Things to Do in Sughd Province, Sughd Province, Tajikistan
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The legend of Alexander the Great continues
When you first look at the pictures of the lake on the internet you immediately think they have been edited with photoshop. But once you're there you won't believe your eyes! The lake is the biggest one of the Zeravshan Valley with incredible milky blue waters, a little bit too cold though. In the area close to the lake there is also a 38mt-high waterfall called Fann Niagara, a small dark water lake called Snake Lake and a water spring called Panjchasma (five springs) with healing properties. Not far from the lake, at 7km away, in the Saratog Village we stayed at one of the ZTDA home-stay. A perfect place to start other hikes around the lake or to the top of the Alexander's hat or into the Arg Valley. Iskanderkul is a perfect destination for a week end trip, at only 3hs drive from Dushanbe.
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5Tour_istans 5:00 PM Aug 7, 2019
Iskandarkul lake( Alexander the Great Lake)
A place where everyone should visit before leaving this mortal world as Alexander the Great did. As well as it was the most beautiful lake in Soviet Union. You will not regret to visit it believe me. “ the more you travel, the more you get younger”
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5Andy 5:00 PM Jun 15, 2018
A beautiful lake not far from the capital city
Iskanderkul lake was given its name for Alexander the Great. Located about 130 km from Dushanbe. The last road 15-20 km of the road is a horrible grave path. It would cost you around 100 USD to go there and get back with a personal driver. He pays petrol and toll fees. The lake is really beautiful, with nice water color like sea on Maldives, and surrounded by high mountains. You can take a boat ride in here, or even stay overnight. The altitude is 2300 meters, so the water usually is cold, not good for swimming.
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