The best of Tajikistan Tour

Name of the tour: The best of Tajikistan Tour

Duration: 6 days & 5 nights

Day 1: Dushabe – Hissor – Dushanbe
Upon arrival at the airport, you will meet with our driver. Then he will take you to Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan. After driving 35 kilometers, you will come to Hisor fortress established in the VII–XVII centuries. This historical place has fortified areas and citadel. The delegate of the Emir of Bukhara used the fortress as a residence. The fortress was located on a high hill and the building is interesting with 1meter thick walls and loopholes for guns and cannons. Moreover, a pool and a garden inside of it made the place very unique. Also, there was a busy market square with a caravanserai and number of shops.  Not much things survived of the fortress expect the entrance gate with its two imposing towers. The monuments of “Madrasa I Kuhna”, mosque, the mausoleum of “Mahdumi Azam” are included in Hisar. Visiting all these historical places will make you have unforgettable memories. After returning back to Dushanbe and having our lunch, we will go to Botanical garden and Victory Park. Here you can take pleasure in panoramic view of the city. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to the hotel where you will spend the night.

Day 2: Dushanbe – Ramit – Dushanbe
In the morning we will start our tour with going to the state natural reserve "Ramit". It was organized by the Government of the Tajik SSR in 1959. It is in the picturesque Ramit gorge, near to Vahdat town and a bit more than 80 kilometers from Dushanbe city. The territory of the reserve is 1176–3195 meters high above the see level and on the slopes of the Hissar Range. There is the Ramit River in the gorge, where trout fish is found. This place is also unique with its rich flora, where several names of medicinal herbs can be found. Moreover, here you can see mountain goats, wild boars and other species of animals and birds. The creation of an artificial population of Bukhara deer is considered as one of the important achievements of the reserve.  

Day 3: Dushanbe – Iskanderkul Lake
We will start our trip to Iskanderkul lake. This high Mountain lake is at an altitude of 2 255 meters above sea level and situated in the popular Fann Mountains. In order to get to this amazing place, we will go over Anzob pass that is 3 372 meters high. It is impossible to convey its beauty in words especially the panoramic view. Upon arrival to Iskanderkul, you will have time for walk along the beaches of the lake. Furthermore, we will hike 40 minutes in order to see the waterfall. Tajikistan has more 1 000 rivers, 2 000 lakes and 8000 glaciers. This country takes the second place among the CIS countries for volume of water resources. So, you will have a great opportunity to see one of them, the beautiful waterfall. Today your night is in s homestay.

Day 4: Iskanderkul Lake
Today’s day is dedicated for hiking at Famous Fann Mountains. In the past it was known as "Kuhistan", which means "Mountainous Country". There are more than 30 pure and variegated lakes in Fanns. They are in different size and shape.  Nowadays Fann Mountains are popular among both tourists and locals being a great trekking and climbing destination, also a weekend spot.  This is a place where you will spend a wonderful time and enjoy the tour. You will spend the night in a homestay.

Day 5: Iskanderkul – Dushanbe
In the morning we will go to Dushanbe. The road will go over mountain passes, one of them is Anzob Pass that is 3 372 meters high and through tunnel of Isticlol.  You will have a great chance to enjoy amazing panoramic views and to take wonderful pictures. In the afternoon you will have a guided city tour. The tour of Dushanbe includes visits of Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. Further we will have time for walk in National park, for make a number of photos and see the biggest National Flag in the world. It is 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. Then we will have excursion in Central Museum. After having lunch, we will visit Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. At the end of the day you will be transferred to the hotel.

Day 6: Airport
Today you are returning back your home. In the morning you will be transferred to the airport by our driver. This is the last day of your tour in Tajikistan.