Fann Mountains: Kulikalon - Alauddin
The Fann Mountains - the turquoise Kulikalon and Alauddin lake basins linked by a 3,860 m pass
The route
The line through Fann Mountains, Tajikistan - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Penjikent / Artuch (start)Trailhead
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- 2Stage camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
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- 3Stage camp/villageCamp
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- 4EndTrailhead
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Season & conditions
Jul-Sep
Strong sun, cold nights, afternoon storms
Best Jul-Sep; snow on the pass early; a homestay/camp mix. Confirm.
On the trail
Turquoise lake basins and a high pass in the Fann Mountains
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Kulikalon basin day trips; the full pass crossing
Getting there & staying
Artuch, from Penjikent
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Homestays (Artuch) and camping at the lake basins
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Penjikent / Artuch; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No special permit (check GBAO rules if extending); homestays and camping. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Altitude illness is the main risk at these elevations - acclimatize, ascend slowly, know the descent rule (the pass), scree, weather, remoteness
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.