Eight Days of Tajik History and Highland Scenery — Private Group Journey
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- Duration
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Format
- Private tour
- Group size
- Up to 3 travelers
- Starts from
- Dushanbe
- Ends at
- Khujand
About This Tour
Travel from the capital and Hisor to the southern districts, then cross the Fann region toward Khujand. The route combines lakes and striking landforms with a sequence of historic towns.
This version is arranged for a private party travelling together. The quoted services and group size are confirmed with the itinerary before travel.
Planning guides for this route
Use these practical guides to check season timing, route difficulty, logistics, and packing before you choose dates.
Route
Dushanbe
Khujand
Stops Along the Way
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Begin with Hisor Sheep Monument and continue through the day's route toward Dushanbe. Along the way, make time for Kharbuza Teahouse, Hisor Citadel and Old Madrasa of Hisor.
Route stops:
- Hisor Sheep Monument
- Kharbuza Teahouse — exterior visit
- Hisor Citadel
- Old Madrasa of Hisor
- Dushanbe
Begin with Ismoil Somoni Memorial and continue through the day's route toward Istiqlol Monument. Along the way, make time for National Library of Tajikistan, Rudaki Park, Palace of the Nation, Flagpole Square, National Museum of Tajikistan and Kokhi Navruz.
Route stops:
- Ismoil Somoni Memorial
- National Library of Tajikistan — exterior visit
- Rudaki Park
- Palace of the Nation — exterior visit
- Flagpole Square
- National Museum of Tajikistan
- Kokhi Navruz
- Istiqlol Monument
- Mehrgon Bazaar — optional, subject to the agreed programme
Begin with Nurek Hydropower Museum and continue through the day's route toward Dushanbe. Along the way, make time for Nurek Central Park, Nurek Dam Area and Nurek Pomegranate Gardens.
Route stops:
- Nurek Hydropower Museum
- Nurek Central Park
- Nurek Dam Area
- Nurek Pomegranate Gardens
- Dushanbe
Begin with Kulob and continue through the day's route toward Dushanbe. Along the way, make time for Hulbuk Fortress, Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani Complex and Childukhtaron Valley.
Route stops:
- Kulob
- Hulbuk Fortress
- Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani Complex
- Childukhtaron Valley
- Dushanbe
Begin with Iskandarkul and continue through the day's route toward Panjakent. Along the way, make time for Snake Lake and Fann Waterfall. Walking sections are paced to suit trail conditions, with the turnaround agreed before setting out.
Route stops:
- Iskandarkul
- Snake Lake
- Fann Waterfall
- Panjakent
Begin with Ancient Sarazm and continue through the day's route toward Khujand. Along the way, make time for Seven Lakes Valley, Istaravshan, Hazrati Shoh Complex, Istaravshan Craft Quarter and Mug Fortress.
Route stops:
- Ancient Sarazm
- Seven Lakes Valley
- Istaravshan
- Hazrati Shoh Complex
- Istaravshan Craft Quarter
- Mug Fortress
- Khujand
Begin with Khujand and continue through the day's route toward Arbob Palace. Along the way, make time for Khujand Citadel, Kamoli Khujandi Park and Panjshanbe Bazaar.
Route stops:
- Khujand
- Khujand Citadel
- Kamoli Khujandi Park
- Panjshanbe Bazaar
- Arbob Palace
- Khujand Cable Car — optional, subject to the agreed programme
Begin this stage of the journey in the Tajikistan area. Review the day's arrangements and continue with the local transfer or walk set out in the confirmed programme.
Route stops:
- Kayrakkum Reservoir — optional, subject to the agreed programme
Tour Details
Included in this programme
- Basic guesthouse or hostel accommodation
- Local guiding for the planned visits
- Admission at Iskandarkul
- Lunch on the specified tour days
- Tourism taxes listed in the package
- Permission arrangements for the Nurek dam area
- Admission at Sarazm
- Admission at the scheduled Hisor sites
- Admission at the specified Dushanbe sites
- Admission at the scheduled Istaravshan sites
- Admission at the scheduled Nurek sites
- Admission at the scheduled Khujand sites
- The specified airport car transfers
- Four wheel drive transport on the planned road stages
Costs to arrange separately
- Dinner
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Boat rides
- Horse rides
- Personal purchases and incidental expenses
Meeting and transfers
Meeting arrangements are agreed in the Dushanbe area. The exact address, pickup time and any border handover are confirmed before travel.
Travel window and access
Travel window: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Actual access depends on local conditions.
Price and group size
The displayed amount is per traveller; the request total changes with the number of travellers. The final services and travel arrangements are confirmed before a request becomes a booking. This format is for 2–3 travellers. Child arrangements are quoted separately; no automatic child discount is assumed.
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