Dushanbe Tours

Discover the beauty of Iskanderkul Lake on this day-tour from Dushanbe. You’ll have convenient round-trip transport to the lake, with plenty of sightseeing along the way. When you’re at Iskanderkul Lake, you can hike, swim, or boat. After, your private group will stop at a waterfall in the mountains for a little hike.

The Hissar Fortress, one of the most famous historical monuments of Tajikistan. The fortress was built about 3000 years ago, during the heyday, when the routes of the Great Silk Road passed near Hissar. The Hissar Fortress is one of the oldest and largest architectural monuments of Central Asia. Now it is an open-air museum with an area of 86 hectares, located on the site of an ancient settlement. It is located 30 km from the capital of Tajikistan. For a long time, the Hissar fortress served as the residence of the governor of the Emir of Bukhara. To date, only two cylindrical towers and structures around the main gate, forming a pointed arch and built on the instructions of the emir of Bukhara in the XVI century. There are legends about the Hissar Fortress, which have accumulated a lot over several millennia of known history. According to one, Afrosiyob built the citadel to protect himself from Rustam. They are both famous heroic characters of Firdousi's famous epic poem "Shahnameh".

Get to know the city through the eyes of a local guide. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it to the local for an enlightening introduction to the city. With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. The will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. - Private walking tour for just you and your group - Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality - Get a deeper insight into Dushanbe life than possible alone - See Dushanbe through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems

Visitors to Dushanbe can get their bearings, visit essential landmarks, and learn about the city’s history on this full-day tour of the Tajikistan capital. You’ll visit the Ismoil Somoni Complex, the National Museum of Tajikistan, the Children’s City Park, and a 25-story-high observation deck where you can get stunning views of the city.

Fabulosity of the East contains in its fairy possessions, which for thousands of years have lived in souls of peoples of the whole world and which have real parentage; however until now — even in conditions of the development of science and technology — they are still remain undisclosed, mysterious and mythical. Hundreds of these legends have/had taken place on the territory today’s Tajikistan — with the participation and contribution of the ancient Tajik nation. Some of legends which have cultural, historical features visualize (covered) in this travel program. WELCOME TO TAJIKISTAN, JOURNEY TO THE FAIRY LAND!

CHILDUHTARON is an ancient place, a valley in the South of Tajikistan, big rocky mountain silhouettes in the form of forty girls. Childukhtaron is translated as the valley of the Forty Girls, which is associated with an interesting legend. According to this legend, 40 stone blocks towering over the valley were once beautiful and charming girls. When enemies came to the valley and decided to make them their concubines, the inhabitants of the mountains prayed and asked Allah to turn themselves into silent stones. Among the locals there is also another legend, according to which the rocks grew on this place after a fierce battle with Genghis Khan. Defending their land, 40 young horsewomen blocked the path of Genghis Khan himself. But the forces were unequal and the riders died in battle. Once in Tajikistan, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Forty Girls Valley, which is especially picturesque and attractive in the spring season.

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Go far off the beaten path with this 7-day adventure across Tajikistan, an undiscovered gem riddled with gorgeous landscapes and fascinating culture at every turn. Following your guide, you’ll witness 1,000-year-old fortresses, wander Afghan villages, tour the second-highest botanical garden in the world, swim in mineral hot springs, gaze upon glacial lakes, and more.

Samarqand is one of the oldest cities in the world. According to archaeological data, in the VIII century BC it was the center of the historical region and the state of Sogdiana. The city was a key point on the Great Silk Road between China and Europe for more than two thousand years, as well as one of the main centers of science of the medieval East. Samarqand is only 40 km from the border of Tajikistan (Penjikent), which is very accessible for tour events. A tour to Samarkand is a tour to the past. Uzbekistan is visa-free for more than 70 countries. Easy to travel from Tajikistan to historical and culture cities as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva.

The most popular of all the jeep routes in Tajikistan is the Pamir Highway M41, equally be loved of cyclists (at least on the downhill stretches). Highlights of the road, which demands ten days of your time to see it in full, include the cosmopolitan town of Khorog with its suspension bridges, Afghan market, botanical garden and parks; ruby mines and naturally hot spring baths; groves of fruit trees amidst a patchwork of irrigated fields; and the stark and isolated, yet unforgettably beautiful, Murghab Plateau, where only nomads roam. The Pamir Highway grants visitors access to the Tajkistan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the wildlife and ancient archaeological remains of the Wakhan Corridor, and ultimately to neighbouring Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan. In a single day you can wind your way through high-altitude deserts, empty plains, and lush green meadows, frequently scattered with wildflowers.

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and tackle one of the world’s greatest road trips on this thrilling 7-day adventure on the Pamir Highway across Tajikistan. Offering visitors a chance to experience life in the high desert, you’ll discover the rich heritage and culture of Tajikistan, enjoy local homestays, and visit a dazzling array of sights, including bustling bazaars, 800-year-old fortresses, ancient Buddhist stupas, and Karakul Lake.

Not far from the city of Dushanbe, in the right gorge of the Varzob River, falls Gusgarf waterfall, the most beautiful in the Hissar Range. A stormy river has cut through a vertical rocky wall for many centuries and falls from a 30-meter height. A multi-ton mass of water crumbles below into myriads of drops, iridescent and sparkling in the sun. The hiking mountain trail (ascent) to the waterfall starts 21 kilometers from the Varzob Gorge, from here it takes 2-3 hours to walk to the waterfall (about 8 km). Thrill-seekers can test themselves in unusual water procedures. This is a rather deep round bath filled with ice water, the smallest mist from a waterfall, and a powerful jet that can knock you off your feet. A visit to the waterfall is available from April to September. The ascent to the waterfall is quite steep, but quite accessible and affordable for people in average physical condition. In early spring, nature simply amazes with its beauty, lush grass, and flowering trees.

The name of the lake in Tajikistan comes from the name "Iskander" (meaning "Alexander") and the word "kul" ("lake"). Some legends say that the reservoir got its name since the Great Alexander visited it during a campaign to India from Central Asia. And after Iskander Zulkarnain visited here, due to the obvious consonance, the name was changed to Iskanderkul. The lake located in the northern part of the country, in the Sugd region. The distance from the capital of Tajikistan is more than 180 kilometers along a high-altitude and quite decent highway. Along the way, you can see fascinating natural landscapes with snow-capped mountain tops rushing into the deep blue of the sky. A lot of tourists come to this mountain reservoir. There are guest houses for their stay here, but foreign visitors prefer to rest in tents. Swedes, Englishmen, Frenchmen and Tajiks themselves come here. Moreover, they all rest in different ways. Some travel on foot, others on motorcycles, and others on rare cars.

"Haft Kul" or "Seven Lakes" is the name of cascading lakes among the Fan Mountains in the northwestern part of Tajikistan, near the city of Penjikent. A group of mountain lakes amazes visitors with their bright and constantly changing colors. Each lake has its own name: the lowest lake, which travelers usually meet first, is called Mizhgon. Next are Soy, Khushor, Nofin, Khurdak, Marguzor (the largest), and Hazorchashma (the highest). Seven lakes are in the Fan Mountains, in the gorge of the Shing River. Ancient petroglyphs discovered on the shore of one of the lakes indicate that the lakes are quite old. The lowest lake (Mizhgon) is located at an altitude of 1,640 meters, and the highest (Hazorchashma) is 2,400 meters. The height difference between the lowest and highest lakes is 760 meters, and the distance between them is more than 14 km.

Lengthways of Tajikistan permeate three branches of the Great Silk Way: 1) Northern – Sugd’s that draw between Samarqand (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 2) Eastern-Western - Karategin’s that draw between Sariosiyo (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 3) Southern - Pamir’s that draw between Termez (Uzbekistan) and Tashkurgan (China). These ancient ways were formed by Persian, Greek, China and Arab nations which has a huge contribution to the socio-economy relations – trade and culture of all world in V-XII centuries. WELCOME TO TAJIKISTAN, JOURNEY TO THE FAIRY LAND! This tour package cover north part of Silk Way including following legendary and historic places: Panjakent city – ancient Sarazm – Rudaki mausoleum - Istaravshan city– Hazrati Shoh mausoleum – Kok-Gumbaz – Handicraft Avenue - Central square of Khujand – Khujand Fortress – Jomi Mosque – Panjshanbe Bazar – Arbob Cultural Palace and museum - City of Qayroqqum – Bahoriston resort – Tajik Sea, Qayroqqum reservoir

Not far (60 km) from the capital of Tajikistan – Dushanbe is located the historical and natural Park Shirkent, which is famous for its prehistoric attractions - dinosaur tracks. Shirkent is mainly known for fossilized dinosaur footprints. The animal that left these prints is attributed to a new genus and species Macropodasaurusgravis, there are still no analogues of these five-toed dinosaur footprints in the world. In total, eight locations of dinosaur footprints have been registered in our republic. Three of them are located in the mountains of the Shirkent River gorge. The monument of inanimate nature unites about 50 unique objects as: geological, hydrological, glaciological. The most significant in this series are three different age locations of dinosaur footprints, with the total number of footprints of extinct lizards more than 400. For tourists, there is a wide choice of routes for every taste, and mountain climbers expect snow-capped peaks that keep their inviolability.

The capital of Tajikistan, a city of republican significance, the largest scientific, cultural, political, economic, industrial, and administrative center of the country. The highest state authorities of Tajikistan are in Dushanbe, including the residence of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Presidential Palace. The highest flag in the world has been erected in Dushanbe, which is included in the Guinness Book of Records. The population of the city is more than a million people. The time of the origin of the ancient settlement on the territory of the modern city is not precisely established. During the research conducted on the territory of Dushanbe, various household items of ancient people who lived here at the end of the Stone Age, in the Neolithic era, in the 4-3 millennium BC were discovered, which are currently on display at the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan in the center of the country.

Lengthways of Tajikistan permeate three branches of the Great Silk Way: 1) Northern – Sugd’s that draw between Samarqand (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 2) Eastern-Western - Karategin’s that draw between Sariosiyo (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 3) Southern - Pamir’s that draw between Termez (Uzbekistan) and Tashkurgan (China). These ancient ways were formed by Persian, Greek, China and Arab nations which has a huge contribution to the socio-economy relations – trade and culture of all world in V-XII centuries. In this multi-day tour, we will visit the following attractions: – Shaartuz: Mausoleum Zayn al-Abidin, Beshai Palangon - mausoleum of Khoja Mashhad – Chiluchorchashma– Bokhtar city – Bokhtar: Kurgon Hill - Bibikhonum Museum - Buddhist monastery Ajina-Tepe; – Vose: Hulbuk Fortress; – Kulob: Mir Said Alii Hamadoni – 2700th anniversary of Kulyab; – Darvaz / Qal’ai Khumb: Ancient city of Karon – Khorog: Khorog city – Botanical Garden – Ishkashim: Garmchashma – Wakhan Valley

Take an epic road trip through Central Asia on the Pamir Highway between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. This 10-day tour will show you the incredible range of culture, art, and nature to be found along this Silk Road passage while providing transportation, accommodations and meals. You’ll see ancient fortifications and temples, immerse yourself in hot springs, follow pilgrim trails to mountaintop shrines, and observe the life of nomad yak herders, among other once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Iskanderkul is a mountain lake of glacial origin in Tajikistan's Sughd Province. It lies at an altitude of 2,195 meters (7,201 ft) on the northern slopes of the Gissar Range in the Fann Mountains. Triangular in shape, it has a surface area of 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 sq mi) and is up to 72 meters (236 ft) deep. Claimed to be one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the former Soviet Union, it is a popular tourist destination. The English speaking tour guide will tell you about the history and myths of this beautiful lake.

The Wakhan valley is located between in south-west of Tajikistan in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province and north-east of Afghanistan. It contains the headwaters of the Amu Darya River, and was an ancient corridor for travelers from the Tarim Basin to Badakshan. An 1873 agreement between UK and Russia split the Wakhan by delimiting spheres of influence for the two countries at the Pyanj and Pamir rivers, and an agreement between Britain and Afghanistan in 1893 confirmed the new border. The Wakhan is connected to Tashkurgan Tajik County, China, by a long, narrow strip called the Wakhan Corridor, which separates the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan. Historically the Wakhan has been an important region for thousands of years as it is where the Western and Eastern portions of Central Asia meet.

Why you'll love this trip! The Fann Mountains may quite possibly be the best trekking destination you’ve probably never heard of. In Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains you’ll find yourself surrounded by sky-scraping jagged mountains, crystal clear lakes of azure and the warm heart & legendary hospitality of the local people. Although-This is a remote stretch of Earth where you could go days without seeing another soul and that’s as much of its charm as is the stark sceneries.

Fabulosity of the East contains in its fairy possessions, which for thousands of years have lived in souls of peoples of the whole world and which have real parentage; however until now — even in conditions of the development of science and technology — they are still remain undisclosed, mysterious and mythical. Hundreds of these legends have/had taken place on the territory today’s Tajikistan — with the participation and contribution of the ancient Tajik nation. Some of legends which have cultural, historical features visualize (covered) in this travel program