SEVEN LAKES from Samarkand, One-Day tour
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Things To Know
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of bicycle
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Buston
Meet travelers from the border
Proto-urban site of Sarazm
As we have arrived Penjikent we will visit Sarazm, ancient city with 5500 year old. SARAZM - is the first World Heritage Monument in Tajikistan. This is the oldest settlement (IV—II millennium BC) located 15 km west of the district center of Penjikent, on the left bank of the Zeravshan River. Well-preserved palace and religious buildings, public and residential buildings are of great historical and cultural value. Metal and stone products were found at the excavation site, as well as numerous jewelries made of precious stones and processed seashells. The settlement is located within the Bactrian-Margian Archaeological Complex.
Admission Ticket IncludedPenjikent
In Panjakent we will visit Central Avenue and Bazar of the city and the Rudaki museum Penjikent Penjikent is an administrative center in the Sughd region of the Republic of Tajikistan. Penjikent is located in the valley of the Zarafshan River east of the city of Samarkand, at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. The city is rich in its sights, architectural monuments, a beautiful recreation area on the banks of the Zarafshan River MUSEUM OF RUDAKI - is located on the territory of the village of Panjrud, about 60 km east of the city of Penjikent and is one of the most famous sights of Tajikistan. The mausoleum was built for the founder of Persian-Tajik literature - Abuabdullo Rudaki, who, according to historical data, lived in the late IX – X centuries, during the reign of the Samanid dynasty. Rudaki was not only a great poet and writer, but also a talented singer and musician.
Seven Lakes
In this tour we have chance to have visit to the 4-th Lake of Seven Lakes, MIZHGON Usually, the first lake that travelers see, the lowest lake — Mizhgon — is located at an altitude of 1640 meters above sea level. Its name comes from the Tajik word "eyelashes". SOY Soy Lake is named after the Tajik word "shadow" — since this lake is located between high rocks, it is in the shade almost all day. KHUSHOR The third lake, Khushor, is 400 meters from Soy, and when you get close to it, you will see a turbulent stream connecting them. NOFIN The distance between Lake Khushor and Lake Nofin is only 400 meters, but the route along the serpentine is a whole kilometer.
Admission Ticket IncludedSamarkand
Way back to Samarqand Tourists will be picked up to their hotels to Samarqand
Samarkand
Start of the tour: Reception of tourists on the territory of Samarqand, Uzbekistan and departure to Penjikent, Tajikistan
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick travelers from the residence hotels
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
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Things to know
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of bicycle
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness