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Trip and sightseeing around Dushanbe

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Meeting point
Dushanbe
End location
Dushanbe

Duration

5 days

Length

420 km

Location

Khatlon region

Recommended group composition

1-15 per

Difficulty level

Very easy - Suitable for individuals with minimal physical fitness or experience. Involves short, flat walks with little elevation gain or loss.

Easy - Requires basic physical fitness. Involves moderate walking on well-maintained trails with gentle inclines and declines.

Optimal - Suitable for individuals with average physical fitness. Involves moderate to challenging hiking, often with some elevation gain or loss.

Intense - Demands good physical fitness and endurance. Involves long hikes on rugged terrain with significant elevation changes.

Extreme - Suitable for experienced hikers and mountaineers. Involves technical climbing, glacier crossings, and exposure to high-altitude environments.

Super extreme - Reserved for highly skilled and experienced adventurers. Involves challenging mountaineering expeditions with significant risks and potential dangers.

Optimal

Recommended age

8+

The price is per person, prices change for group trips.

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Tour in brief

A five-day sightseeing tour around Dushanbe. During the tour you will see a vibrant and dynamically developing city, that still combines old Soviet architecture with modern skyscrapers. Join a group and get ready to explore the capital of Tajikistan and interesting places around it!

Tour organizer and guide

Taj Adventures

Taj Adventures

Our company has been operating in the tourism industry since 2010 and during this long period we have served more than 50 thousand tourists from different countries of the world.

Tour program

Day 1. Driving to Shahritus-Qubodiyon district

Day 1. Driving to Shahritus-Qubodiyon district

We drive to Shahritus-Qubodiyon district (110 km southwards) to visit Khoja Mashhad Mausoleum in Shahritus district. Mausoleum and mosque that were once attached to the Khoja Mashhad Madrassa, were built about 1,200 years ago and are among the oldest Islamic sites in Tajikistan. Enjoy the ancient architecture of the Mausoleum. Lunch in café by the Mausoleum. After lunch we will visit the sacred and splendid site of Chiluchor Chashma - "Forty-Four Springs". It is like a small oasis in the desert. The springs are full of fish that worth seeing. Drive back to Dushanbe. Overnight in a hotel in Dushanbe
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Hotel

Day 2. Leaving Dushanbe eastward for Nurek Dam

Day 2. Leaving Dushanbe eastward for Nurek Dam

Leaving Dushanbe eastward for Nurek Dam, built in 1980 on the Vakhsh River (75 km). Enjoying the big water reservoir of the Nurek Hydro Power Station. The Nurek Dam is the highest dam in the world with highest point located 310 m above its basement. Lunch in Nurek city. After lunch sightseeing around Nurek city. Driving back to Dushanbe. Overnight in Hotel in Dushanbe.
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Hotel

Day 3. Driving to Varzob valley

Day 3. Driving to Varzob valley

Next day we go to Varzob valley, which is a favorite recreation destination for the capital residents for its marvelous placement with a beautiful and attracting view. On the way we will also visit “Khoja Obi garm” resort. It’s a natural hot spring that is believed to have healing features. Lunch in Varzob valley. In the winter people also come to the place nearby called Safed-Dara to ski. Enjoy the good scenery of the Valley. Drive back to Dushanbe. Overnight in the hotel in Dushanbe.
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Hotel

Day 4. Driving to Hisor Fortress

Day 4. Driving to Hisor Fortress

This day we will go to Hisor Fortress, 25 km away from Dushanbe plus 4 km more from Hisor city. It is one of the main Tajikistan monuments - Hisor historical reserve. Lunch in Hisor. After lunch we explore the fortress with arc built in XVI, old madrassah built in XVI c on the territory of 2250 sq m, Caravan Serai built in 1808, Mosque "Sangin", Mausoleum of Mahdumi Abzam built in XVI and Historical museum located in Old Madrassah building and has a display of 3200 exhibits. Drive back to Dushanbe. Overnight in the hotel.
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Hotel

Day 5. Sightseeing Dushanbe city

Day 5. Sightseeing Dushanbe city

Sightseeing within the Dushanbe city. Visit Gurminj Museum of Traditional Musical Instrument, National Museum of antiquities, Ismaili Centre Dushanbe, National museum of Tajikistan, Rudaki park, Somoni Square, Victory Park, Mosque and market. Lunch in Dushanbe. Overnight in Dushnabe.
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What's included:

  • Transportation
  • Food
  • Accomodation
  • Guide

What's not included:

  • Alcohol

The price is per person, prices change for group trips.

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