Sughd (Fann Mountains)
Emerald lake named after Alexander the Great
A triangular turquoise lake at 2,195 m surrounded by the Fann Mountains, with the thundering Fann Niagara waterfall a 40-minute walk downstream and simple guesthouses on the shore.
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Essentials
Best season
June – September
Visit duration
1 day
Difficulty
Moderate
Altitude
2195 m
GPS
39.0742, 68.3667
Entry fee
≈ 30 TJS per car (protected area)
Opening hours
Open access
Daily cost
≈ $55 / person
Best time to visit
Getting there
- Shared taxi Dushanbe → Sarvoda, then 4x4
- Private car via Anzob tunnel (4 h)
Recommended activities
- • Lake loop walk
- • Fann Niagara waterfall
- • Snake Lake side trip
- • Camping & stargazing
What to pack
- • Warm layers for the night
- • Rain shell
- • Head torch
- • Power bank
Safety
Water is icy year-round. The access road is rough — travel in daylight.
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