The Fann Mountains, Tajikistan

ACTIVE AND FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMS
IN THE FANN MOUNTAINS
(PAMIR-ALAI MOUNTAIN REGION, TAJIKISTAN)

THE BEST PLACE FOR TREKKING AND CLIMBING, UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES FOR REST AND RECREATION - WILD NATURE, CRYSTAL-CLEAR LAKES, ROCK WALLS AND SNOW-ICE CAPS OF THE SUMMITS, SIMPLE PASSES - WAIT FOR LOVERS OF ACTIVE LEISURE.
IF YOU ADD THE PRESENCE OF INTERNATIONAL TOURIST MOUNTAINEER CENTER “ALAUDIN-VERTICAL” IN THE PICTURESQUE VALLEY OF THE RIVER CHAPDARA, AMONGST FOREST OF RELIC ARCHA-TREE - YOU UNDERSTAND WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THE FAN MOUNTAINS FOR YOUR TRAVEL
BESIDES OF ACTIVITIES (TREKS, CLIMBING) ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE EXCURSION COGNITIVE PART TO GET ACQUAINTED WITH HISTORY, CULTURE AND WAY OF LIFE OF LOCAL PEOPLE

You can see some pictures of this great nicest in the world region in our Gallery

Our prices of the service at ITMC "Vertical-Alaudin" are very reasonable and discussable

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT FANN MOUNTAINS, SITUATION IN THE REGION, HOW TO GET IT, PHOTOS, SHORT DISCRIPTIONS YOU CAN FIND
ON OUR RUSSIAN MOUNTAINEERING SITE
WWW.MOUNTAIN.RU

HERE IS PART 1

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HERE IS PART 2

The Fann Mountains is the name of a mountain massif, which forms part of the Pamir-Alai and is situated in the very heart of Central Asia, 200 km to the East from Samarkand.

Map of the region with the Fans

The Fann Mountains boast more than ten peaks with the height of over 5000 meters. Beautiful Mt. Chimtarga (5487m asl) is the highest peak in the area.

Chimtarga, 5487m

The banks of numerous crystal-clear lakes are overgrown with the forest of relic archa-tree, which can be found only here. The trunks of the archa-tree wound into a spiral by severe winter winds, produce an unforgettable impression by their fancy forms.

Big Alaudin Lake

The Fann Mountains presents great possibilities for trek and climbing programs from a simple to the most difficult grade. And our own International Mountaineer Tourist Center “Vertical-Alaudin” gives tourists the possibility of having a nice and comfortable rest before, between, after active parts of your tour.

IMTC “Vertical-Alaudin” is situated in the very heart of the Fann Mountains, in appr 7 hours of driving from Samarkand (last 2hours – mountain road). We offer at IMTC: three cottages (three rooms in each, electricity, shower (electrical heater), WC in the cottage), mountain restaurant, medical service, rescue team service, transport, donkeys and donkey “drivers” for treks and transportation of equipment information, etc.

IMTC "Vertical-Alaudin" glade

You can get the region from different places.

From Samarkand - "The Pearl of East" - famous Uzbekian city, full of fairy-tales and beauty. We meet you in airport of Samarkand and help with crossing the border between Uzbekistan and Tajiskistan on the road to the Fanns. En route you will visit ancient city Penjikent, famous from the Sogdiana times
From Khudjand - that is Tajikian city and you do not need to cross the border from Uzbekistan. Driving is along mountain road through the pass Shahristan
From Dushanbe - the capital of Tajikistan. Road goes through the pass Anzob

To visit Tajikistan all foreign citizens need to obtain Tajikian visa. We provide you with visa support for 20$ per pax and you can obtain Tajikian visa in the local Consulate of Tajikistan, or in Moscow, in Tashkent, or on arrival in airport in Dushanbe. Cost of not urgent visa for the period more than 15 days is 60 USD.

You can see some proposed programs in the Fann mountains, based on our IMTC "Vertical-Alaudin" in this chapter of our site. These programs are only examples and any tour and itinerary can be constructed according to your wishes and requirements.

Please do not hesitate to contact us fanmount@yandex.ru for any questions and wishes.