Timurdara is a gorge with a very beautiful lake in the northern part of the Shahrinav district of the Republic of Tajikistan. Timurdara is part of the Shirkent National Park and is protected by the state.
Timurdara is included in the TOP 5 best natural places in the Republic of Tajikistan; its beauty is unique and unique where it is not found in other parts of the country. The name of the lake takes from the so-called basmach named Timur, who escaped to this gorge during the war campaigns in Central Asia.
Lake Timurdara is a very beautiful mountain lake, a blockage type. The height above sea level is about 2000 meters. The lake, in a certain sense, is considered mythical, in the area of this lake, as well as Lake Piron, which is located a little further away. They were looking for a big foot, watching UFOs and so on. Timurdara is quite a popular route among tourists.
The distance from Dushanbe is 75 kilometers and from the bottom you will need to walk 3.5 kilometers along steep mountain paths, which takes only about 3 hours.
In this, the package includes a hiking tour; the tour starts from the city of Dushanbe, then through the Shakhrinau district to Karatag and the village of Hakimi by transport, after walking to the lake.
On the way to the lake there is a river that flows out of Lake Timurdara, it passes through the entire plateau. The water goes not only along the riverbed, but also pours from the shore. There's a small lake on top, I think it's from there.
The path runs through the picturesque Karatag gorge, along a rather full-flowing and stormy river called, respectively, along the way you need to overcome a rather protracted climb to get to the plateau. After that, the juniper grove immediately begins, respectively, the air, the views, everything is transformed. Clean, mountain air mixes with the coniferous smell of juniper and the aroma of high-altitude herbs.
The animal world in Timurdara is quite rich, here you can meet marmots, bears, rabbits, mountain goats, deer, sheep, cows, horse, donkey, etc. If desired, you can order a hunt for them, but this is an exclusive individual order and you need to pay separately.
Itinerary: Shahrinav – Karatag gorge – Hakimi gorge – Temurdara valley – Temurdara lake
08:00 – In the early morning, our team will pick up tourists from the hotel on the outskirts of Dushanbe and set off for Shahrinav, ready to explore the wonders of Tajikistan!
09:00 – We're about to arrive at the stunning Karatag gorge, and we'll be taking a scenic route through the village of Hakimi. Then, we'll begin our trek towards the breathtaking Lake Timur-Dara. The trek to the lake is 3.5 km, which will take about 3 hours.
12:00 – At the perfect time of day, we will arrive at the breathtaking Temurdara Lake, where we will indulge in an unforgettable picnic lunch.
13:00 – We're spending some time resting, exploring the area, and walking around the lake.
14:00 – We will finish our trip at Temurdara Lake and then return (hike) to Hakimi village
17:00 – We get in the car and drive back to Dushanbe
18:00 – Arrival at Dushanbe
What an incredible trip! We will be glad to see you again!