All-inclusive Daytrip to Seven Lakes and Panjakent from Samarkand

Meet our Uzbek driver in your hotel lobby at our agreed time that can be between 08:00 to 10:00am. Drive to Tajikistan border. Cross border walking to Tajikistan side and meet our Tajik team at Tajikistan side with a meeting sign written your name on it. And then we drive to our first sight, to Ancient Sarazm ruins.

Sarazm: A stone’s throw away from the border crossing are the UNESCO-listed ruins of Sarazm. More than 5,500 years old, they’re remains of the first agricultural society in Central Asia. A remarkably tall human skeleton, dubbed the “Princess of Sarazm”, was found here with some of her ornaments. Archaeologists also found artifacts indicating ancient trading routes stretching as far as modern day Iran and Pakistan. And one of the most ancient places related to Zoroastrian civilization and religion.

Later drive to panjakent city to have a short sightseeing there.

Panjakent Bazaar: This bazaar has a beautiful central building ringed by brick archways. It’s a good place to stock up on trekking snacks like nuts and dried fruits, or get your first taste of Tajik hospitality.

After visiting the bazaar we will walk a little to have a look at Central Mosque and Madrasah of Olim Dodkhoh which is located in front of the bazaar in some steps away.

After sightseeing in Panjakent we head towards the Fann mountains, to the lakes.

Seven Lakes (Haftkul): 7 teary lakes Seven small lakes make up the "Seven lakes”, in northwest Tajikistan. Legend says they’re the tears of the daughters of a missing man. Science says they were created after earthquakes altered the Shing River’s course. Whichever version you prefer, the Haft Kul road is one of Tajikistan’s most accessible treks; the perfect introduction to Tajikistan’s natural beauty. Aside from the azure lakes, there are plenty of villages to wander through, with many kind locals happy invite travelers for tea. We will visit all the 6 lakes on car: 1. Mijgon, 2. Soya, 3. Hushyor, 4. Nophin lakes (2139m.a.l), Khurdak, 6.Marguzor. Then slow walk to final lake of Haft Kul: Hazor Chashma, thousand springs.The slope is gentle, the altitude low (the the lake is around 2,400 m/7870 ft). Its 15-20 min walk that sometimes can be done on car too if the road condition is good. You can choose to drive or walk. They are 7 lakes of 7 different names, altitudes, shapes, colors.

After the visiting of the lakes drive back to the border. Cross border walking back to Uzbekistan side. Meet our Uzbek driver for further transfer to your address in Samarkand. End of tour.