Fann Mountains, trekking, 10 days

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

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.

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

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.

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.

(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.

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.

hich 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.

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.

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.

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).

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).