Kuli Kalon lakes

In the center of the Fann mountains, The Kuli Kalon lakes are a collection of glacial lakes located in the Kulikalon cirque. The lakes are linked by cascading streams and are bordered by remnants of Juniper trees, which are regarded a symbol of the Fann mountains. The largest of the lakes is Kulikalon lake, which translates from Tajik as "a large lake" and is the second largest in the Fann mountains after Iskanderkul.

The glacier-fed Kuli Kalon lakes, which are located at the base of Chimtarga, the highest point in the Fann Mountains, are the ideal location for observing wildlife while taking in the spectacular scenery. Eagles, Lammergeiers, Black Vultures, and Himalayan Vultures can all be found in this area, which has been designated as a significant bird area.

Due to the lack of a road leading to the lakes, hikers are the main visitors, and they view the area as a hiking paradise. The trail to the lakes begins at the Artuch tourist camp and is an easy three to four-hour climb. It then continues through the Alauddin pass (3860 m) to the Alauddin lake, from which a breathtakingly gorgeous vista of the surrounding mountains and lakes emerges.

Location: Zeravshan Mountains of south-western Sughd Province in western Tajikistan