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ISKANDARKUL - Live Legend, One-day tour

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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Overview

Duration

10h

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

The name of the lake in Tajikistan comes from the name "Iskander" (meaning "Alexander") and the word "kul" (translated as "lake"). Some legends say that the reservoir got its name since the Great Alexander visited it during a campaign to India from Central Asia.
The lake, located in the amazingly beautiful Fan Mountains, has a rather rich and long history. It is believed that it was named in honor of the commander the Great Alexander, whom the locals called Iskander Zulqarnain.
Iskanderkul, considered the heart of the Fan Mountains, is surrounded by several peaks- five thousand meters – Bodhona, Chapdara, Maria, Mirali, Zindon. The highest is Chimtarga (5,487 meters).
The nearby 43-meter waterfall is called "Fan Niagara". It is located on the river flowing out of the lake. There is also a rock with an inscription dating back to 1870, it was left by the participants of the expedition led by the famous Russian traveler and scientist A. Fedchenko.

What to remember

Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Lunch. Private transportation. Parking Fees. Entry/Admission - Waterfall of the Fann Mountains. Entry/Admission - Iskanderkul Lake. Entry/Admission - Panj-Chashma Springs