Tour description
This tour package has a historical, cultural and informational nature, and covers the visit and meeting of the achievements of ancestors, which were achieved ten centuries or a thousand years ago. The significance of the ancestors' achievements is that they remain world-famous to this day, and the initiators - the ancestors of the Persian-Tajik people are recognized as extraordinary people, scientists and scholars, and prominent figures of religion and knowledge.
TAJIKISTAN is the land of the highest peaks, powerful glaciers, rapid, turbulent rivers, unique beautiful lakes, unique vegetation and rare animals. It is the mountain, floor landscape that determines the distinctiveness and uniqueness of the nature of Tajikistan, the richness of its forms brought by the diversity of climatic zones. In the republic, in an hour and a half of flight from the sultry heat of the Vakhsh valley, you can get into the arctic cold of the eternal snows of the Pamirs.
The history of the Tajik people dates back to the depths of centuries, to the beginning of human civilization. The most ancient finds on the territory of modern Tajikistan serve as the evidence. The mountains and valleys of Tajikistan, the peoples who lived on its territory are mentioned in ancient sources of ancient authors: Pliny and Ptolemy.
At the beginning of the 9th century, tendencies toward national self-identification of the people arisen, the first state formations of Tajik people appeared, the largest of which was the Samanid state with its capital in Bukhara, founded by Ismail Somoni from the Samanid dynasty.
The Tajiks made a significant contribution to the spiritual treasury of civilization, gave the world outstanding and remarkable scientists, philosophers, writers, poets and architects whose works have become an integral part of the scientific and cultural baggage accumulated by the world civilization. Examples of this are the lyrics of Abuabdullo Rudaki, the founder of Persian-Tajik literature, the immortal poem “Shahnama” by Abul Qasim Firdausi and “The Canon of Medical Science” Abu Ali Ibn Sina (Avicenna), the treatise that for centuries served as the main medical guide in European educational institutions. The world poetry stars: Khayyam, Rumi, Saadi, Hafiz, Jami, masters of artistic creativity Borbad, Mani, Behzod – were known far beyond the boundaries of ancient Sugd, Khorasan and Movarounnahr – the main territory of modern Central Asia.
SAMARKAND is one of the oldest cities in the world, it was founded in the 8th century BC. In ancient history, Samarkand was the capital of the ancient Sogdian state, and it was mentioned in the written source "Avesta".
BUKHARA - the magnificent capital of the Samani state and the most important city of Movarunnahr is located downstream of the Zarafshan River (formerly the Sogd River). It is one of the oldest cities with a history of more than 2500 years. Most of the residents of Bukhara are Tajiks.
DESTINATIONS / SIGHTSEEING: Samarqand – Bukhara – Panjakent – Istaravshan – Khujand – Qayraqqum / Tajik Sea – Iskanderkul Lake – Dushanbe – Hissar / Hissar Fortress – Norak – Kulob – Muminabad / Childukhtaron
Availability: March - October
Direction: Samarqand – Bukhara – Panjakent – Istaravshan – Khujand – Dushanbe – Hissar – Kulob 
Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Type of tour: privet (for 2-4 people), if Solo +50%
Program of the tour
Arrival Day, Uzbekistan, Samarkand
- You will be picked up from International airport of Samarqand and transfer to the hotel.
- Accommodation to the hotel.
- Free time.
Uzbekistan, Samarkand excursion
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07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel. - 08:00 – sightseeing of Samarqand
Samarqand is a famous for its rich history and beautiful Islamic architecture. It was once an important city on the ancient Silk Road and today is a popular tourist destination. Samarkand is home to several important landmarks, including Registan Square, Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, and Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis.
Gure Amir Mausoleum is a historic mausoleum located in Samarkand. It was built in the 15th century and is the final resting place of the Asian conqueror Timur and several of his descendants. The mausoleum features elaborate tilework and intricate carvings.
Rukhabad Mausoleum is another historic mausoleum located in Samarkand. It was built in the 14th century and contains the tomb of the Islamic scholar and philosopher Sheikh Burhanuddin Sagardji. The mausoleum features a unique domed structure and intricate tilework.
Registan Square is a historic square in Samarkand that is surrounded by three important Islamic buildings: Ulugbek Madrasah, Sher-Dor Madrasah, and Tilla-Qori Madrasah. It dates back to the 15th century and is known for its stunning tilework and intricate architectural details
- 13:00 – Lunch, after lunch visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siyab baazar, Khojai-Khizr Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda
Bibi-Khanym Mosque is a historic mosque located in Samarkand. It was built in the 15th century and was once one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world. The mosque features intricate tilework and a large entrance portal.
Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis is a complex of historic mausoleums and tombs located in Samarkand. It dates back to the 11th century and is the final resting place of several important figures in Islamic history. The complex features unique tilework and intricate carvings.
- 17:00 – End of day, free time
Bukhara tour
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07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel. - 08:00 – Departure to Bukhara, tha same time visit Bahouddin Naqshband Medresse
Bahouddin Naqshband was born in March 1318 in the village of Qasri Hinduvan, which was one farsakh from the city of Bukhara. Like the majority of the sedentary population of the region, Bahouddin Naqshband was a Tajik, i.e. a speaker of Persian and a participant in its culture. According to H. Algar / Encyclopædia Iranica, the texts that claim Bahouddin Naqshband was descended from the Islamic prophet Muhamma through Ja'far al-Sadiq (died 765), should be "treated with reserve".
- 13:00 – lunch the same time
- 17:00 – arriving Bukhara, accommodation to hotel, free time
Bukhara sightseeing
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07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel. - 08:00 – sightseeing of Bukhara: Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Khauz Mosque, Ark Citadel, Po-i-Kalyan Complex (Kalyan Minaret and others), Ulugbek Madrasah, Abdulaziz- Khan Madrasah. After lunch visit Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasah, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, domed shopping arcade.
Ismail Samani Mausoleum is a historic mausoleum located in Samarkand. It dates back to the 10th century and is considered a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. The mausoleum is made of fired bricks and features intricately decorated domes and facades.
Chashma Ayub Mausoleum is another historic mausoleum located in Samarkand. It is believed to have been built over a sacred spring and features beautiful marble tilework and unique architecture.
Bolo Khauz Mosque is a historic mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It was built in the 18th century and is known for its beautiful wooden columns and ornate design.
Ark Citadel is an ancient fortress located in Bukhara that dates back to the 5th century. It was once the residence of the Bukharan emirs and today serves as a museum and tourist attraction.
Poi-Kalyan Complex is a historic complex of Islamic buildings located in Bukhara. It includes several important architectural landmarks, including the Kalyan Minaret, the Kalyan Mosque, and the Miri Arab Madrasah.
Ulugbek Madrasah is a historic Islamic school located in Samarkand. It was built in the 15th century and features unique architectural features, including intricate tilework and carvings.
Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah is another historic Islamic school located in Bukhara. It was built in the 17th century and features unique tilework and detailed carvings.
Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble is a historic ensemble of buildings located in Bukhara. It includes several important landmarks, including the Kukeldash Madrasah and the Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah. The centerpiece of the ensemble is a historic pool that provides a peaceful setting for visitors.
Kukeldash Madrasah is a historic Islamic school located in Bukhara. It was built in the 16th century and is known for its unique carvings and intricate tilework.
Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah is another historic Islamic school located in Bukhara. It was built in the 17th century and features unique architectural features, including a large entrance portal and intricate tilework
- 13:00 – Lunch
- 17:00 – Accommodation at the hotel, free time
Tour to Tajikistan, Panjakent
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07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel. - 08:00 – Departure to Panjakent, Tajikistan (border checking of car is about 2-3 hours)
- 13:00 – Lunch on road
- 15:00 – Cross border Jarteppa
- 17:00 – Arriving Panjakent, accommodation to hotel, free time
Penjikent is an ancient city located in the Sughd region of Tajikistan. It was an important center of the Sogdian civilization and features several important archaeological sites and museums.
Sarazm-Istaravshan
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07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel - 08:00 – Sightseeing in Penjikent includes visiting of the following sites: Ancient Sarazm, Rudaki Museum, Seven Lakes
Ancient Sogdiana is a historical and archeological area located in the territory of modern- day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. It was an important center of the ancient trade and cultural route known as the Silk Road.
Rudaki Museum is a museum and cultural institution located in the city of Panjakent, Tajikistan. The museum is dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Tajikistan and Central Asia. The museum and mausoleum was built for the founder of Persian-Tajik literature - Abuabdullo Rudaki, who, according to historical data, lived in the late IX – X centuries, during the reign of the Samanid dynasty.
SARAZM - is the first World Heritage Monument in Tajikistan. This is the oldest settlement (IV—II millennium BC) located 15 km west of the district center of Penjikent, on the left bank of the Zeravshan River. Well-preserved palace and religious buildings, public and residential buildings are of great historical and cultural value.
- 12:00 – Lunch at the same time
Seven Lakes is a series of seven alpine mountain lakes located in the Fann Mountains of Tajikistan. The lakes are known for their crystal-clear waters and stunning mountain scenery, making them popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts.
- 15:00 – we will reach the 4th Lake Nofin and departure to Istaravshan
- 17:00 – Sightseeing of Istaravshan
Istaravshan is located at an altitude of about 1178 meters above sea level. Istaravshan is a museum city, an ancient center of trade and crafts, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. In 2002 Istaravshan turned 2,500 years old. According to written sources and some archaeological data, it is known that in the VI—IV centuries BC, in connection with the development of crafts and trade in the settled Central Asian regions, along with small rural settlements, large urban-type settlements arose.
- 18:00 – Continue tour to Khujand
Khujand is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, according to some sources, the foundation of the city falls on the VII-VI centuries BC. It was conquered by Alexander the Great, who rebuilt and strengthened it, calling Alexandria Eshata (Extreme).
- 20:00 – Arriving Khujand and accommodation to hotel
Khujand sightseeing
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08:00 – Breakfast in hotel - 09:00 – Khujand sightseeing: Central square of Khujand – Khujand Fortress – Jomi Mosque – Panjshanbe Bazar – Arbob Cultural Palace and museum
The Khujand Fortress was founded in the VI—V centuries BC. According to the archaeological dates, the Khujand fortress was first surrounded by a bulk rampart, later by a wall of considerable thickness made of raw material. The city and the citadel — components of ancient Khujand, had separate fortress walls surrounded by a wide and deep moat filled with water.
The Arbob Cultural Palace is a building in Khujand, Tajikistan, the former headquarters of a Soviet collective farm, built in the 1950s and modelled on the winter gardens of Peterhof, St Petersburg. The main building consists of three wings - with an ornate theatre seating 800 people in the main wing.
- 12:00 – Lunch at the same time
The Jami Mosque is a complex of Sheikh Muslihiddin, a monument of folk architecture of the XVI century. The object is located on the western side of Panjshanbeh Square.
Panjshanbe Bazar is one of the attractions of Khujand, is located in the center of Khujand, and opposite it stands the mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin. The bazar consists of the main pavilion and many shops, tents, and shops adjacent to it.
- 17:00 – accommodation to hotel
Tour to Tajik Sea
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08:00 – Breakfast in hotel - 09:00 – Departure to Qayroqqum. Qayroqqum sightseeing: City of Qayroqqum – Bahoriston resort – Tajik Sea, Qayroqqum reservoir (you can swim and boating) – Cruise on yacht
Kayrakum also spelled variously as Qayroqqum, is a large artificial lake in Ghafurov District of Sughd Province, in northwestern Tajikistan. In 2016, the reservoir was renamed Tajik Sea (Tajik: Баҳри Тоҷик) by the country's parliament. The reservoir lies in the western part of the Fergana Valley on the Syr Darya river. A 1150 km2 tract of land encompassing the reservoir and its surrounds has been identified as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports significant numbers of the populations of various bird species, either as residents, or as overwintering, breeding or passage migrants
Bahoriston Sanatorium. In a vivid oasis of Sogd valley of Tajikistan, on a shore of a purest Kairakkum reservoir, which is also called the Tajik sea, is located a new sanatorium “Bahoriston”. “Bahoriston” became famous with its rich infrastructure, modern medical diagnostics and highquality of service. In Bahoriston sanatorium we have time for relaxing, swimming and boating (at the request and expense of traveler).
- 11:00 – Cruise on yacht (at the request and expense of traveler)
- 13:00 – Lunch in the Bahoriston restaurant
- 16:00 – Back way to Khujand, departure to hotel, free time
Iskanderkul Lake
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07:00 – Breakfast in hotel - 08:00 – Deperture to the Iskanderkul Lake
- 12:00 – Arriving Iskanderkul Lake and visit Panjchashma
ISKANDERKUL LAKE, located in the amazingly beautiful Fan Mountains, has a rather rich and long history. It is believed that it was named in honor of the commander the Great Alexander, whom the locals called Iskander Zulqarnain, which means "Iskander the two- horned" (because of the unusual helmet that resembled horns). Iskanderkul is called a pearl in the palms of the mountains, a living legend. A lot of tourists come to this mountain reservoir. There are guest houses for their stay here, but foreign visitors prefer to rest in tents.
PANJ-CHASHMA - a place called "Five Springs" for an unusual natural phenomenon, where pure spring water flows from five highlands into Lake Iskandarkul. The sight is so mesmerizing that it is impossible to take your eyes off.
- 13:00 – Lunch, after luch hiking to the Lake Moron (Snake Lake) and Iskandarkul Waterfall
SNAKE LAKE. Not far from Iskanderkul there is another lake called Snake Lake. According to the stories of old-timers, many snakes live in it. Locals claim that reptiles will not bite in two cases: when they are in the water and when people drink water.
FAN NIAGARA WATERFALL. Nearest of the Lake Iskanderkul there is an old juniper (juniper bush), the branches of which are decorated with colorful ribbons. Everyone who comes to admire the local amazing waterfall leaves something of their own on this tree to return here again in the future.
- 17:00 – Departure to Dushanbe
- 20:00 – Arriving Dushanbe and accommodation to hotel
Dushanbe Excursion
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07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel - 08:00 – Dushanbe city tour
- Visiting places: National Gerb Square - Navruzgoh Park - Kokhi (Palace) Navruz – Eram Park – Istiqlol (Independence) Monument and Square – observation deck Istiqlol
Ismoil Somoni complex
Our tour begins with a visit to the Ismoil Somoni complex. In this complex, there is a monument of Ismoil Somoni and Dusti Square. The monument of Ismoil Somoni constructed in honor of the founder of the statehood of the Tajik nation Ismail Somoni. I. Somoni was the head of the Samanids State in the VIII-IX century. Monument height is 11.5 meters; arch height of 40 meters is a symbol of the Eastern state.
National Library
The National Library - located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan is the main library of the country, specializing in preserving cultural heritage of the peoples of the Republic of Tajikistan. While the original library state library in Dushanbe was founded in 1933 and named after Persian- Tajik author Ferdowsi, the new national library building opened in March, 2012 alongside its new official name. The new nine-story building features 15 reading halls as well as over 20 departments.
Flagpole
Next object, which we will visit, is the Rudaki Park and Flagpole. The STATE FLAG SQUARE is located in the center of Dushanbe, to the left of the Nation Palace. This Flagpole entered in the Guinness Book of records as the Highest Flagpole in the world. The height of the flagpole is 165 meters, area 1800 m2, width 30 meters and length 60 meters.
National Museum
National museum located in the center of Dushanbe. The Museum consists of 22 large and small exhibition halls – departments of nature, antiquity and the middle ages, modern history, fine and applied arts. The exposition area of the National Museum of Tajikistan is 15 thousand m2
- 13:00 – Lunch. After lanch we will visit National Gerb Square - Navruzgoh Park - Kokhi (Palace) Navruz – Eram Park – Istiqlol (Independence) Monument and Square – observation deck Istiqlol
Kokhi (Palace) Navruz — is a new building of 12 unusual halls, each of which is made in its own special national style. It is ready to receive up to 3200 guests at the same time. All the halls of the palace are decorated by local craftsmen: there are wood carvings, Florentine mosaics made from local semi-precious stones, mosaics of colored mirrors, and painted ceilings. On the walls there are scenes from ancient legends, on the ceiling there are wood patterns made in the old style. Navruz Palace impresses with its splendor and modern luxury - it is a representative palace in which important political events of the country and international meetings take place. It was within these walls that the 14th SCO summit took place.
Eram Park
This Park located in the Northern part of Dushanbe. The garden area reaches 40 hectares; the main entrance to the garden is start from the East. The alley goes to the glass greenhouse, where the alleys and paths of the Botanical garden originate. Parker was established in Dushanbe in mid-1933
IMAM A’ZAM MOSQUE
As an honor to the founder and leader of the tolerant Hanafi teachings of Abu Hanifa Numon ibn Sobit, and dedicated to the celebration of his 1310th anniversary on October 5, 2009, a stone was laid in the foundation for the construction of this largest mosque in the Republic of Tajikistan. The mosque was built on 12 hectares of which the building of the mosque is located on 3 hectares and has 3 large entrances. The mosque can accommodate 133,000 worshipers simultaneously, of which 43,000 worshipers – inside the mosque and the rest – around it.
Istiqlol (Independence) Monument and Square
The Istiqlol-Independence Monument and Istiqlol Square were opened on September 8, 2022 with the participation of the Leader of the Nation, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, in honor of the 31st anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan. The 121-meter height of the Istiqlol complex is symbolic, that is, the lower part of the 30–meter complex is a symbol of the 30th anniversary of State independence, and the upper part - 91 meters – represents the independence in 1991 of the last centuries. The total area of the symbolic complex "Istiqlol" is 11900 square meters, the area of the object under construction is 4761 square meters. In the upper part of the complex there is an 8-meter crown made of titanium. In the symbol of Independence, the crown embodies the symbol of statehood, independence, state property and civilization, knowledge of the history of the ancient Tajik people. The base of the complex is an octagonal pyramid and consists of 7 entrances. When drawing up a project with the symbol "Crown", the designer relied as a basis on the symbol "Tree of Life", which represents and embodies broad ideas
- 19:00 - End of day
Hissar Frotress
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07:00 – breakfast at hotel - 08:00 – pick up of tourists from the hotel, and departue to Hissar
- 09:00 – visit the Hissar Fortress and Fortress museum.
The Hissar Fortress used to be a palace of one of Bukhara Emirate becks. The fortress with 1 metre walls and loopholes for guns and cannons towered on a high hill's slope and was carefully guarded. Inside there was a pool and a garden. Across from the fortress there was a noisy market square with a caravanserai and a variety of shops. Hissar Fortress and the town had been settled from VI BC to mid of XIX. It was the main administrative, political and economical centre of Hissar valley. The Hissar fortress was built on the slope of a large hill. A high fortress wall 1 meter thick with loopholes for guns and cannons was built of baked bricks. The main gate has a laconic and simple look, traditional for the feudal military architecture of the Bukhara Emirate. In the large arched opening of the fortress wall there were strong gates, which were guarded on both sides by two powerful cylindrical watchtowers. At the top of the towers there were shooting platforms with a high parapet to protect the soldiers and cut loopholes..
- 12:00 – Lunch in national restaurant
- 14:00 – Back way to Dushanbe, accommodation to hotel
- Free time
Norak, Hulbuk, Kulob
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07:00 – Breakfast at hotel - 08:00 – Pick up of tourists from the hotel and departue to Norak
- 09:00 – Arriving Norak and sightseeing of Nurek dam and Blue Sea
The BLUE SEA or MOUNTAIN SEA is a reservoir in Nurek city for hydroelectric power plant, which filled with clear, mirror fresh water, the source of which is the icy mountains of the Pamir range. The reservoir has formed at an altitude of 885 meters above sea level under the Nurek dam. Currently, it is one of the most powerful hydroelectric plant in Central Asia, the DAM of that has listed in the GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS as the highest bulk dam in the world. The height of the Nurek hydroelectric dam is 304 meters
The NUREK RESERVOIR is the largest in Tajikistan, with a capacity of 10.5 km2. The reservoir is over 70 km (40 mi) in length, and has a surface area of 98 km2 (38 sq.mi). The reservoir supplies the hydroelectric plant located within the dam, and stored water is also using for irrigation of local agricultural land. The reservoir is very popular with boaters, as its creation opened up vast areas for easy exploration by boat.
- 12:00 – Lunch in Norak and departure to Kulob
- 14:00 - On the way in Vose district, visit Hulbuk Fortress
HULBUK FORTRESS. From the 9th to the 11th centuries, the Hulbuk Fortress was located in the center of one of the four largest cities in Central Asia, it was the residence of Shah (King) Khatlon. The citadel was guarded by a giant salt hill, which at that time was of great importance as the source of one of the three precious resources (along with gold and horses) traded on the Silk Roads.
- 15:00 – continue ot trip to Kulob
- 16:00 – Arriving Kulob city
KULOB - located in the valley of the Yahsu River. Historically, the city of Kulyab arose 2,700 years ago and for many centuries has been an important political, trade, economic and cultural center of the vast Khatlon region. The city was located on one of the branches of the Great Silk Road and had close trade, economic and cultural ties with many countries of the East and West. Various handicrafts and trade were developed, literary and scientific circles were active. In the XVII - XIX centuries, forty poets lived and worked in the city of Kulyab.
MAUSOLEUM OF MIR SAYYID ALII HAMADONI. In the center of Kulyab, there is a memorial complex of Mir Sayyid Alii Hamadoni – a poet, philosopher and thinker of the XIV century. His son Muhammad, numerous relatives, as well as the former caretaker of the mausoleum and the mosque under him, Sheikh Shohi Tolikoni, are also buried here. The mausoleum building is a traditional medieval building. Initially, it had three portal entrances with a domed hall decorated with carved decor. This building dates back to the end of the XIV century.
- 18:00 – Accommodation to hotel, free time
Childukhtaron - Magic mountain
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08:00 - Breakfast in hotel - 09:00 – Departure to Childukhtaron via Muminabad district
- 12:00 – Arriving Childukhtaron and have a lunch in local restaurant
Childukhtaron is translate as the valley of the Forty Girls, which is associated with an interesting legend. According to this legend, 40 stone blocks towering over the valley were once beautiful and charming girls. When enemies came to the valley and decided to make them their concubines, the inhabitants of the mountains prayed and asked Allah to turn themselves into silent stones. Among the locals, there is also another legend, according to which the rocks grew on this place after a fierce battle with Genghis Khan. Defending their land, 40 young women blocked the path of Cinghizkhan himself. However, the forces were unequal and the riders died in battle. At this very place, huge boulders have grown, decorating the valley. Every spring, in memory of the dead sisters, local women decorate the area with wreaths and beautiful ribbons. This tradition arose independently and it is heading every spring when the valley wakes up from its sleep and covered with greenery and flowers.
- 15:00 – Departure to Dushanbe via Baljuvon and Khovaling districts
- 16:30 – On the way: visit mausoleum of Hazrati Sulton Uvaysi Qarany
Uvays-i Karani is a cult complex in the district center of Khovaling (Khatlon region, Republic of Tajikistan), associated with the name of the legendary Yaman ascetic from among the “followers” (tabi’un) of the Prophet Muhammad, "God's saint" (valiy) Uvais al- Karani (probably killed in 37/657), who became famous for his special piety and respectful attitude towards the Prophet.
- 17:00 – Continue trip
- 20:00 – Arriving Dushanbe and accommodation to hotel
Departure day, free time
- 07:00 – Breakfast in hotel
- 08:00 – Departure to Panjakent
- 12:00 – Cross border with Uzbikistan / Samarqand (border checking of car is about 2-3 hours)
- 15:00 – Arriving Samarqand, departure to airport
The same time, if flight from Dushanbe
- at suitable time - departure to Dushanbe International airport
