Day Tour: Seven Lakes (Marguzor) from Samarkand
Your driver will meet you at your hotel in Samarkand and transfer you to the Uzbek–Tajik border.
Group tour meeting point:
Registan Square, in front of Labi Gor Restaurant at 08:30.
From there, you will be transferred to the border. Border crossing is done on foot and usually takes about 30–40 minutes, depending on formalities.
After crossing the border, you will be warmly welcomed by your Tajik team. Your guide will meet you holding a sign “Discoverystan”, and your journey in Tajikistan begins.
You will then drive towards Panjakent, with a short stop at a local market to experience daily life and local products.
Continue driving to the Seven Lakes (Marguzor Lakes), located in the beautiful Fann Mountains. The drive to the first lake takes approximately 2 hours, passing through scenic mountain villages with short stops along the way.
Seven Lakes Experience
The Seven Lakes are a chain of stunning alpine lakes along the Shing River valley. Each lake has its own unique colour and appearance, changing throughout the day depending on sunlight—from deep blue to turquoise and purple shades.
Stop near each lake for short walks and photos
Most lakes are very cold, even in summer
Each lake has its own name and character
You will drive up to the 6th lake. If road conditions allow, you will continue by car to the 7th lake. Otherwise, you can walk about 1 km to reach it.
Lunch & Return
After exploring the lakes, enjoy lunch near one of the lakes.
Then drive back the same way to the border.
After completing border formalities, your Uzbek driver will meet you and transfer you back to Samarkand