On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to hike through the magical scenery of the Fann Mountains, characterized by remote mountain passes, serene glacial lakes, and craggy snow-capped peaks. Using well-maintained and comfortable mountain bikes, you’ll explore the villages and unspoiled landscapes of the Yagnob Valley, relishing the chance to meet the descendants of the ancient Sogdians who will welcome you into their homes. The biking and trekking route combines the Alaodin, Mutnoe and Kulikalon Lakes of Fann Mountains with Yagnob Valley, and reaches an altitude of approximately 4,000m.
It’s a unique combination of active adventure and cultural immersion, giving you an insight into an authentic Tajik rural way of life that has remained unchanged for centuries.
HIGHLIGHTS
Go for a sightseeing tour in charming Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan
Go trekking & mountain biking among wild and unspoiled mountains dotted with turquoise lakes
Meet local people, their carts piled high with hay, just as it’s been for centuries
Experience the hustle and bustle of oriental bazaars
Meet the Yagnobis – direct descendants of the ancient Sogdians who still speak Sogdian language today