Seven Beauties Of Shing – Haftkol Tour From Samarkand

Duration: 7h 30min
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Provided by Alikhan Sadiriy
English
English  |  8:00 AM & 8:30 AM
EVERY DAY
English
English  |  9:30 AM & 9:00 AM
EVERY DAY
Russian
Russian  |  8:00 AM & 8:30 AM
EVERY DAY
Russian
Russian  |  9:30 AM & 9:00 AM
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from €68

Overview of the tour in Samarkand

Departure from Samarkand (hotel/airport/railway station).
Border cross: meeting by our driver.
Total Route: Samarkand - Sarazm - Penjikent - 7 Lakes (only till 6th lake) - Samarkand

Description:
- Samarkand: Transfer 40 km from Samarkand. Panjikent is 20 km away.

- Muhammad Bashoro mosque: The main mosque of the city.

- Central Bazaar

- Mijgon Lake - Eyelashes (1): 1.640 m. The color of the water can be turquoise, blue, or even purple

- Soya Lake - Shade (2): The lake is located between high rocks, and its waters are in the shade almost all day. Color so depends on the time of year

- Hushyor Lake - Watchful (3): 400 meters from the second lake. There were once venomous snakes here, but now only its name remains

- Nofin Lake - Umbilical cord (4): Here is the largest village among the villages of Seven Lakes

- Hurdak Lake - Baby (5): the smallest lake

- Marguzar Lake - (6): The largest and most beautiful lake in the Seven Lakes system. Here, petroglyphs of primitive people were found. In the Middle Ages, near the lake was a mine of semi-precious stones

- Lunch with picnic snacks (or back to the city and lunch in a local restaurant)

- Transfer to border arrival in Samarkand

This activity includes:

  • Central Bazaar
  • Sarazm
  • panjakent street
  • A/C vehicle. In both countries drivers meet and realize transfers.

Meeting point

Samarkand

On arrival

The driver will pick you up from your hotel/airport/railway station. Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Please remember that you should cross the border from one country to another and keep your passport.

Things to note

-Protective hiking boots, sports shoes, and long trousers are recommended, along with a cap or hat.
-Sunglasses could be helpful as well.
-A warm jacket is needed in the early spring and late autumn seasons.
-There is no (sometimes maybe) mobile or Internet connection.
-Local cuisine is usually based on beef or lamb meat and may contain rice, wheat, sorgo dough, and many vegetables.
-Make sure to let your guide know if you prefer vegetarian cuisine or have any other preferences.
-After the 6th lake, there is not a car way, and trekking till the 7th lake is 6 km.
-Drivers speak basic English, for the conversation you can use translators and drivers can always share the internet.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

English
English  |  8:00 AM & 8:30 AM
EVERY DAY
English
English  |  9:30 AM & 9:00 AM
EVERY DAY
Russian
Russian  |  8:00 AM & 8:30 AM
EVERY DAY
Russian
Russian  |  9:30 AM & 9:00 AM
EVERY DAY
from €68
Tours Organized by Alikhan Sadiriy