Alexander’s lake · Tajikistan
Iskanderkul
A turquoise mountain lake and a thundering waterfall.
Iskanderkul is a mountain lake at around 2,200 m in the northern Fann Mountains, named after Alexander the Great (Iskander), who legend says passed this way. Its turquoise water is surrounded by bare peaks.
A short walk leads to the "Fan Niagara" waterfall, and there are simple guesthouses and a camp on the shore.
- Time needed
- 1 night
- Best time
- June–September
- Getting there
- About 3–4 hours from Dushanbe through the Anzob tunnel, or from Penjikent along the Zarafshan valley.
Don’t miss
Highlights
- 01
The lake
Walk along the shore or climb the hill above it.
- 02
Fan Niagara
A powerful waterfall in a narrow gorge.
- 03
Snake Lake
A small lake nearby.
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