Private Tour
ISKANDARKUL - Live Legend, One-day tour
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
The lake is located in the north, approximately 180 km (3-hour drive one way) from Dushanbe. It is named after Alexander the Great, who visited the region during his campaign to India from Central Asia. The Lake is located in the Fan Mountains, a region renowned for its natural beauty, and has a rich and significant history.
During this tour, participants will have the opportunity to visit five remarkable locations, each with its own unique history and natural beauty.
BUCEPHALUS CAVE. Legend has it that the Macedonian horse, Bucephalus, drank water from the lake during a rest stop after a long journey and fell ill...
FANN WATERFALL.The nearby 43-meter waterfall, known as "Fan Niagara," is another notable attraction...
KULI MORON. In the vicinity of Iskanderkul is another lake known as Kuli Moron (Snake Lake)...
PANJ-CHASHMA. The location known as "Panj-chashma" – meaning "Five Springs" ...
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal costs and boating at lake
Lunch is paid for by the tourist himself.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Dushanbe
09:00-09:30 - departure to Iskandarkul lake, Ayni district Our trip will start from the Dushanbe. We will pick up travelers from the hotel residences in territory of Dushanbe.
Varzob
09:30-12:00 - we will driving through the Varzob valley and Hisar mountains in line with the Varzob aggressive river
Options
Iskanderkul tour for couples
Tour for couples: In this option number of travelers should be 2 and more
Pickup included
ISKANDARKUL - Live Legend, One-day tour
Pickup included
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent agency
Cisternista,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful day. The guide and driver Hayat proved very professional and attentive to my requests. A really good tourist agency. Bravo!!
Fantastic excursion, a "must to do" in Dushanbe
C4847IStomasb,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was picked up on time. The tour guide Hikmatulo told a lot about Tajikistan during the trip, very interesting and I want to give praise! He organized the whole program excellently, his English was great. My driver also drove quickly and very safely, there was no need to be afraid. The lake is very nice, the mountains, I can only recommend it to everyone! Danke Bunyod Tour.
Beautiful Iskandarkul, Frustrating Tour Experience
HappyJamaicaWanderer,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Iskandarkul is beautiful, but I wouldn’t recommend this tour company. They required a 30% deposit and a signed agreement, which was unusual for a mid-range tour. Payment instructions were poorly communicated — I used Wise instead of Paysend (which they failed to specify), and it took over a month to get my money back. The guide also didn’t speak conversational English, making the day long and quiet. If you do book, insist on paying cash on the day.
Just wonderful
122ihsans,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic Tour. The guide Mrs. Mevcude was very helpful. Planning was Great. Thanks a lot, a beautiful experience, wonderful Place to visit
Amazing adventure
pepinmartin,
Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day trip to Iskanderkul lake from Dushanbe. The guide picked up us before appointed time, He had good acknowledge about the place and the country. We enjoyed this adventure a lot. I will absolutely recomend this trip.
great day
Q505RUkristinak,
Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you very much for the walk to Lake Iskanderkuhl. Everything was very well organized and your employees were super.👍
Pleasant day excursion from Dushanbe
Mdurian,
May 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scenic drive through snow covered mountains to a pretty lake. Visited a number of sights around the lake - a 500m hike to a water fall, a flat grass area near the lake, and a sister lake. We had lunch by the Iskanderkul lake with local families and walked around and enjoyed the pleasant climate and fresh air. The driver/guide was excellent and shared many stories and insights. We were two solo travellers and it was a nice day trip - we started off at 8am and we were back around 15:30-16:00. The car (a Lexus) made the drive comfortable.
Unforgettable journey
Pioneer303946,
May 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The view is stunning. We did hiking and took many photos, especially the Fann Nagara Waterfall and surely The Iskandarkul Lake. Our guide Hikmatulloh lead us to finish the journey with professional knowledge and attitude.
Nice Tour
lukass178,
Sep 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Iskanderkul one-day tour we did with Bunyod-Tour LLC was amazing and everything was as described. We recommend this company!
Amazing Tour
Lukas S,
Sep 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the tour and the beautiful landscapes of Tajikistan. The Iskanderkul lake is truly worth visiting, and the countless places we have seen on the tour and the lunch were great. Our guide was very friendly and we also apprechiate all the nice conversations - we could learn much about Tajikistan. We strongly recommend this tour!
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