Tour Dushanbe-Iskandarkul-7 lakes-Penjikent-Khujand-Istaravshan-Khujand-Dushanbe
for 8 days

An accompanying guide will meet you at the Dushanbe airport. Today you will have a tour of the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe. You will be able to learn a lot of interesting things about the city. The tour will begin with a visit to Rudaki Park, the National Library, and the White House. You will be able to see the flagpole with the flag of Tajikistan, the Parliament Building, and the National Park, where you can not only walk, but also take some photos against the background of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the largest national flag in the world. The height of the flagpole is 165 m, the area is 1,800 m, the width is 30 m, and the length is 60 m. The tour will continue with a visit to the Central Museum. In the afternoon, you are scheduled to visit the Gurminja Museum of Traditional Musical Instruments and the colorful Asian Bazaar. There you will get to know the Tajik people better and will also be able to buy both souvenirs and different types of nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Overnight at the hotel.

You will have an excursion to the high-altitude lake Iskandarkul (2,255 m), located in the Fan Mountains. This place is one of the most fabulously beautiful in Central Asia. The road passes through the Anzob Pass (3,372 m), from where the full beauty of these areas opens. You can walk around the lake and to the waterfall. The road to the waterfall will take about 40 minutes. Tajikistan ranks second in terms of water resources among Central Asian countries. There are more than 1,000 rivers, 2,000 lakes and 8,000 glaciers. You can also sit on the coast and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Today you will feel the flavor of local life. The night in the guest house.

Today you will have an excursion to the Fan Mountains. These neighborhoods are among the most popular tourist destinations in Central Asia. You will go to the south side of Penjikent to the Seven Lakes. The distance is approximately 60 km. You will have a chance to arrange a real hiking trip. Your path will pass through the gorge, where there are 7 lakes. They differ in location and color. You will be able to get to know the locals and their way of life better. The night in a homestay.

The name of the city of Punjakent translates as "five villages." It is located in the Khujand region of the Zeravshan River Valley in the Republic of Tajikistan. The city originated in the 5th–8th centuries A.D. from where the history of the five villages began. In ancient times, Punjakent was a center of culture and artisans. It was also known as the "Central Asian Pompeii". You will be able to see the archaeological excavations of the ruins of Old Penjikent and the Old City of Sarazm. In ancient times, the city of Sarazm served as a stop for travelers along the Great Silk Road. By the evening, at your request, the national dish "Panjikent pilaf" can be organized. Overnight in a guesthouse.

Today you will have an excursion to Khujand through the Shakhristanistan pass (3,378 m). Khujand ranks second in size after Dushanbe. It is located on the Syr Darya River at the mouth of the Fergana Valley. About 149,000 people live here. In addition, Khujand is the capital of Sogd. The tour includes a visit to the Khujand Museum and the Arbob Palace, where the first president of Tajikistan was elected. You will be able to see one of the largest "Tea Houses" in Tajikistan. It is located near the palace. You will also visit the Central Mosque and the Panjshanbeh Bazaar, which are located in the city center. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, you will go to the old town of Istaravshan (100 km.). In ancient times, Istaravshan was a trade and handicraft center, as well as one of the ancient cities of Central Asia. Istaravshan is rightfully called a museum city. The history of the city begins in the II-VI centuries BC. In Persian literature, the city is referred to as Kurukuda, in Sogdian ancient records as Kurushkuda, while modern scholars identify it with Kiraspol or Cyrus Eshata, founded in the VI century BC by Cyrus the Great. You can visit Mugtepa, the fifteenth-century Kuk Gumbaz Mosque, and the local bazaar. You will experience the flavor of the oriental bazaar, visit the majestic fortresses and be surprised by the originality of the architecture of mosques and mausoleums. At the end of the tour, you will return to Khujand. Overnight at the hotel.

Today you will go to Dushanbe. Your path will pass through the Shahristan and Anzob passes and the Istiqlol tunnel. The road will pass through mountain passes. We'll make a few stops to capture everything. Beauty in photos. Dushanbe is not only the capital of Tajikistan, but also its largest city. The name of the city means "Monday" in Tajik. In ancient times, there was a village on the site of the city that was popular for its market on Mondays. Thus, this area received such a name. Night is in a hotel.

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