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A wooden swing with metal railings overlooking a turquoise lake with mountains in the background. 1
A winding mountain road with vehicles navigating sharp bends. 2
A powerful waterfall with a rainbow in the background. 3
A river with fast-moving water, surrounded by rocks and sparse vegetation. 4
A clear turquoise lake surrounded by mountains. 5
By Bunyod-Tour

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $104 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • The lake is located in the north, approximately 180 km (3-hour drive one way) from Dushanbe. It is named after Alexander the Great, who visited the region during his campaign to India from Central Asia. The Lake is located in the Fan Mountains, a region renowned for its natural beauty, and has a rich and significant history.

    During this tour, participants will have the opportunity to visit five remarkable locations, each with its own unique history and natural beauty.
    BUCEPHALUS CAVE. Legend has it that the Macedonian horse, Bucephalus, drank water from the lake during a rest stop after a long journey and fell ill…
    FANN WATERFALL.The nearby 43-meter waterfall, known as “Fan Niagara,” is another notable attraction…
    KULI MORON. In the vicinity of Iskanderkul is another lake known as Kuli Moron (Snake Lake)…
    PANJ-CHASHMA. The location known as “Panj-chashma” – meaning “Five Springs” …

Activity location

  • Dushanbe
    • Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tajikistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dushanbe
    • Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tajikistan

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Tour-Guide & Car

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Certified Tour-Guide & Car: Please note that under this option, we only provide a certified tour guide and a car.
Pickup included

Price details
$98.00 x 1 Youth$98.00
Paid at activity$5.00
Total
Price is $103.00
Until Tue, Sep 22

Iskanderkul tour for couples

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Tour for couples: In this option number of travelers should be 2 and more
Pickup included

Price details
$165.00 x 1 Youth$165.00
Total
Price is $165.00
Until Tue, Sep 22

ISKANDARKUL - Live Legend, One-day tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$250.00 x 1 Youth$250.00
Total
Price is $250.00
Until Tue, Sep 22

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transportation
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Personal costs and boating at lake
  • Exclusions
    Lunch is paid for by the tourist himself.
  • Exclusions
    Entrance tickets to tourism object

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Dushanbe

  • 30m
09:00-09:30 - departure to Iskandarkul lake, Ayni district Our trip will start from the Dushanbe. We will pick up travelers from the hotel residences in territory of Dushanbe.

Varzob

  • 1h 30m
09:30-12:00 - we will driving through the Varzob valley and Hisar mountains in line with the Varzob aggressive river

Fann Mountains

  • 1h
12:00-13:00 - in way we will meet the Fann mountains. Iskanderkul, considered the heart of the Fan Mountains, is surrounded by several peaks- five thousand meters – Bodhona, Chapdara, Maria, Mirali, Zindon. The highest is Chimtarga (5,487 meters). The Fanns boast about a hundred peaks, with several rising to altitudes of more than 5,000 meters and relative elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Iskanderkul Lake

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
13:00-14:00 - arrived to Iskandarkul and lunch at the Iskandarkul Beach Lake Iskanderkul resembles a triangle in shape. Its area is 3.5 square kilometers. The water depth is 70 meters. The mirror surface of the reservoir surrounded by mountains looks great. The uniqueness of the lake lies in the fact that it is the largest in the mountains and is located at an altitude of more than 2000 meters. The volume of the lake's water is 172 million cubic meters. The length of the coastline is 14 thousand meters.

Panj-Chashma Springs

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
14:00-15:30 - Iskanderkul lake - Panjchashma - Busefal canyon; In this time we are visiting Busefal canyon and have opportunitie swimming and boating in the lake. According to another legend, the Macedonian horse, Bucephalus, drank water from the lake during a halt after a long march and fell ill. The commander himself went further to India, leaving his faithful horse here. However, even at such a great distance, he felt the death of his master and threw himself into the lake, remaining in it forever. Since then, during the full moon, every month Bucephalus comes out of the water to graze: the waters part, and a snow-white horse comes to the surface of the lake, accompanied by grooms.

Waterfall of the Fann Mountains

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
15:30-16:30 - hiking to the Lake Moron and Iskandarkul Waterfall The nearby 43-meter waterfall is called "Fan Niagara". It is located on the river flowing out of the lake. There is also a rock with an inscription dating back to 1870, it was left by the participants of the expedition led by the famous Russian traveler and scientist A. Fedchenko. Not far from Iskanderkul there is another lake called Snake Lake. According to the stories of old-timers, many snakes live in it. Locals claim that reptiles will not bite in two cases: when they are in the water and when people drink water. The water in it is warmer than in Iskanderkul, so it is quite possible to swim here.

Dushanbe

  • 3h
17:00-20:00 - end of the tour, leave Iskandarkul, way back to Dushanbe

Location

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    Dushanbe
    • Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tajikistan

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    Dushanbe
    • Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tajikistan

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