Iskanderkul Lake, Tajikistan. Visited 29 July 2024.  I left Panjakent in a shared MPV. It dropped me at the junction of a highway and the mountain road leading to Iskanderkul Lake, 22 km short of the lake. I was informed that I had to swallow my pride and bury my dignity by hitching the ride … Continue reading How to experience the unique cultures of Xinjiang, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in 70 days (Stop 18 Iskanderkul Lake)