Full-day guided tour to Iskanderkul Lake from Dushanbe
This is a day trip to one of the most beautiful, and biggest lake of Tajikistan, Iskanderkul lake. The lake named after Alexander the Great (known as Iskander in the East), that makes it more interesting to visit. You are not just going to visit this lake alone, however you will visit Snake lake, walk to powerful Fann mountains waterfall famous as Fann's Niagara. Besides that, all the way from Dushanbe to Iskanderkul lake and back, you will enjoy great landscapes and sceneries of Fann mountains range, Varzob Gorge and rivers. Take a boat trip to see most of the lake. You can swim in the lake also. Eat your lunch right at the edge of the lake in a well-located Cafe wwith best views on the lake and mountains. Anything else?! Let's discover then!
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Full-day guided tour to Iskanderkul Lake from Dushanbe
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What's included in Full-day guided tour to Iskanderkul Lake from Dushanbe
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Dushanbe
Meet with our tour guide in your hotel lobby at 09:00. And start driving to Iskanderkul lake
Iskanderkul Lake
Arrival in Iskanderkul lake around 12:00. According to legend, Lake Iskanderkul was named after Alexander the Great, known in the East as Iskander. It is said that the path of Alexander the Great to India passed through this lake. Stroll around the lakes, and you also can swim in the lake if you wish. You can have lunch in a cafe located at the lake. There are also operating boats on which you can take a boat trip of the lake. Later visit Snake lake that is situated in some steps away from Iskanderkul lake. From here best view for Iskanderkul lake opens. After that, you will walk to a 50-meter waterfall, which the locals compare with Niagara and call the Fann Niagara (Niagara Fana). The lake covers 4 km2 , and the depth is 72 m.
Dushanbe
After exploring the lake return back to Dushanbe. Arrival in your hotel. End of tour.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Live tour guide throughout the tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick you up from your place (can be hotel, airport, Airbnb accommodations etc..). You can let us know about your address.