Magic of the Fann Mountains — Trekking & Samarkand — 5 Days
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An active alternative for travelers who want mountains, not just architecture: three days of trekking in the Fann Mountains (Pamir-Alay) with nights at an alpine camp, bookended by a day in Samarkand. Only a basic fitness level is needed — altitudes and effort are moderate.
Route
Samarkand → border crossing → Artuch alpine camp → Kulikalon lakes → Chukurak pass (3,180 m) → Guytan pass (2,600 m) → Archimaidan river valley → Samarkand.
Day by day
- Arrival in Samarkand, cross the Tajik-Uzbek border, transfer to the Artuch alpine camp (2,200 m).
- Trek to the Kulikalon lakes — a chain of mountain lakes below the Adamtash, Mirali and Maria peaks.
- Trek to Chukurak pass (3,180 m) for a panoramic view of the whole Kulikalon lake system.
- Trek over Guytan pass (2,600 m) into the Archimaidan valley, drive back to Samarkand.
- Transfer to Samarkand airport, departure.
Longer versions are available on request: 8 days (+ Bukhara) and 10 days (+ Khiva and Urgench).
Included (placeholder — confirm before publishing)
- Mountain guide during the trek
- Accommodation at the Artuch alpine camp (4-person cottages) and a hotel in Samarkand
- Full board during the trek, breakfasts in the city
- Permits for the Fann Mountains area
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