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Tajikistan tour from Samarkand If you want a good introduction to Tajikistan, but don’t have a lot of time, consider this 4-day tour. Start from Samarkand, and cross to Panjakent on the Tajik side. Panjakent is famous for its ancient ruins (all that remains of a city that was resettled in the 8th century by Arab conquerers) and the Rudaki Museum, dedicated to the famous Persian poet who was born here. From Panjakent, head into the Fann Mountains, where you will see the Seven Lakes. Each lake has a unique color and setting, making them ideal for a mountain excursion and picnic. The last stop is Khujand, long an important city for its fortress and bazaar. Explore Khujand to learn about the history and culture of the region, with stops at the Museum of Archaeology and Fortification and the Payshanba Bazaar. Return to Tashkent, Uzbekistan at the end of the tour. As mentioned above, Panjakent’s history stretched back over 2,500 years and a wealth of ruins can be found about 1...

Tajikistan tour from Tashkent Tajikistan is the most unusual country in Central Asia. Take 6-day Tajikistan tour from Tashkent to this unique land, and your heart will be impressed with beautiful mountain peaks touching the sky, cold lakes reflecting unlimited sky. In 6 days, you will travel from north to south, from city to city, from steppes to mountain passes. Here, as in any classical cultural tour, you will enjoy interesting excursions to sights and museums, though the magic of this trip is in its tranquility away from hectic life and traditional holiday. Take a pilgrimage to the mountains, and you will find peace that each of us is lacking today. Khujand is the 2nd largest city in Tajikistan with the 2500 year history, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. Not surprisingly it was also on the Great Silk Road. The name of the city changed throughout time: Khujend, Leninabad, Khujand (Khudzhand, Khojand). Khujand mainly occupies the left bank of ...

Pamir Highway Tour Pamir Highway Tour is a fascinating trip to Tajikistan where you will cross many high-mountain passes, winding serpentine roads, see monuments of the Islamic, Buddhist and unique Pamir cultures. Moreover, you will have around like-minded adventurers to share your impressions and experiences. The tour will start in the capital of Tajikistan where you will see the main sights of Dushanbe and its surroundings. After this informative entry, you will have a week of snow-capped mountains, as the height will be closer, you will have acclimatization to the air of the Pamir Mountains. You will see beautiful villages, wild flows of the River Pyandj, cross one of the highest passes – Ak- Baytal (4655 m) and learn a lot about the history of the Pamir tract once connected to the Great Silk Road and the Great Game. Pamir Highway Tour is not merely a walking trip. It is a choice of real adventurers. Check out the detailed tour program, select the appropriate date, an...

Panjakent City Tour Discover the highlights of Tajikistan’s historical city of Panjakent and magnificent Seven Lakes on Panjakent City Tour. Explore the World Heritage site of Sarazm and the ruins of the ancient Sogdian settlement, see the sights of Panjakent city, marvel at the seven different coloured mountain lakes, and enjoy a lakeside picnic. Ancient Panjakent was a small but flourishing town of the Sogdians in pre-Islamic Central Asia. It was known as Panchekanth. It means five towns (villages) in Persian. The ethnic and territorial name "Soghd/Soghdian" or Sughd/Sughdian was mentioned in history as early as the Iranian Achaemenid Dynasty (6th century BC). The Achaemenids founded several city-states, as well as cities along the ancient Silk road and in the Zarafshan valley. The town grew in the 5th century AD and many professionals such as established businessmen and landowners made their livelihoods in Panjakent. In AD 722, Arab Muslims forces besieged ...

Panjakent City Tour Discover the highlights of Tajikistan’s historical city of Panjakent and magnificent Seven Lakes on Panjakent City Tour. Explore the World Heritage site of Sarazm and the ruins of the ancient Sogdian settlement, see the sights of Panjakent city, marvel at the seven different coloured mountain lakes, and enjoy a lakeside picnic. Ancient Panjakent was a small but flourishing town of the Sogdians in pre-Islamic Central Asia. It was known as Panchekanth. It means five towns (villages) in Persian. The ethnic and territorial name "Soghd/Soghdian" or Sughd/Sughdian was mentioned in history as early as the Iranian Achaemenid Dynasty (6th century BC). The Achaemenids founded several city-states, as well as cities along the ancient Silk road and in the Zarafshan valley. The town grew in the 5th century AD and many professionals such as established businessmen and landowners made their livelihoods in Panjakent. In AD 722, Arab Muslims forces besieged ...

Dushanbe Layover Tour Dushanbe layover tour will introduce you the capital of Tajikistan and spirit of Tajik people. During the tour you will visit Ismail Somoni Statue, historical outstanding ruler, Museum of Antiques and Musical Instruments Museum. You will also explore vicinities of the capital, Hissar Fortress with old madrassahs and try the local cuisine. Book the short and intense tour to make the most of few stopover hours in Dushanbe! At the beginning of the twenty-first century, Dushanbe, along with Tajikistan, continued to struggle from the after-effects of Soviet occupation and civil war. Tajikistan was poorest nation in the Soviet sphere. Today, it is challenged by corruption, weak governance, widespread unemployment, seasonal power shortages, an external debt burden, and serious environmental problems resulting from the agricultural and industrial policies employed under Soviet rule. Active measures are required to overcome political corruption and to e...