- About Iskanderkul. The lake is named after Alexander the Great – Iskander in Alexander in Persian and Kul is a lake in Turkic, the language of Tajikistan.
- Iskander Kul is the must see destination of the Fann mountains and can be visited easily from Dushanbe, Khujand or Penjikent and Samarkand.
- The lake reaches 72 meters in depth with a territory of 3,4 square km. Hear local legends about the Alexander the Great and his horse on the shore of Iskanderkul.
- But this is Tajikistan, and as such, there’s a good chance that if you visit you will be one of a few people there. Iskanderkul Lake Tajikistan.
- Traverse the mighty Fann Mountains Lake Iskanderkul. Dukdon pass.Lake Iskanderkul is quite famous in Tajikistan. Although it is located at an altitude of 2200 m...
- If you prefer a bathroom for private use, we would recommend these rooms when you stay a night near Lake Iskanderkul.
- But if you’re short on time, or just aren’t into trekking for days on end and want to get a taste of the Fann Mountains, a visit to Iskanderkul is the perfect solution.
- According to legend, Lake Iskanderkul got its name from Alexander the Great, who was called Iskander Zulkarnain (Iskander two-horned) in the East.
- The best time to visit Iskanderkul is between June and September when daytime temperatures range from the low to upper 20s (Celsius).
- Iskanderkul in the Fann Mountains taken in Tajikistan 2. Iskanderkul in the Fann Mountains taken in Tajikistan 1. Overview. Itineraries.