Startling mountain massif with mysterious name «Fann mountains» situated between Zaravshan and Guissar ridges doesn’t stop attracting lovers of mountain adventures for several decades. It can be explained very easily - at its availability for travelers this region still keeps status of one of the beautiful mountain regions of Pamiro-Alay. Exactly here most clear and unbelievably wonderful lakes are fringed with highest sharp rocky peaks which don’t take off their snowy crowns during long time. Exactly here almost moon’s landscapes are enlivened with tangles of juniper’s trunks twisted by some strange powers of wind and sun into improbable figures… Exactly here above Mutny («turbid») lakes - water is really turbid there - amazing peaks with names Energia and Chimtarga are rising… Exactly here mystic silence reigns, and new mystery opens after every new turn of the path… And exactly here many people find to one"s own cheek answers innermost questions of being…

Total tour duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Duration of active part: 9 days / 10 nights

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Day 1. Arrival in Tashkent.
On arrival to Tashkent you will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel.
Depending on time of your arrival you will have an opportunity to walk about the city and visit its main, most famous highlights.
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and the fourth largest CIS city with the population of over 2,7 million. The city consists of two parts - the Old Town and the modern part. The name “Old Town” is self-explanatory: there you will see madrasahs (Muslim colleges), mausoleums and an Oriental bazaar - the evidence of the past; in the modern part there are, of course, modern parks, squares and buildings, some of which are also extremely pleasing to the eye.
Today you will be able to visit the Square of Independnce - the main square of the country in the center of Tashkent. It is the place where mass outdoor festivities take place. Last year an impressively large arch was built in the square. In the evening little lights on the floor illuminate the arch in a fabulous cosmic-like way. From the square you can take a 15-minute stroll to the beautiful building of the State Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Then you are going to the Istiklol Square - the second largest square of the city. It is another place of mass outdoor festivities. There is also a concert hall where local and foreign artists perform regularly.
Besides, you will also have an opportunity to visit the old part of the city - the Khast Imam ensemble, and Chor-su Oriental Bazaar.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2. Tashkent - “Oybek” border point - mountain camp “Artuch”.
After breakfast at the hotel we will drive to the Uzbek-Tajik border point called “Oybek”. Here you will need to overcome all the border formalities, which will take you about 1 hour. After that, our car on Tajik side will meet you and cheerfully deliver to the mountain camp “Artuch”. Artuch is a wonderful place, which is located in the heart of Fann Mountains not far away from the Tajikistan most beautiful lakes and highest peaks. This mountain Base has 2 pax comfortable luxury cottage"s, Russian sauna, meeting hall, dining hall, billiard hall, minimarket with the fresh feeding product"s. Also giving you opportunity to Organizing all kinds of banquet"s and meeting"s in the Banquet hall and Meeting hall.
In the evening it is quite cool here, that is why, please, put on something warm.

Day 3. Beginning of the active part of a trekking program. Ascend to Kulikalon lakes. Camp 1 on Bibijanat lake (GPS: 2842m, N39º15’08.2”, E 068º11’53.1”) - 7km, 5h, +695m.
This day will be the start of you trekking program about the Fann Mountains. Only wonderful emotions and amazing impressions are waiting for you ahead! The desperate donkeys-workers are far away already, loaded with your luggage. And, let’s go! A good path ascends up to the mountain slope along the river, and gradually opens the three tops - Adamtash (4700m), Mirali (5120m) and Maria (4970m), which display a symbol of the rock walls of Kukikalon lakes. Below, just under your feet, there is a huge lake, and on the left side there are many others. However, the first one is the biggest, and its color is turquoise.
After that, you will walk to the Bibijanat lake, on which shore cozy tent camp is already set. Here you will have tasty dinner and have a good rest.

Day 4. Trek over Alauddin Pass to Alauddin Lakes (GPS: 2786m, N39º14’09.7”, E 068º15’14.6”; 7km; 6h; +915; -971m).
This day we steeply uphill out of juniper forest and pasture through alpine meadows to Alauddin Pass (3,860m). On the way up we see vultures and eagles hovering in the blue sky. We enjoy a bird-eye view of Dushaha Lake and the entire Kulikalon Lake system. From the stony pass saddle impressive views eastwards to Chapdara River valley open up. Left to right, we see snow-&-ice-clad Chapdara Peak (5,050 m), Bodhona Peak (5,138m) and Zamok Peak (5070m), a clear-cut pyramid of Kaznok Peak (4200m) and a “bowing head” of Adamtash Peak (4700m). Down in the valley bottom we see a blue speck of Alauddin Lake (in fact, one of two major lakes) varying in colour from lilac to deep turquoise and providing a stunning contrast against the backdrop of the Chimtarga wall. We picnic on the green grassy spot 200m below the saddle near a spring. A steep rocky descent brings us (in 2-3 hours) to our campsite on the glade near the river flowing out of the Alauddin Lake (2,900m). Easy afternoon walk around the lakes is followed by relaxation in tent and more than welcomed dinner. Sweet Tadjik song by our donkey men soothingly fills the air.

Day 5. Day’s rest on the shore of Alauddin Lakes.
Today you will have time to enjoy the surrounding, make a great deal of new photos, and just have a rest. We know, that you are not tired yet, that you want to continue the journey, but please, do not hurry up! We still have time to make everything in its right way. Besides, the earlier we set off again, the earlier your holiday in Pamir.

Day 6. Ascend to Mutnoje Lakes. Camp 3 on the shore of the lake (GPS: 3490m, N39º11’27.7”, E 068º13’53.0”; - 5km; 4h; +704m).

We steadily climb up not wide and rather short U-shaped Alaudding River valley. It is surprisingly calm out there. We hear no stone rumbling in the river as there is no river in sight: water is hidden under the three giant dams/steps (ancient moraines) stretching across the valley and obstructing the way. We only hear as wind is rustling and Ulars (Himalaian Snowcocks) waffling there up scree slope under the sheer high rocky valley sides. Towering peaks are looking over us. During the day we enjoy views of Kaznok Peak (4200m), Zamok Peak (5070m), Cherny Peak (5010m), Paygambar Peak (4800m), Energiya Peak (5105m) and dominant Chimtarga Peak (5487m). Sever arctic zone climate conditions, overhanging glaciers, gigantic steep moraines, ice-polished valley sides are the reality of this area. On the way one can see natural phenomena: a rarefied birch grove and a small "Piala Lake" named for its round-shape bottom. Late lunch on the Mutnoje Lake shore. Camp on the wide dam top of the lake amongst big boulders scattered everywhere. Most ambitious travellers then may opt for a round walking trip up left-hand side moraine to Kaznok Pass (400m) for a breathtaking panoramic view (+400m; 3km; 4hrs) (or as far as they can reach) while others may prefer to have a walk around the lake or just relax. As sun sets the owners of down stuff (jackets, pants and sleeping bags), at last, can give it a check and appreciate warmth and comfortablility of the gear. As water in the lake is reach in suspended clay particles, it is recommended that travellers avoid drinking raw water (boiled water or tea only). Dimox is proved to be good against altitude sickness and guarantees a good sleep.

Day 7. Ascend to “Camp 4500m” under Chimtarga Pass (GPS: 4454m, N39º11’19.6”, E 068º12’18.7”; 3km; 6h; +964m).
Early wake up gives us rear opportunity of seeing/photographing of surrounding mountains mirror-reflected in the lake... The day is going to be, perhaps, most strenuous and challenging of the entire trek. First we bypass the lake on the right and cross over a stream running down from Chimtarga glacier. The trail takes us straight up to a big white boulder from where we carry on along the glacier. The glacier is notched in small channels carrying water and stones down to bigger streams giving birth to a river. We ascend along the level easy surface of the glacier until the slope steepened. Then we “storm” the extensive and steep scree slope on the zigzag. Having got to the top, we find some nice level spots among big boulders good for camping at 4500m. Zeravshanskiy Range and Gissarskiy Ranges converge here giving astounding panoramic views and feel of the whole Fan mountain highland in the rays of the setting sun - as our reward for the hard day.

Day 8. Trek over Chimtarga Pass (GPS: 4710m, N39º11’21.3”, E 068º11’53.9”; 1.5km;1.5h;+256m) and further descend to the Chimtarga river valley, the Camp 5 on the bank of Chimtarga river.
Today, after breakfast you will get acquainted with the Chimtarga pass itself and have opportunity to enjoy the sight of the Fann mountains from its height. From the both sides of the pass there are Energia and Chimtagra Peaks, and on the opposite side - the peaks of the Mutnoye lakes circle: Pakhamber (4938m), Zamok (5020m), M.Ganza (4956m), quite far away, on the south there seen the peaks of Hissar ridge and on the North - the peaks of Zeravshan ridge. Please, look over and remember the sights, because from now on, we will be going down only.

Day 9. Trek over the Bolshoje Allo lake. Rest on the lake (GPS: 3110m, N39º12’35.3”, E 068º07’56.5”; 3km; 2h; -380m). Day’s rest on the Bolshoje Allo lake. Camp 6.
Today we will have only two hours trekking along the beautiful and wide valley of the river. And after it you will come up to the big beauty of the region - the Bolshoje Allo lake. Bolshoje Allo Lake is a real wonder of Fan Mountains and surely one of the most beautiful alpine lakes of the region. The lake owes its origin to the gigantic landslide happened in 1916. You can even swim in this blue reservoir and enjoy the warm sun of Pamir.

Day 10. Day’s rest on the Bolshoje Allo lake. Walk to the Verhneje Allo lake.
After breakfast we are going to take only water and the camera. Can you see those snowy peaks? These are Krasnaja Moskva Peak (5183m), Blok Peak (4508m), Amshut Peak (4840m), Day Peak (4713m), Skalnaja wall Peak (4734m) and some others as well. Beautiful, isn’t it? And now look to the left, please: there is a real waterfall here, which height is about 60m. And here you will see the Verhneje Allo lake - it is not so big as the Bolshoje one, but it is colder and located higher.

Day 11. Descend along the Zindon river valley to the valley of Amshut river. Camp 7 (GPS: 1964m, N39º11’53.3”, E 068º02’57.9”; 10km; 5-6h; -1146m).
Downhill along the “imprisoned” (underground) Zindon River valley to the confluence with Amshut River. Past bottleneck, we see interesting natural phenomenon: a water stream rushing out (as if it’s “freed”) from under the giant rocky dam to the surface. We introduce ourselves to simple life of Tadjik shepherds, taste their traditional "airan" (kind of yogurt), "round bread" and aroma tea. Last overnight in the mountains is marked with a campfire and deservingly lavish dinner. Camp 7 at 1,800m.

Day 12. Drive to Pendjikent. Overnight at the hotel.
Easy downhill to confluence of Amshut River and Archamaidan River takes us 1 hour to go. Then we carry on to and over the bridge where will be met by the car. And from this moment your wonderful trekking program about the Fann mountains is over. Please, do not get upset, Pamir region has many other interesting places, which are not familiar to you yet. In any case, if you wish, you can always visit the Fann mountains again, and they will greet you warmly and friendly, as at the very first time.
Today you will drive to Pendjikent - the small historical city of Tajikistan, wonderful museum in the open air.

Day 13. Pendjikient - Tashkent.
Today you will have breakfast at the hotel in Pendjikent and drive to the Tajik-Uzbekek border. Once again the border formalities are waiting for you, and the road back to Tashkent - the city from which your holidays began. Well, meet the hospitable and beautiful capital of Uzbekistan again!
On arrival you will accommodate at the hotel and have a rest.

Day 14. Tashkent. Departure.
After breakfast at the hotel you will have some free time, because in 12:00 am it will be check out and our car will deliver you to the international airport.
Good bye, our dear friends!
And enjoy you flight back home!

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