 The
Fann mountains of The Great Pamir is the popular and well-known
place tourists and mountaineers, used since 1960 th up
to present days. As it was the place for organization
of International Mountaineering
Festivals and Competition. It is the name of a mountain
massif which forms part of the Pamir-Alay
and is situated in the very heart of Central Asia, which
is 200 kms east of Samarkand. This area is rich in mountain
lakes and lofty peaks and has more than ten peaks with
a height of over 5000 ms.
The banks of the numerous crystal-clear lakes are overgrown
with forests of relic archas-tree which can be found
only here. The trunks of the ancient archa-tree, wound
into a spiral by the severe winter winds, produce an
unforgettable impression by their fancy forms. Birch
trees, poplars, mountain blue bal berry, wild cherry
trees and many medicinal herbs grow in the valleys.
Due to it's fine climate, this area is very attractive
for trekkers, hikers, climbers, lovers of outings on
horseback. Rains, cloudy skies, or strong winds are
rather here. The time from June to October is the most
favorable for travels.
As well as bright color of rivers and rocks, mysterious
and beautiful Iskan- derkul lake, Yagnob river, which
went through cyclone rocky obstruction mar-velous and
pointed peaks: Chimtarga 5489 m, Ganza 5330 m,Chapdara
5200 m. Warm and stable weather, hospitability of local
people, who has preserved who has preserved ancient
tradition and way of life, all this no doubt makes Fann mountains popular among trekkers in Central Asia.
 Tajiks
populating the area with their languages, customs and
aspirations, which most foreigners have no idea of,
and with it's mode of life that is tightly knit with
the rules of Islam and is hardly comprehensible for
them, live in an original world of their own, contacts
with them stuns travelers and, like local nature, are
an unforgettable experience.
The Alpinism-Tourism center "Artouch" is situated
in the very heart of Fann mountains, in the picturesque
surroundings of Kuli-Kalon lakes, which are famous for
having major ideal peaks for mountaineering.
Trekking in Fann mountains is an unforgettable experience!
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