Trip to Marguzor Lakes (Seven lakes) in Tajikistan
ATTENTION! The excursion is individual, for any day you need and DOES NOT IMPLY joining any group.
A most interesting trip to one of the most beautiful corners of Tajikistan - Marguzor Lakes.
The Marguzor lakes are located in the Sogd region of Tajikistan near ancient Penjikent, in the Fan Mountains, 100 km from Samarkand. Seven most picturesque lakes are hidden in the narrow gorge of the Shing River. The lakes are called Marguzor after the name of the largest lake. Locals simply call this magnificent place – Haftkul (seven lakes) or seven beauties. Each lake has its own name; they are often called simply by numbers. Each lake is beautiful in its own way, but the waters of all lakes fascinate with the tints of color from blue, turquoise and ultramarine to dark purple and change their color depending on the location of the sun.
The Seven Lakes are not only a picturesque natural monument of Tajikistan, but also has interesting stories, legends, and an introduction to local culture, way of life of Tajik families in mountain villages.
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Tour program
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Itinerary
8.00 - 10.00. Transfer Samarkand - Uzbek-Tajik border - Pendjikent
10.00-13.00. Trip and walks, photo sessions on each of the lakes
13.00-13.30. Picnic lunch on the shore of the lake.
13.30-15.00. Return to Pendjikent
15.00-16.30. Pendjikent tour, bazaar, local history museum
16.30-17.40. Transfer to the Ubek border with an excursion to the UNESCO world heritage site - the proto-city of Sarazm, founded 5,500 years ago.
17.50 -19.00. Crossing the border and return to Samarkand
Tour price from
$ 125
(1,583,750 UZS)
Highlights
Blooming Zeravshan Valley
Cascade of seven beautiful lakes
Real life in mountain villages
Ancient Penjikent
UNESCO site - proto-city of Sarazm
What is included
Transport (Uzbek) Samarkand-Tajik border-Samarkand:
Chevrolet Cobalt – up to 3 people,
Hynday H1 – up to 6 people,
Toyota Hice – up to 10 people
Transport (Tajik) border -Marguzory-border:
4*4 Offroad car - up to 2 people,
Hyunday Starex – up to 6 people