Tour Dushanbe-Panjakent-Dushanbe
for 2 days

Today you will go to the city of Penjikent, passing the Shakhristan pass (3,378 m). The road passes through the Anzob Pass (3,372 m), which offers an incredible view of the surrounding area. 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". The government palace, two temples, markets, and rich residential buildings decorated with numerous paintings and wooden and clay statues of ancient gods were located in the reliably protected city. Only in the 20th century were the ruins of this ancient city discovered. At the moment, only the ruins of residential buildings and administrative buildings, a fortress with a palace, a house of artisans, and a temple of fire worshippers have been preserved. You can also try the famous Panjikent pilaf.

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.