Tajikistan P3: Penjikent and the Fan Mountains Highlights

My journey in Tajikistan continued leaving Istaravshan towards Penjikent. Initially not planning to head this way, I was intrigued by it's history after meeting a fellow traveller David the night before who sold me on the prospects of Penjikent and it's ancient Silk road past. Penjikent offered some interesting archaeological sight and a nice springboard to visit Kaft Kul(Seven Lakes) in the Fan Mountains.

Going through some high passes and mountainous roads, it gave a nice taste of what Tajikistan had to offered. Although, somewhat taxing conditions as most roads were badly maintained and unsealed but providing some great views.

The road to Penjikent. One bumpy ride.