• SEVEN BEAUTIES OF SHING

SEVEN BEAUTIES OF SHING

Discover the wild

Jamshed Yusupov is the executive director of the Zarafshan Tourism Development Association (ZTDA). Under his leadership, the organization actively develops community-based tourism in the Sughd region, providing local residents with employment opportunities and preserving cultural heritage. Jamshed pays special attention to environmental issues and the creation of sustainable tourism infrastructure that contributes to the development of the region.

Executive Director Jamshed Yusupov Zarafshan Tourism Development Association (ZTDA)

Executive Director

Jamshed Yusupov

Personal tour

Season opening date

15/04/2025

Difficulty

Easy

Group limit

Unlimited

4

Days

Total distance

180 km by car | 45 km on foot

Route
Sarazm – Seven Lakes – Panjakent
Accommodation
Double occupancy at the homestay
Maximum altitude
2200 m
Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sarazm, Ancient City of Panjakent, Seven Lakes, Handicraft Show



Tour schedule
Day 1
Visit the UNESCO-listed ancient settlement of Sarazm (5500 years old) and the Ancient City of Panjakent. Lunch at a traditional teahouse with Panjakent pilaf. Afternoon transfer to Nofin village near Seven Lakes (55 km, 1 hour). Walk around the lake. Dinner & overnight at homestay.
Day 2
Morning hike to the Duoba Gorge (2–3 hrs). Lunch at the homestay. In the afternoon, discover how local mumiyo (mineral pitch) is prepared in the village. Free time before dinner.
Day 3
Hike through the authentic village of Padrud to the 7th lake – Hazorchashma (9 km, 3 hrs). Stop at the summer pasture, picnic lunch by the lake. Return via the 6th lake to Nofin for dinner and overnight.
Day 4
After breakfast, transfer back to Panjakent. End of the tour.
Legend of Shing: Long ago, a farmer had seven beautiful daughters. When he refused a cruel sorcerer’s hand in marriage, the sorcerer turned the sisters into the Seven Lakes… This is how legends live in the heart of the Fann Mountains.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

With very young children, it is worth considering only the programs of radial campaigns, and from 7 to 9 years old children can go through simple line routes. It is important to take into account not only the age of the child, but also his interest in hiking in nature.
We work on the system from door to door. That is, if you buy a tour, then we organize a meeting, accommodation, meals, transportation, guide services and so on. We recommend that prior to departure we agree on all the conditions of the tour. A free recommendation is always available.
Tajikistan can be seen at any time of the year. But to really see all the beauty can be from late May to October. April, May, November can organize jeep tours. In the remaining months city tours.
The required amount of water depends on individual needs and on weather conditions. It can be 1 liter and 3 liters. On a normal, sunny summer day, each participant should have at least 1 liter of water per day transition. In hot weather – more. We recommend: (A) take water with a reserve and (B) do not count on the possibility of replenishing the jar from the sources along the way. Water can be bought in guest houses, on tours ARTS will provide 1.5 liters of boiled water.
In the highlands mobile communication is not available on all sections of the route but in almost all guest houses. In the valleys there is a mobile connection. A similar situation with mobile Internet. You can not count on uninterrupted mobile communication on the tours.
On a set of services the guest house is close to a simple hotel. In fact, the guesthouse is the home of a local resident who provides it to tourists. Guest houses have staff. Sleeping rooms – for two four people. A couple can order a separate room. There are separate rooms in most guest houses, but not in all. Mattresses, pillows, blankets are in all shelters. There are beds not in all guest houses. In some guest houses, they are laid on the floor in the national style. There is hot and cold water in the guest houses. Shower is available in almost all guest houses with rare exceptions. Guesthouses include a simple breakfast and, if desired, can order lunch and dinner.
Tajikistan is one of the safest countries for tourists. The locals are famous for their hospitality. It is not uncommon when a tourist is invited into the house and treated for free.