Tajik treasure 5
Country: Tajikistan
Time of the tour: 7 days
Places to visit: Dushanbe - Iskanderkul Lake - Hissor - Norak - Kalai Khum - Khoburubot - Dushanbe
Day 1: Dushanbe
Our driver will meet you in the airport and accompany to Dushanbe. Tajik treasure 5 welcomes you in Tajikistan! On arrival, you will have the city tour and visit Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. Walk to National park where you can see the Ministry of Inner Affairs and the biggest National Flag in the world of 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. We will drive to Central Museum and Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. Don't miss to visit our Asian bazar. Being there you will have an opportunity to find anything you want for affordable price. No doubt you will enjoy tours. Night is in a hotel.
Day 2: Dushanbe - Iskanderkul Lake
In the morning we will drive to Mountain lake - Iskanderkul (2 255 m. a. s. l.). You will find it in the famous Fann Mountains. The road will pass to the lakes goes over Anzob pass (3 372 m) where you can capture incredible panorama views. On arrival, you will have relaxation on beaches and hike 40 minutes to see a splendid waterfall. Tajikistan is the second place among the CIS countries for volume of water resources. It has the highest water reserves of all Central Asian countries with more than 1 000 rivers, 2 000 lakes and 8000 glaciers. Overnight is in a homestay.
Day 3: Iskanderkul Lake
The tour will start from hiking at Fann Mountains. Fann mountains is a perfect mountain area, called "Kuhistan" or "Mountainous Country". It is small territory of more than 30 pure and multi-colored lakes of different size. We have no doubt you will be impressed by one of the best areas for rest in Tajikistan. This region is famous for outstanding flora and fauna. Don't miss to capture it. Night is in a homestay.
Day 4: Iskanderkul Lake - Dushanbe - Hissor
Today we will travel to Dushanbe. You will pass over Anzob pass (3 372 m) and tunnel of Isticlol. This road will amaze to take splendid photos on tours and remember this time for a long time. In the afternoon, we will drive to Hisor fortress (VII-XVII centuries) for about 35 km from Dushanbe. The site will impress you by reinvigorated areas and citadel. It was the castle of the delegate of the Emir of Bukhara located on a high hill and was well walled with 1 m thick walls. Before, it was a pool and a garden and from the citadel there was a big market square with a caravan serai and shops. In addition, you will find the recently restored monuments of "Madrasa I Kuhna" as the new school of 16th-17th centuries, mosque; the mausoleum of "Mahdumi Azam" (16th century). Night is in a hotel.
Day 5: Dushanbe - Norak - Kalai Khum
On this day of tour, we will drive to Kalai Khum village. On the way you will find Norak water reservoir or Tajik Sea. You will drive over Shuraba pass (2 267 m) along Afghanistan border. This region is a part of the Territory of Pamir Mountains. The Pamirs have enthused the world's greatest explorers as Marco Polo, Hsuan Tsang, Mirza Muhammad Haidar. Later on, we will drive natural border - Pyanj River and get inspiration of mountain system of white and blue mountains. Rest is in a homestay.
Day 6: Kalai Khum - Khoburubot - Dushanbe
Today we will drive to Dushanbe by mountain road. The route will pass over high Khoburubot Pass (3 252) or Western Pamir Tract. It is one of the most beautiful roads full of unique nature of mountain and rivers. In addition, you will see a small villages and meet local people. Tajiks are very hospitable and will treat you with an open heart. They respect their traditions and folklore. Learning more about Tajikistan you will get more experience and love of such country. Transfer to a hotel for rest.
Day 7: Flight
In the morning is transfer to the airport. Tajik treasure 5 is finished. It was best tours!
Transport:
02-04 pax - Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax - 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10 pax - 3 cars: Hyundai Starex
Price per person:
02 pax - 985 $
04 pax - 600 $
06 pax - 650 $
08 pax - 545 $
10 pax - 590 $
Single - 80 $
Early check-in - 30 $
Single early check-in - 50 $
Half board - 90 $
Full board - 180 $
English speaking guide - 610 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Dushanbe - "Meridians" Hotel 3*
Iskanderkul Lake - Home stays
Kalai Khum - Home stays
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide