Peaks
The Fanns boast about a hundred peaks, with several rising to altitudes of more than 5000 meters and relative elevations of up to 1500 meters. The highest point in Fann Mountains is Chimtarga peak (5489 m). Other 5000 m peaks are Bodkhona (5138 m), Chapdara (5050 m), Big Hansa (5306 m), Little Hansa (5031 m), Zamok (Castle, 5070 m), Mirali (5132 m), and Energy (5120 m).
- Lakes
There are many lakes in the Fanns. The best known are Alaudin lakes in the Chapdara River valley, Kulikalon lakes on the northern slope of Chimtarga peak, Allo Lake, and the most outstanding of all Iskanderkul Lake.
- Access
The best time for visiting is May–October for trekking and July–September for mountaineering , when the weather is usually at its best. Access is generally from Pendjikent, which can be reached either from Dushanbe or Samarkand.
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