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Meeting point
Khujand
End location
Khujand

Duration

9 days

Length

1400 km

Location

Khujand

Recommended group composition

2-8 per

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Recommended age

18+

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1 545 $ / pr

Tour in brief

Explore Tajikistan’s highlights on this exciting tour. Begin in Dushanbe where you’ll visit the National Museum of Antiquities and Navruz Palace before venturing to Iskanderkul to enjoy stunning views and short hikes. Visit Gazza village for a cooking class and folklore show before heading to Voru village to meet locals. Discover Penjikent’s ruins and explore the Seven Lakes area before continuing on to Khujand, an ancient city with a rich history. Along the way, enjoy delicious meals and comfortable accommodations.

Tour organizer and guide

Paramount Journey

Paramount Journey

Paramount Journey is a pioneering travel company specializing in adventure and cultural tours of Tajikistan. It's the brainchild of a passionate group of adventurers and explorers who want to share the wonders of Tajikistan's nature, as well as its rich history and culture.

Bakhtiyor Shurboev

Bakhtiyor ShurboevYour guide

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  • I make a fire from grass and sticks
  • With humor

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Tour program

Day 1. Dushanbe

Day 1. Dushanbe

Upon your arrival mid-night, you'll be greeted at the airport by our representative and transferred to your luxurious 5 star hotel. Take a moment to settle in and get refreshed before stepping out to explore the vibrant city. Your hotel, the Serena, is located in the picturesque Ismoili Somoni avenue surrounded by lush green trees. Make sure to take a dip in the rooftop pool of your hotel for a truly relaxing experience.

Later in the evening, join us for a welcome dinner with a music and dance performance that will give you a taste of the local culture. Get ready to be entertained and enjoy a delicious meal with new friends.
Excursions and leisure Walk, Photo, Dance program Where we live Serena Hotel

Day 2. Dushanbe

Day 2. Dushanbe

Our city tour will start with a visit to the National Museum of Antiquities with its famous Sleeping Buddha, excavated from the Buddhist monastery at Ajina Teppa. Our next stop is the Navruz Palace, an extraordinary modern building decorated by hundreds of artisans from all over Tajikistan. Most of the rooms are now used for official government meetings, or for international conferences, but one room is open to the public and used as a popular wedding venue. This is a unique opportunity to tour the interior of this ornate contemporary palace. Afterwards, we will visit the handicrafts centre to meet master craftsmen, including those involved in the creation of the Navruz Palace.

After lunch, we will visit the statue of Ismail Somoni in Rudaki Park. This large monument commemorates the 1,100th anniversary of the Samanid State, a Golden Age of the Tajik nation, when science and arts flourished. From there we will walk through pretty Rudaki Park, which is dedicated to the great Persian poet Rudaki, who also lived during the Samanid period, in the 10th century.
Excursions and leisure Walk, Photo, Excursion Where we live Serena Hotel

Day 3. Iskanderkul

Day 3. Iskanderkul

It’s a moderately long but scenic drive out of Dushanbe to Iskanderkul. We will stop on the way to have lunch in Sarvoda. By early afternoon we will reach Iskanderkul (2191m), the triangular lake named after Alexander the Great (“Iskander” is the Persian form of Alexander). It is considered to be one of the most exquisitely beautiful lakes in all of the former Soviet Union. In addition to admiring the views there will be time for a short hike to Iskander Waterfall and Snake Lake before dinner. We will spend the night in cottages on the lake shore, where the rooms have private bathrooms.
Excursions and leisure Walk, Photo Where we live Cottage (Lake View)

Day 4. Gazza

Day 4. Gazza

After breakfast we drive toward Penjikent region. We reach Gazza village we will have a lunch at the guesthouse. On arrival to the village you can rest at the guesthouse or walk and explore the village. For the dinner we will have an opportunity to have cooking master class with local folklore show either in here or in Penjikent.
Excursions and leisure Walk, Photo, Cooking master class, Local folk show Where we live Guest house

Day 5. Penjikent

Day 5. Penjikent

After the breakfast we will be transferred to the one the most iconic and authentic village in the Zerafshan valley – Voru village. Voru is a mountain village, it is located on the left bank of the Archmaydon river. The houses in the village are built in a steep gorge which allows for the rooftop of one house to serve as the yard for the house above. We will be hosted by them and have a chance to meet some of their family members.

By evening, we will reach Penjikent – known as Pompeii of Central Asia. We check it at our hotel and start the sightseeing of Old Penjikent and Sarasm ruins (both UNESCO World Heritage sites).
Excursions and leisure Walk, Photo Where we live Panjikent Plaza

Day 6 - Penjikent-7 lakes – Penjikent

Day 6 - Penjikent-7 lakes – Penjikent

Our day trip will start with a bumpy ride into the mountains to explore the area of the Seven Lakes. This mountain valley is not far from Penjikent, but due to the bad road conditions, the trip takes a full day. We will drive up the valley to the sixth lake. It is then a short and easy hike of about two hours (both ways) to the seventh and highest lake, Hazorchashma. There will be time to enjoy the scenery and wander along the lake shore before hiking back down to the sixth lake and returning by road to Penjikent. On the way down we will stop for a walk in a couple of villages and will have a lunch at guesthouse in Noffin village.
Excursions and leisure Walk, Photo Where we live Panjikent Plaza

Day 7. Khujand

Day 7. Khujand

It is time to leave the mountains behind and return to urban life, journeying to the city of Khujand in northern Tajikistan. Khujand is situated on the Syr Darya River in the Fergana Valley. It is an ancient city with a history dating back to Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great. On the way we will visit Istaravshan, a city founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC which recently celebrated its 2,500th anniversary. Istaravshan’s artisans are highly regarded across Central Asia and the city is still well known in Tajikistan for its blacksmiths, who hand-craft knives of excellent quality. We will visit the blacksmiths’ workshops near the entrance to the city’s market, and also meet a woodcarvers workshop and a comb maker’s house. There will be time to see the main historical sights – the Kok Gumbaz and the Hazrat Shoh Mosque – before continuing on our way to Khujand. We will arrive in the evening and check in at the hotel.
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Master classes Where we live Khujand Grand Hotel

Day 8 - Khujand – Tashkent

Day 8 - Khujand – Tashkent

After breakfast, we will visit Khujand’s main market, Panjshabe Bazaar, which is the largest market in Tajikistan. Our city tour will continue to the Maslihaddin Mosque, the Lenin Monument, and Arbob Cultural Palace, where we will also visit a small factory which produces traditional Tajik textiles. We will have lunch at Anora, a house museum where you can appreciate traditional design and experience the authentic atmosphere of a Tajiki house. The friendly family members are always happy to welcome guests from different cultures and to exchange experiences with interested travellers. After lunch we drive to our final attraction, to the women's factory Khujand atlas. Khujand Atlas was one of the leading textile factory that use silk for production of traditional Atlas textile. During our visit, we'll get an inside look at the production process and learn about the history of the factory and its significance in the local economy. We'll also have the opportunity to purchase some of the beautiful atlas products for souvenirs. Afterwards, we will departure to Tashkent which will take about 3 hours ride.
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Hyatt Regency or another of the same level

Day 9. Departure

Day 9. Departure

Your driver will transfer you to the international airport.
Where we live Without accommodation

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What's included:

  • English speaking guide
  • Hotel Serena in Dushanbe
  • Meals specified in the program
  • Transport
  • All permits and entrance fees to specified locations
  • Culinary master class
  • Folklore show
  • Visa support

What's not included:

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for the guide and drivers
  • Meals not specified in the program

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