17. July 2026

Day 72: Tajikistan

Overview

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Start: Alauddin Lake Basecamp
End: Alauddin Lake Basecamp
Night Location: 39°14'57" N 68°16'2" E

Tajikistan

Another amazing day, these hiking days just hit different. This time we pushed it even further than at Artuch. But let’s start at the beginning. Together with Fabi we decided to not leave too early, 10:00 was the plan. So we got up around 8 and had breakfast, packed and then shortly after 10 we were on our way.

It didn’t take us long and we already reached the main Alauddin Lake, which stunned us with its blue color. Really unbelievable, and the water was crazy clear. From there we started to climb, a total of 1000 meters of elevation gain up to 3500 meters of altitude. Quite high, tbh.

Fabi stayed at the top and sleeps in his tent, we got some tent jealousy, but are super happy for him. We made it all the way back down and then jumped into the small creek next to our spot, what a nice refreshment after a whole day of hiking.