Top Things to do in Tajikistan
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Tajikistan, Tajikistan
Discover the best top things to do in Tajikistan, Tajikistan including Seven Lakes, Iskanderkul Lake, Nurek Dam, Pamir Highway, Rudaki Park, Panjshanbe Market, Lake Karakul, Ismaili Centre, Victory Park, Varzob gorge.
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1. Seven Lakes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By travelbuff373 - Eugene, United States
I was in a tour group of 15 with a company from Uzbekistan called Advantour which covered all 5 Stans. To get to the lakes we transferred from a big bus to two mini vans and I, sitting in the front was privy to a very scary bumpy ride. The winding roads were basically the width of one car and if someone else was heading the other way, they had to look for a nook in the mountain to pull over as only one vehicle could fit. We drove on to Lake No. 6 and had to hike for a couple of hours to No. 7. It was definitely worth it. The rugged beauty of the rocky mountains, the blue and green water of the lakes, was breathtaking. We stopped at a guesthouse by Lake No. 4 for an overnight stay. Next morning as we zig-zagged down, our vans pulled over periodically when possible and allowed some of us to hike on the road for a bit, take photos and enjoy the peaceful scenery. With no breeze to send ripples, the lakes reflected perfectly the blue skies, the mountains, houses perched on top and it was gorgeous. It took about 2 1/2 hours of creeping up the mountain road in the vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. Not for the faint of heart. But for those who like to go off the beaten path and experience the lesser traveled parts of the world, this would be a lovely place to do so.
2. Iskanderkul Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Abdul1moeed - Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Had a lovely day trip to this beautiful and gorgeous place. Would love to see it again. With love from Pakistan.
3. Nurek Dam
4. Pamir Highway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
The Pamir Mountain range is part of the Western Himalaya and features several peaks over 7000m. The terrain is diverse from towering peaks to high altitude desert plains and climate conditions can vary from +35C to -40C depending upon the time of year. The Pamir Highway follows paths forged long ago by the ancient Silk routes, when that precious commodity travelled from China to European and Arabian markets and traded goods returned in its stead. Legacies of those forgotten times can still be seen with cliff top fortresses and ancient caravanserais. The highway winds over 2000km from Samarkand in Uzbekistan through Dushanbe (capital of Tajikistan) and the Pamir mountains to Osh in Kyrgyzstan and then on to Bishkek (capital of Kyrgyzstan) through the Tien Shan mountain range. The peoples of Central Asia hold hospitality as a value of great importance and travellers are warmly welcomed whether the visit is planned or otherwise!
Reviewed By KaisuR14 - Helsinki, Finland
Mountains, rivers, forests. I travelled on the border between Tadjikistan and Afghanistan and could see the Afghan countryside that you can't see otherwise. There is the river Panj (Amu Darya), a narrow, but turbulent river, between the countries. You can see from the road snowy peaks of Pamir and Hindu Kush too. Unfortunately, Isis killed four travellers in summer 2018 when I was there.
5. Rudaki Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By carolas936 - Marietta, United States
Rudaki Park, in the heart of Dushanbe is about 20 acres in size, formally laid out with paved paths, formal flower beds, fountains, statues and surrounded by government buildings. The park is a colorful expression of Tajikistan national pride. It is named after Muhammad al Rudaki (858-941), one of the first poets to write in modern Persian. He was born in what is now Panjakent, Tajikistan, and was the court poet to Samanid ruler Nasr II in the early 10th century. On the east side of the park, radial walkways converge on a massive statue of Rudaki, under a mosaic arch. The north center of the park has a tall flagstaff with an enormous Tajikistan flag. The flagpole fronts a small lake with paddle boats for rent. The park is meticulously laid out and cared for, with formal flower beds, tree-lined walkways, benches, and fountains. The Presidential Palace is on the west side, the National Museum of Tajikistan on the north, and the National Library to the South. Just south of the park is a statue to Ismoili Somoni under a modernistic gold arch. During the summer, the park can be hot, so a visit in early morning or late afternoon can be cooler. The fountains are lit at night, making it a visual delight. Its extensive size and paved paths make it a good place for walking, jogging, or bike riding. Kiosks sell ice cream and cold drinks, and there are occasional public toilets. Rudaki park is easy to get to (Trams run along Rudaki Avenue to the east), and is open 24 hours each day. There is no entrance charge.
6. Panjshanbe Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This traditional bazaar sells products of all manner of things and is interesting to walk through. Do not miss the opportunity to walk around the outside of the first floor for a great overview of the whole bazaar.
7. Lake Karakul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By OneAddictedTraveler - Lake Elmo, United States
This lake resides in a high altitude basin with no drainage. It is surrounded by mountains which provide a beautiful backdrop as they are covered with snow. We walked near the lake. Beware: the silt of the lakeshore is very sticky and almost impossible to remove from shoes.
8. Ismaili Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By btw2017 - London, United Kingdom
This is a fairly new building. It serves as a prayer hall as well as other services such as early years classes. It is a majestic building and resembles the mountainous Pamir which surrounds Khorog . Must attend the tour as the building will make more sense. ie, The bricks used to build this majestic place came from neighbouring Uzbekistan
9. Victory Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By andrewmU2655XD
The Victory park is located in the eastern section of town. It is easily reached by bus 37, getting off at the intersection of Shohtemur and Druzhby Narodov Street. It is a difficult 1.5 km walk uphill to the park.. It is easier to take a taxi from the town center to the restaurant area, then a 5 minute walk from there to the memorial area. The park is immaculately maintained and the many fir trees provide areas to relax in the shade after the difficult walk. We were the only visitors here, which made the memorial seem more solemn. We noticed that the main memorial area where a red star used to be was bare, but the outline still remained in the grass. The eternal flame is in the shape of a pink star, but was not lit. On the wall behind the flame area was a Soviet hammer and sickle insignia, and the words, "No one is forgotten and nothing is forgotten", which is in both Russian and Tajik script.The tiled area is huge with seating areas on either side. There are steps leading to the lower level from the memorial area. This area is known as the "Alley of Heroes". There are eight levels in the descent, and on either side of the level areas are four photos of war heroes with their names below. In the areas where there were no photos available, a Soviet insignia was inserted. At the bottom of the steps on either side were two plaques. There were 32 names on the left and 31 on the right. These were names of the soldiers in the alley, who received the title, " Hero of the Soviet Union". More than 300,000 Tajiks went to war, and over 60,000 didn't return. A total of 72 Tajik soldiers received high honours in the war, of which 63 are represented here. The park was constructed in 1975, but didn't officially open until 1985 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the end of the war. At that time a cable car was in operation, but the cable car station is now a restaurant. We thought that the park was beautiful but the views were not as we anticipated, as the pollution made it difficult to see the city clearly. We walked back to the main road where the Dushanbe Brewery is located. We missed visiting this, as it closes at 5 pm. Many mashrutkas are on this route which can take you back to the town center. If you take bus 37 for four stops south on Druzhby Narodov Street, the St Nicholas cathedral can be viewed. If you are interested in war memorials, there are others in the Rail Ways Park behind the Train Station and the Victory monument on Ayni Street.
