<p><strong>Iskanderkul </strong>is a glacial mountain lake in the Sughd Province, within the northwestern part of the Republic of Tajikistan. Being one of the greatest natural features of the small republic in Central Asia, Iskanderkul is considered a must-see place whenever in Tajikistan, since it is some 130 km (81 mi) away from the capital city, Dushanbe.</p>
<p>This scenic lake, claimed to be one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the former Soviet Union, lies at an altitude of 2195 meters on the northern slopes of the Gissar Range in the Fann Mountains.The highest visible mountain peak is Mount Kyrk-Shaitan, with an altitude of 3950 meters.</p>
