Trekking and climbing to Chimtarga Peak

Fann Mountain is a unique part of Pamir-Alay Mountains. It is the land of crystal lakes, of ancient legends and of high peaks which go far up to the sky. This region, with its picturesque valleys, magnificent lakes Kulikalon, Alautdin, Mutnoye and Big Allo which will fascinate you with its beauty. During the trekking journey in Fann mountains you will walk across the lakes with crystal clear waters, glaciers on altitude and fabulously beautiful views of the highest peaks Energia, Tchimtarga, Tchapdara, Ganza, Kaznok and many others highest peaks. In fact, you can fall in love with this place and in the end of your trekking journeys you will say loudly: «I have leave my heart here!». Sure the Fann mountains will won your heart and you will have an idea to return here more and more times.

Tour location: Tajikistan.
Tour duration: 14 days.
Season: from the end of June till mid-September
Tour type: trekking/climbing.
Quantity of tour participants: 2.

Requirements: this trekking requires special physical preparation and the tourist should be prepared to field conditions and weather adversity.

Itinerary: Dushanbe – Fan Mountains – Istaravshan – Khujand – Tashkent.

Tour program:

Day 1. Dushanbe.
Arrival to Dushanbe – the capital of Tajikistan. Meet at airport at 3:45 in the morning from the fligh TK 254 from Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Rest till 10AM. Sightseeing program. Overnight.

Day 2. Dushanbe – Fann mountains (275 km) – trekking.
Early breakfast. Drive to the Fann mountains via Anzob Pass (3372 m) through beautiful views of highest mountains. Arrival to the Alpinist Base camp Artuch. Meet with team and start of our trekking to the Chukurak Lakes (2400 m). after 45 min of walk we arrive to the Chukurak Lakes (2400 m) where our cook will friendly meet us to take a welcome tea break. Dinner with team. Overnigh in the tents. (+200 m).

Day 3. Trekking.
Ascent to Chukurak Pass (3100 m) through local shepherd’s meadow who established here for summer time. Some meet with them and test of their milk production is welcoming any time. From the Pass we will have a beautiful views to Kulikalons Lakes and to the surrounding summits. Descent to the valley. Camp near the Lake Bibijannat at 2800 m. (8 km; 5-6 hrs. +700/ - 300 м).

Day 4. Trekking. Ascent to the Aladdin Pass (3860 m),
first across juniper forests and then through Alpine meadow where you will chance to discover to different mountains flowers; Iris latifolia, rectifolia, edelweiss, amanchay, bearberry, dianthus microlepis, ramonda, gentiana and more others flowers. From the Pass you will have a panorama to the highest peak and to the emerald blue lakes. Descent to the lakeshore and camp. Overnight in the tents. (6-7 hrs +/-1000 m).

Day 5. Trekking. Ascent to the Lake Mutnoye (3600 m),
first we walk through birch groves and juniper forests, than across moraines observing the beauty of this gorge which surrounded by highest peaks. On our way we met some local shepherds grazing their flocks. Camping will be at lakeshore. Overnight in the tents. (4-5 hrs. + 900 m).

Day 6. Trekking.
After having the breakfast at camp we will ascent to 4500 m, to the foot of Chimtarga Pass. First we will trek through moraines and then through glaciers. Arrive to the camping place. Overnight in the tents. (5 h rs, + 900 m).

Day 7. Climbing day.
Early week up and climbing to Energya Peak ( 5105 m). Descent first to Chimtarga Pass (4750 m) and then descend in Zindon gorge (10 km, 6-7 hours, +1500, - 1100 m). Camping.

Day 8. Mountaineering.

Day 9. Climbing day.
Early rise and mountaineering in roped parties along the rock ice ridge (crampons are necessary), climbing to Mirali pass (5060m) and further climb to Chimtarga Peak (5489 m) – the highest point of Fann Mountains. From the top opens a splendid panorama of the famous peaks: Energia (5105 m), Bodhona (5138 m), Chapdara (5197 m), Big and Small Ganza (5306 m and 5031 m), Sugar Head (4987 m), Fun Mountains (10 km, ± 690 m). Descend to the camp on the jumper (4800 m).

Day 10. Reserve day in case of bad weather.

Day 11. Trekking.
Descend to Right side of Zindon gorge and then trekking along the pass through the “Garden of stones” – a chaotic huge pile of rock fragments ranging in the size from the suitcase till 2 or 3 store house, to the one of the most beautiful lake in Fann mountains – Big Allo Lake (10km, ~5-6 hours, -1650 m). The camp is at the lake’s bank among the whimsical trees of relict fir tree. (2700 m).

Day 12. Trekking.
Descent to the mountain track along the confluence of Amshut and Archimaydan rivers. We will meet our driver who will transfer us to Zimtut village. Arrival and home stay. Rest or walking in the village. Shower. Farewell dinner. Overnight. (3-4 hrs. - 1000 м).

Day 13. Zimtut – Khujand.
Drive from Zimtut village to Khujand via Shakhristan Pass (3143 m) and via Istaravshan – small mountain city. Arrival to Khujand. Hotel accommodation. Overnight.

Day 14. Khujand – Tashkent.
Early transfer to the Tajikistan and Uzbekistan boundaries «Fatehabad / Aybek». Crossing the boundaries. Drive to Tashkent. Hotel accommodation. Sightseeing program in Tashkent. You will visit the monuments of old part of the city and new-modern part. Overnight in Tashkent.

The price will include:

• Meeting at Dushanbe airport and seeing off at the Tajikistan/Uzbekistan border “Oybek”.
• Accommodation at hotels in big cities with breakfast.
• Sightseeing programs according the program.
• Entrance fees to the main monuments according the program.
• All transfers and transportations according the program.
• Services of team in Tajikistan (mountain guide, cook and English speaking interpreter).
• Full board in active part of travel.
• Rent of kitchen and dining equipment.
• Rent of camp and special equipment.
• Rent pack animals (donkeys or horses from the day 3 till the day 6).
• Rent of ropes.
• Rent of porters from the day 6 till the day 13 according the program.
• Basic first aid kit.

The price not will include:

• International flights.
• Visa fees (to Tajikistan).
• Rent personal equipment.
• Personal first aid kit.
• Insurance.

Useful information:

• Necessary dress equipment and stuff:
• Lightweight trekking boots. The best to walk in them before arriving to Fanns Mountains to avoid blisters.
• Trekking trousers; (useful higher up in this mountains in the morning and night),
• 1 pair of loose fitting long shorts,
• 2 cotton T-shirts, (if you want you can buy its here, in the bazaars the first day).
• 1 lightweight long sleeved-shirt (it is suitable to avoid sun burn),
• A sunhat (ensure it has wide brim to cover the face and neck).
• Trekking waterproof rain cape;
• Windbreaker;
• Socks (2-3 pairs of cotton and 1 pairs of woolen),
• Crampons for the days of climbing.
• Swimming suit (possible to swimming on the some altitude lakes),
• Canteen (water bottle), sunscreen and sunglasses,
• Personal toiletries,
• Personal medical supplies;
• Passport.

Attention:

• Tourists must have no medical contraindications for the trekking and hiking.
• In case of bad weather a tour guide has a right to change the route in a safety purpose.