Tajikistan, Uzbekistan · Geological Wonders

Full-Day Seven Lakes Tour from Samarkand through Tajikistan's Haftkul

1 Day Round trip from Пенджикент Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the picturesque Seven Lakes surrounded by the stunning Fan Mountains
  • 02 Discover primitive petroglyphs and traces of medieval semi-precious stone mining
  • 03 Spend a full day exploring the lakes with stops at each reservoir
  • 04 Reach Marguzor by car and optionally walk onward to Khazorchashm

Sign up for a full-day adventure from Samarkand to Tajikistan's stunning Haftkul, the Land of Seven Lakes. Marvel at turquoise waters nestled in the Fan Mountains, explore ancient petroglyphs, and uncover rich legends on this unforgettable journey. With stops at each lake and time to explore the area in depth, this tour offers a full day of scenic landscapes and cultural discovery.

Picturesque lakes with turquoise water, surrounded by the landscapes of the Fan Mountains, are located 40 kilometers from the small town of Penjakent.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Samarkand, Panjakent
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Samarkand to Tajikistan's Seven Lakes

  • There you will see the Land of Seven Lakes - Haftkul.
  • Picturesque lakes with turquoise water, surrounded by the landscapes of the Fan Mountains, are located 40 kilometers from the small town of Penjakent. The trip to the Seven Lakes lasts the whole day.
  • The road from the first lake to the last stretches for 15 kilometers. There are stops at each of the reservoirs, and a full exploration of the sights will last for 4-5 hours.
  • In these places, unusual stories, legends, and original cultures have been preserved. Primitive petroglyphs were found nearby, and semi-precious stones were mined here in the Middle Ages.
  • You can get to Marguzor by car, but you have to walk to Khazorchashm (optional).
  • In the evening, we return to the border, cross it, and go back to Samarkand.
Haftkul lakes, Fan Mountains, Marguzor, Khazorchashm

Where this trip takes you

Haftkul lakes, Fan Mountains, Marguzor, Khazorchashm

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Пенджикент 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfer from your hotel in Samarkand to the border and back
  • Transfer within Tajikistan
  • Guide services

What's Not Included

  • Entrance tickets
  • Food and drinks

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Credit card
  • Hiking shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Passport or ID card for children
  • Cash
  • Clothes that can get dirty

Know before you go

  • We kindly request that you check your regime with Tajikistan (visa/visa-free).
  • Wear suitable mountain clothing.

There you will see the Land of Seven Lakes - Haftkul.

Picturesque lakes with turquoise water, surrounded by the landscapes of the Fan Mountains, are located 40 kilometers from the small town of Penjakent. The trip to the Seven Lakes lasts the whole day.

You will visit the lakes:

The first is Nezhigon ("eyelash"), at a height of 1640 m.

The second is Soya ("shadow"), at a height of 1740 m.

The third is Gushor, at a height of 1770 m.

The fourth is Nofin, at a height of 1820 m.

The fifth is Khurdak ("baby"), at a height of 1870 m.

The sixth is Marguzor ("meadow"), the largest in the entire chain of lakes, at a height of 2140 m.

The seventh is Khazorchashma ("springs of a thousand"), at a height of 2332 m.

The road from the first lake to the last stretches for 15 kilometers. There are stops at each of the reservoirs, and a full exploration of the sights will last for 4-5 hours. In these places, unusual stories, legends, and original culture have been preserved: primitive petroglyphs were found nearby, and semi-precious stones were mined here in the Middle Ages. You can get to Marguzor by car, but you have to walk to Khazorchashm (optional).

In the evening, we return to the border, cross it, and go back to Samarkand.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
We can meet you anywhere in the Samarkand city: at your hotel, train station or airport
Tour start
Пенджикент, Таджикистан
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Пенджикент.

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