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Every page on FannMountains.com in one place. Most visitors start with the tours, then read the guides.
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Tours
- All tours
- Seven Lakes Day Trip from Samarkand with LunchThe classic version: meet at Gur-e-Amir at 7 AM, bazaar, bread in a village, lunch by Marguzor, back by about 7 PM.
- Iskanderkul Lake Day Tour from DushanbeHotel pickup in Dushanbe, about 3 hours over the mountains, free time at Iskanderkul and a short walk to its waterfall.
- 2-Day Kulikalon Trek with a Tent NightThe high Fanns on foot: Artuch to the Kulikalon lakes, a tent night, and the 3,700 m Chukurak Pass. Max 10.
- Seven Lakes Fully Inclusive Day TourGur-e-Amir at 7 AM, a lakeside picnic, a swim in the last lake, and the Tajik visa fee listed as included.
- Seven Beauties of Tajikistan Premium TourHotel pickup, all seven lakes with walks between them, a village home, and an optional stop at the Sarazm ruins.
- Seven Lakes Full-Inclusive Mountain AdventureHotel pickup, a private group option, and the Tajik visa fee covered by an invitation letter. English or Russian.
- Seven Lakes of the Fann Mountains Day Trip with PicnicHotel pickup, a picnic bought on the way, time to swim, and guides in six languages, French and Italian included.
- 2-Day Fann Mountains Tour: Voru Village and Seven LakesTwo days from Samarkand: Voru village and ancient Panjakent, a night in town, then the Seven Lakes with a picnic.
Guides
- All guides
- The Seven LakesSeven lakes on one valley road, from 1,598 to 2,400 metres.
- From SamarkandFive day trips side by side, and the border in six steps.
- IskanderkulThe easy Fann Mountains day from the capital, three hours each way.
- TrekkingKulikalon, Alauddin and the passes, and how fit you need to be.
- Visa & safetyWho needs a visa, Uzbek re-entry, and how safe the Fanns are.
- Best timeMonth by month, snow and roads, and what to wear.
Blog
- All posts
- Seven Lakes in winterHow far the road goes, cold, daylight and what to pack.
- Entry rules 2026-27Visa-free list, e-visa, registration and the Uzbek return.
- Trekking season 2027The window, booking, permits, Artuch and altitude.
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Quick answers
- Where are the Fann Mountains located?
- What is the altitude of the Fann Mountains?
- How do I get to 7 Lakes, Tajikistan?
- Can you walk around 7 lakes?
- How long is the 7 Lakes route?
- Do I need a visa for the Fann Mountains?
- Is it safe to travel to Tajikistan now?
- Does Tajikistan speak English?
- When is the best time to visit the Fann Mountains?
- Is Tajikistan cheap or expensive?
- Can you swim in the Seven Lakes?
- Can I cancel a Fann Mountains tour?