Tajikistan travel 5
Tajikistan travel 5
Destination: Tajikistan
Duration: 6 days
Day 1: Oibek - Khujand
We are happy to see you on Tajikistan travel 5. You will be met by Tajik driver and drive to Khujand city. This city is defined to be the second largest city of Tajikistan and found on the Syr Darya River at the mouth of the Fergana Valley. The residents of the city are 149,000. It is also the capital of the northernmost province of Tajikistan, nowadays Sughd. The afternoon will start by visiting a Cultural Palace of Khujant. It is important to note that the first president of Tajikistan was selected over there. In the end of day, we will visit Central Mosque that is found in the middle of the city. Rest is in a hotel.
Day 2: Khujand - Istravshan - Khujand
Have a nice day visiting Istravshan. It is a past center of trade and craft and very ancient in Central Asia. You will be impressed by city with its history in the II-VI cc BC. In Persian literature the city was identified as Kurukuda, In Sogdian ancient records as Kurushkuda although current academics recognize it with Cyruspol or Cyrus Eskhata established in VI century BC by Cyrus the Great. The tour will be continued to Mugtepa, the fifteenth century Kuk Gumbaz Mosque and home-grown bazaar. Immerse in the atmosphere of colorful oriental bazaars, visit imposing fortresses, and sacred mosques and mausoleums. We will back to Khujand. Night is in a hotel.
Day 3: Khujand - Seven Lakes
On this day of tour, we will drive to the Fannsky Gory (Fann Mountains). The road to the lakes goes over pass Shahriston of 3 378 m. It is one of the most popular hiking areas on tours. The journey will be continued to the Seven Lakes (Marquzor Lakes) of about 60 km south of Panjakent. On arrival we will have a short hiking trip where 7 lakes are located on different altitudes and have different colors. Meet local people and learn more about their lifestyle. Night is in a homestay.
Day 4: Seven Lakes - Penjakent
In the morning we will drive to Penjakent or so called "five villages" which is located in Khujand area of Tajikistan in a scenic Zeravshan river valley. Travelers will see remarkable city which originated in the 5th-8th centuries AD. Penjikent of that time was one of the most important cultural and crafts centers of Sogd and called "Central Asian Pompeii". It was well-organized city with a ruler's palace, two temples, markets, rich dwelling houses decorated with numerous paintings, wooden and clay statues of ancient gods where traces were found only in the last century. There are the remains of dwelling houses and office buildings, the citadel with the palace, the house of craftsmen, and fire worshipers church placed there. Transfer to a hotel for sleep.
Day 5: Penjakent - Dushanbe
The tour will start by driving to Dushanbe over Anzob pass of 3 372 m and tunnel of Isticlol. On the way you will enjoy panorama views and take vibrant photos. The second half of the day is dedicated to a guided city tour where you can visit Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, House of parliament and Jomi theatre. Walk in National park to see Ministry of Inner Affairs and the biggest National Flag in the world of 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. The tour will be continued to the Central Museum and Archeological museum and Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. Night is in a hotel.
Day 6: Flight
In the morning is transfer to the airport. Tajikistan travel 5 is done. We hope you enjoyed on tours.
Transport:
02-04 pax - Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax - 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10- pax - 3 cars: Hyundai Starex
Price per person:
02 pax - 825 $
04 pax - 515 $
06 pax - 545 $
08 pax - 455 $
10 pax - 485 $
Single - 100 $
Half board - 75 $
Full board - 150 $
English speaking guide - 590 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Khujand - "Firuz" Hotel 4*
Marquzor - Homestay
Penjakent - "Umariyon" Hotel 3*
Dushanbe - "Meridians" Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide