Name: Tajikistan diamond 5
Destination: Tajikistan
Duration: 7 days
Places to visit: Dushanbe - Iskanderkul Lake - Dushanbe - Hissor - Norak - Kalai Khum - Khoburubot - Dushanbe
Tajikistan is waiting for you on this tour! Get incredible pleasure from the most famous places where you will have the opportunity to find peace and learn more about this amazing country on tours.
Tour summary:
Day 1: Dushanbe
When you arrive at the airport, you will be met by the driver and transfer to Dushanbe. Get amazing Tajikistan diamond 5 and have the city tour. Start with the Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. Then move to the National park where you can see the Ministry of Inner Affairs as well as the biggest National Flag in the world of 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. Afterwards you will visit the Central Museum and Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. Don't miss to visit Asian bazar on tours and learn more about local life. Night is in a hotel.
Day 2: Dushanbe - Iskanderkul Lake
The tour will start by travelling to the high Mountain lake as Iskanderkul. It is 2 255 m. a. s. l and located in the famous Fann Mountains. This place is very famous among tours. Your road will pass over Anzob pass of 3 372 m where you can capture panorama views. On arrival, you have a short hiking tour and enjoy warm sandy beaches. Spend 40 minutes to see a waterfall. It is important to note that Tajikistan occupies 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. Rest is in a homestay.
Day 3: Iskanderkul Lake
Today we will have hiking tour at Fann Mountains. Fann mountains is a exclusive mountain area known in early times as "Kuhistan". Kuhistan is Farsi word for "Mountainous Country". In Fanns, on somewhat small territory there are more than 30 pure and multicolored lakes of diverse size and shape. These days Fann Mountains are a prevalent tourist endpoint and holiday spot with locals. It is also an excessive hiking and uphill destination. This area has rich flora and fauna which is distinctive and assorted. In the evening, you will have rest is in a homestay.
Day 4: Iskanderkul Lake - Dushanbe - Hissor
In the morning we will drive to Dushanbe. The road goes over Anzob pass (3 372 m) and tunnel of Isticlol. You can stop for photo shoot. In the afternoon, you will drive to Hisor fortress (VII-XVII centuries). It is 35 km from Dushanbe and to get impression of fortified territory and citadel. It was the residence of the representative of the Emir of Bukhara and located on a high hill and was well walled with 1 m thick walls and loopholes for guns. Here you will see a pool and a garden and transversely from the fortress is a busy market square with a caravan serai and shops. Being in Hisar you will find restored monuments of "Madrasa I Kuhna" (16th-17th centuries), mosque; the mausoleum of "Mahdumi Azam" (16th century). Night is in a hotel.
Day 5: Dushanbe - Norak - Kalai Khum
In the morning we will drive to Kalai Khum village. On the way you will be impressed by Norak water reservoir or simply Tajik Sea. You can pass over Shuraba pass (2 267 m) and after drive along Afghanistan border. It is the Territory of Pamir Mountains. The Pamirs have inspired the world's greatest explorers as Marco Polo, Hsuan Tsang, Mirza Muhammad Haidar. Afterwards drive to the natural border - Pyanj River and see the giant mountain system the ocean of white and blue mountains. Overnight is in a hotel.
Day 6: Kalai Khum - Khoburubot - Dushanbe
We will drive to Dushanbe through mountain road. You will drive over high Khoburubot Pass (3 252) known as Western Pamir Tract. On the way you can see river valley and astounding gorges in the terrain. Just best for photo shoots and relax. In addition, you will see small villages and meet local people. Tajiks are very hospitable and open for guests. Being here you will learn more about their customs. Night is in a hotel.
Day 7: Flight
In the morning is transfer to the airport. Thank you for Tajikistan diamond 5.
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