Penjikent & 7 Lakes Tajikistan Private 2 Days Tour From Samarkand

Journey to Haftkul (7 lakes) and more!

You will get acquainted with the history of Penjikent, its customs, traditions and modern way of life. Also enjoy nature around the 7 lakes. Which located in western Tajikistan, near the city of Penjikent. There is a beautiful group of mountain lakes which amaze visitors with their vibrant and constantly changing colours here.
Here you will find amazing landscapes of lakes, rivers, mountains and discover the history of the area!
A multiple entry Uzbekistan visa or visa waiver is required to re-enter Uzbekistan with this tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Samarkand - Penjikent (60 km)

Stop At: Penjikent, Penjikent, Sughd Province
Meeting ith Driver and go the border: Samarkand – Penjikent 60 km
Cross border, drive to Penjikent 30 km.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki, Rudaki St. 43, Penjikent 735500 Tajikistan
As Penjikent is a birthplace of Abu Abdallah Rudaki, considered by many to be the father of Persian Poetry. Before lunch we'll visit local bazaar and mosque.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Penjikent, Penjikent, Sughd Province
Ancient Penjikent - ruins of old Sogdian town founded in 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples and city bazaar are visible in the excavated ruins.

Sarazm ruins - one of the ancient settlement in Central Asia with 5500 years civilization. In 2010 the Sarazm was added to the list of the Human heritage by UNESCO.

Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel in Penjikent 3*

Day 2: Penjikent - Haft Kul - Penjikent - Samarkand (80/80/60 km)

Stop At: Khaftkul Valley, Penjikent Tajikistan
The lowest lake – Nezhigon – is at an elevation of 1, 640 metres. Its name comes from the Tajik word for eyelashes, although the reasoning behind this name is not clear. It is distinguished by its range of vibrant colours: depending on the lighting and season, the water can be turquoise, blue, or even purple.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Khaftkul Valley, Penjikent Tajikistan
Soya Lake is named after the Tajik word for “shadow” – as this lake is situated between high cliffs, it is in shade almost all day. Like Nezhigon, the water in Soya Lake changes colour depending on the weather and time of day.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Khaftkul Valley, Penjikent Tajikistan
The third lake, Gushor, is 400 metres from Soya and as you approach it you’ll see a turbulent stream connecting the two. All these names mean “watchful”. Gushor Lake is surrounded by steep cliffs and was once the home of poisonous snakes, which explains the origin of the lake’s name.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Khaftkul Valley, Penjikent Tajikistan
Nofin, the fourth of the seven lakes, is very elongated – it is more than 2.5 kilometres long but only about 200 metres wide. The lake’s name means “umbilical cord”, due to Nofin being the central one of seven lakes and very long, like an umbilical cord. Locals tell various legends and say that the lake has secrets.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Khaftkul Valley, Penjikent Tajikistan
Khurdak - this lake, the name of which means “baby”, is the smallest of the Seven Lakes. The distance from Nofin Lake to Khurdak Lake is 1.5 km, and along the way you can see the village of Padrut.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Khaftkul Valley, Penjikent Tajikistan
This is the largest and, to many people, the most beautiful of the Seven Lakes. The expanse of blue water and the majestic mountains in the background create a magnificent landscape.
Petroglyphs of primitive people have been found on the shore of Marguzor and, in the Middle Ages, semiprecious stones were mined near the lake. Today, at the southern end of the lake is a small village whose houses are scattered on the surrounding slopes. Locals tell legends and fairytales about Lake Marguzor.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Khaftkul Valley, Penjikent Tajikistan
Hazorchashma - the seventh and highest of the Seven Lakes is located at around 2, 400 metres above sea level. The name Hazorchashma (or Azorchashma) means “thousand springs” – the lake is fed by the waters of two rivers and many streams and springs.
Hazorchashma is the last lake in the gorge of the Shing River. The road ends here and beyond this there are no further settlements and you find only the wildlife of the Fan Mountains.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Samarkand, Samarkand, Samarqand Province
Afternoon coming back to the 6th lake (2 km, 1 hour), where waiting for us car and driver. Drive back to Samarkand via Penjikent.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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• Lunch: Short stay and having some snacks & tea on the lake's shore of Marguzar lake
No accommodation included on this day.

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.