TREK THE TAJIK MOUNTAINS

Five of us - mid to late sixties have just completed the Iskanderkul to Alauddin Lake hike. Challenging but rewarding with big climbs on four of the nine days. And a big thanks to Trek Tajikistan, Shuhrat and guide Bobo. We made it!

I’ve spent fantastic days on the Fann Mountains. Our great guide Shuhrat led us through very nice hiking and let us understanding the way of life and culture of the people living in those villages.

I chose this 6-day trek with Trek Tajikistan because I was interested in meeting the Yaghnob people (considered to be descendants of the Sogdian-speaking peoples who once inhabited most of Central Asia beyond the Amu Darya River). We stayed 2 nights in villages along the Yaghnob Valley before heading to Tagobikul Valley and then crossing into Ziddi Valley. The highlight of the trip for me was crossing the Leila Pass at 3,900 m and camping by Lailakul lakes at 3,400 m. If you are interesed in avoiding the more touristy areas and experiencing how people in remote mountainous villages live, then this is the one for you!

Highly recommended for anyone planning treks in Tajikistan. We (a group of 3) did a 8 day hike in the Fann Mountains. Our guide Shuhrat was amazing and helped us customize the itinerary to suit our requirements and even helped to drop us off in Samarkand on the last day along with our suitcases which they kept. Prior to the trip, Shuhrat was responsive and addressed our many queries, even providing us with advice on where to stay, visa requirements etc. On the trek, everything was well planned out, including the logistics, donkey / porter, camp equipment, food and even water filters were provided for drinking water. Overall would highly recommend Trek Tajikistan and Shuhrat!

We had an unforgettable trek in the Fann Mountains thanks to Trek Tajkistan, our excellent guide Shurath and Umed who accompanied the donkeys and took care of our luggage. After exploring the beautiful lake Iskanderkul for 2 days, we trekked for 8 days from Allaudin to 7 lakes. Felled by illness, I had to drop out for a few days. Thanks to Shurath, I was looked after excellently in the homestays and was able to continue the trip after a couple of days. It was a great experience and a wonderful trek through very beautiful and unspoilt nature. The local people and the owners of the homestays are incredibly friendly and hospitable and cooked delicious meals. We camped at beautiful locations near rivers or lakes. Thank you Trek Tajikistan and Shurath for the wonderful trek! ??

My husband and I went to Tajikistan for our honeymoon and went hiking with Trek Tajikistan. Shuhrat our guide was absolutely wonderful! He planned a great trip and was flexible making changes as we went along (due to my husband getting food poisoning - don't worry, he caught it on the previous stop!). The homestays we stayed at were lovely and very kind. The food was delicious traditional Tajik mountain food. Overall the region is stunning - even the car rides had amazing views! We cannot recommend Trek Tajikistan enough!

Discovering Tajikistan’s hidden trails on your own is difficult,even unrealistic. And if you want to avoid the cumbersome organization that’s more like a package tour than a trek, the solution is Trek Tajikistan : the real sensation of a mountain trek in communion with nature, but always with the Precious présence of Shurat. Three treks with him, and three truly different discoveries

Out of this world experience, Sherhat was the perfect guide before, during and afterwards. Accommodating and well organised, can’t recommend the team at Trek Tajikistan enough. The trek to the Fann mountains has made us want to come back, next time the Pamir mountains