Tour Dushanbe-Hisar Fortress-Dushanbe
for 2 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.

Today you will go to the fortress of Hisar (VII–XVII centuries), which is 35 km away from the city. 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. The Madrasa-i Kuhna monument (new school of the 16th–17th centuries), the Makhdumi Azam mosque and mausoleum (16th century) have recently been restored. After the tour, you will return to Dushanbe and visit the Botanical Garden and Victory Square. This square offers a panoramic view of the city.