Tour Dushanbe-Hissar Fortress-Dushanbe-Iskandarkul-Panjakent-Dushanbe
for 5 days

An accompanying guide will meet you at the Dushanbe airport. There are fortified areas and a citadel on this historical site. The fortress served as the residence of the Emir of Bukhara. Its location was on a high hill, and the gun loopholes protected a 1-meter wall. Inside the fortress, there was a garden, and opposite, there was a lively market with a caravanserai and shops. At the moment, only the main gate with two towers has been preserved. Recently, the restoration of the monument "Madras-i Kuhna" (a new school of the 16th–17th centuries), the mosque and mausoleum "Makhdumi Azam" (16th century) has been completed. After the tour, you will return to Dushanbe. In the capital of Tajikistan, you can 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 name of the city of Penjakent 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, Penjakent 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 Penjakent 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 " Penjakent pilaf" can be organized.

Today you will return to Dushanbe. On the way, you will cross the Anzob Pass and the Istiqlol Tunnel. On the way, you will be able to see a large number of mountain passes. We will make a couple of stops to capture all the 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. In 2012, the population of Dushanbe was 1 million people.

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