeksitan (Samarqand). Distance - 5 km, 600 m altitude drop. Return to Dushanbe (218 km, 4.5-hour drive) / Samarkand (85 km, 2 hour drive).

Dushanbe

Location

Activity location

Dushanbe
- Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tajikistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Panjakent
- Panjakent, Sughd Province, Tajikistan
Dushanbe International Airport
- 32/1 Titov Street
- 734012, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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