A day tour from Samarkand to Seven Lakes will give you an opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most beautiful places of Tajikistan, Seven lakes. On this tour travelers also visit the most ancient place of Central Asia Sarazm Settlement (5500 years old) and short Penjikent city tour.
Pick up at 8:00 am from Samarkand hotel. Transfer to the border. After crossing the border in Tajikistan our team will take you to the tour of Seven Lakes.
Seven Lakes (Haft Kul): 7 teary lakes
Seven small lakes make up the Haft Kul, “ lakes”, in northwest Tajikistan. Legend says they’re the tears of the daughters of a missing man. Science says they were created after earthquakes altered the Shing River’s course. Whichever version you prefer, the Haft Kul road is one of Tajikistan’s most accessible treks; the perfect introduction to Tajikistan’s natural beauty.
On the way back to the border you can visit Penjikent: an ancient welcome to Tajikistan
Penjikent was once the capital of the Sogdian Empire, a Zoroastrian civilization well predating Islam in the region. Though most people travel to Tajikistan for trekking, there are several ancient sites in the area worth visiting on your way to the mountains.
Sarazm: A stone’s throw away from the border crossing are the UNESCO-listed ruins of Sarazm. More than 5,000 years old, they’re remains of the first agricultural society in Central Asia. A remarkably tall human skeleton, dubbed the “Princess of Sarazm”, was found here with some of her ornaments. Archaeologists also found artifacts indicating ancient trading routes stretching as far as modern day Iran and Pakistan.
Then drive back to Samarkand border for departure. After crossing the border the driver from Samarkand side will meet you and transfer to your hotel.
Note: This trip to seven lakes includes Penjikent and Sarazm
