Overview

Traveling through Tajikistan is like going up to the roof of the world. The Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan are really something to see. Tajikistan has the Pamir Mountains. They are one of the most amazing mountain chains on Earth. Tajikistan is an old place. You can see things from a long time ago when you are in Tajikistan. There are temples in Tajikistan that are broken down. You can hear people speaking in Tajikistan in ways that are not common in other places. The people who live in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan have their ways of talking.

Trip Highlights

The Tajik Sea and Fann Mountain Views: Go through the Fann Mountains. They have snow covered tops in summer.
Journey to the Ancient World (UNESCO): Step back 5,500 years at the Ancient Settlement of Sarazm, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Legendary Lake Iskandarkul is a must-visit. It is a turquoise lake, in the mountains. This lake is named after Alexander the Great.
Grandeur of the Silk Road Cities: From the wood-carved halls of Kokhi Navruz in Dushanbe to the old Fortress of Timur Malik in Khujand you will see the development of buildings in Tajikistan before going into the lively Uzbek capital, Tashkent, where you will experience more of the Silk Road Cities.

Short Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2
Day 2: Tour of the city of Hissar and Dushanbe
Day 3
Day 3: Tour of the legendary lake Iskandarkul
Day 4
Day 4: Tour of Penjikent
Day 5
Day 5: Trip to Khujand city
Day 6
Day 6: Tour to Khujand city and departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

When you arrive at the airport, our team will be there to take you to your hotel. After you check in. Unpack and meet us in the lobby at 11:00. Then we will start the tour of the Tajik city. We will head to Victory Park first. It is a park with great views from the top. The park is really something. Then we will walk to Banner Square. It is a place with some things. After that we will go to Kokhi Navruz. This tea house has a lot of decorations. People say it is the one in Central Asia. Next we will walk around the Oriental Bazaar. It is a place with a lot of things to see and smell. At night we will take a walk around the city when it is all lit up. The city looks amazing at night. Then we will go back to the hotel. The Tajik city tour is going to be really fun. We will see the Tajik city in the day and at night. The Tajik city has a lot to offer. We will see it all. We are excited to show you around Tajik city.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Dushanbe

Day 2: Tour of the city of Hissar and Dushanbe

We will have breakfast at the hotel. Then meet at 08:30. We are going to the Hissar Historical and Cultural Reserve. The Hissar Historical and Cultural Reserve is not far from the capital city. At the Hissar Historical and Cultural Reserve we can see the Hissar Fortress and the old things around it. At 12:00 we will leave the Hissar Historical and Cultural Reserve. Then we will go to Dushanbe. In Dushanbe we will visit the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan. The National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan has a lot of old things. It has a sleeping Buddha statue that is 13 meters long. The Sleeping Buddha statue at the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan is the one in Central Asia. After we see the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, we will go back to the hotel. At the hotel you can rest.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Dushanbe

Day 3: Tour of the legendary lake Iskandarkul

You will have breakfast at the hotel. Then you will go for a drive to the Zarafshan Valley. The Zarafshan Valley is where you will see Lake Iskandarkul. Lake Iskandarkul is named after Alexander the Great. You will drive through the Shahristan Ravine and the Anzob Tunnel to get to Lake Iskandarkul. You will see rugged mountains in Tajikistan when you are driving to Lake Iskandarkul. When you get to Lake Iskandarkul, you will have lunch. You will have lunch at a place by Lake Iskandarkul. Then you will go for a hike to the Fan Niagara waterfall. The Fan Niagara Falls is 38 meters high. You will leave Lake Iskandarkul at 4:00 PM. Then you will head to the city of Panjakent. You will get to the city of Panjakent around 4:30 PM. You will start exploring the city of Panjakent. After exploring the city of Panjakent, you will check into your hotel for the night.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Panjakent

Day 4: Tour of Penjikent

We had breakfast at the hotel. Then we went out to explore Panjakent. Our first stop was the Ancient Settlement of Sarazm. The Ancient Settlement of Sarazm is a special place because it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Ancient Settlement of Sarazm is over 5,500 years old. The Ancient Settlement of Sarazm is one of the places where people lived in Central Asia a time ago. So the Ancient Settlement of Sarazm is a place to learn about how people lived back then. At the Ancient Settlement of Sarazm you will see the palace and the ancient citadel. You will also see a Zoroastrian Fire Temple at the Ancient Settlement of Sarazm. After visiting the Ancient Settlement of Sarazm we will go to the city bazaar. The city bazaar is a place where people buy and sell things every day. Then we will go to the Panjakent Museum. At the Panjakent Museum you can see Sogdian wall paintings and other old things from the Ancient Settlement of Sarazm. These things from the Ancient Settlement of Sarazm show us how people lived in the Ancient Settlement of Sarazm a time ago. The day will end when we take you back, to your hotel.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Penjikent

Day 5: Trip to Khujand city

We have our breakfast at the hotel. Then we start our trip to Khujand. The Fann Mountains are where we travel through. The Fann Mountains are really beautiful. When we drive through the tunnels and the winding roads, you will see the Fann Mountains. The Fann Mountains look amazing. You can even see snow on the Fann Mountains in the summer. When we get to Khujand we will go to the Bakhoriston Holiday Center. The Bakhoriston Holiday Center is on the shores of the Kayrakkum Reservoir. The Kayrakkum Reservoir is called the Tajik Sea by people. The Kayrakkum Reservoir has beaches with sand. They are great for relaxing. We will have dinner at a place and the people who work there are very nice. The food, at this place is good too. This is a way to end the day in northern Tajikistan at the Kayrakkum Reservoir.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Khujand

Day 6: Trip to Khujand city

You will have breakfast at the hotel. Then you will go on a tour of Khujand. Khujand is one of the cities in Central Asia. The first places you will visit are Pushkin Square and Kamoli Khujandi Square. These are nice squares. One of these squares is named after a famous poet from Khujand. Next you will visit the Fortress of Timur Malik and the Archaeological Museum. The Fortress of Timur Malik and the Archaeological Museum will show you what people did in the past. These places will show you what life was like in Khujand a time ago. Then you will go to the Sheikh Muslihiddin Memorial Complex. The Sheikh Muslihiddin Memorial Complex is a beautiful group of buildings. The buildings are sacred. When you are in Khujand, you have to visit the Panjshanbe Bazaar. The Panjshanbe Bazaar is a market in the middle of Khujand. The Panjshanbe Bazaar is one of the markets in Tajikistan. It is also one of the lively traditional markets in Tajikistan. You can walk around the Panjshanbe Bazaar. You can see the things people make in Khujand. You can see the spices they sell in the Panjshanbe Bazaar. After the tour of Khujand is finished, you will go to the border. You will cross the border into Uzbekistan. You will end the day in Tashkent. Tashkent is a city.

Meals:

Tour Inclusions

What's Included

  • Accommodation in Budget hotels
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • All transfers in AC vehicle
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Airfare/train tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch unless specified
  • Entrance fees to monuments