Holidays with Downtown

Located in the heart of Central Asia, this country little known to tourists is yet one of the most extraordinary sites in the world. Dotted with mountains, each more impressive than the next, Tajikistan is one of the regions steeped in history which it is up to you to discover. Six days of travel to discover the history of Tajikistan. Four stages, four eternal places, four ways of understanding the past and present of this country. From Dushanbe to Khujand via Lake Nurek, an ideal tour to see the essentials and appreciate every moment.

A word on Tajik weather

During the winter months, extremely low temperatures and high volume of rain make conditions for travel very difficult and quite dangerous, especially in the Pamir where the passes are impracticable. During the Summer months, the temperatures can be very uncomfortable if you have heath conditions. Spring and Fall are the best time to travel to Tajikistan,

Day 1: Dushanbe

After clearing Immigration and Customs at Dushanbe airport our guide will pick you up and escort you to your hotel in the capital.

Day 2: Dushanbe

The morning will be devoted to discovering the capital Dushanbe, the largest city in the country.

We will stop in the city center in front of the impressive monument of Ismail I, the founder of the Samanid dynasty (874-999), before heading to the verdant Rudaki Park and the Tajikistan National Museum. Later we will move on to the green market which is full of spicy flavors of all kinds and Tajik condiments. Dinner and vernight at the hotel. [B/L/D]

Day 3: Dushanbe (Nurek)

What better way to cool off than to take the road that will take us to Nurek, one of the highest lakes and dams in the world. At an altitude of 985 feet, this reservoir is also used for the irrigation of local agricultural lands. Lunch at a local restaurant. During the visit you may try different activities such as fishing and small boat navigation. Admire the scenery and let yourself be carried away by the waves before our return to Dushanbe. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. [B/L/D]

Day 4: Dushanbe, Istaravshan, Khujand

We will take the road north on our way to the museum city of Istaravshan, in the province of Sughd. Visit the remains of Mug Teppe, a dwelling back to the 2^nd through the 7th centuries. The trip will continue with the discovery of the fabulous 15th century blue mosque of Kok Gumbaz. Then, meet a woodworker who will show us around his workshop. In the afternoon, departure to Khujand, a city dating from the 7^th centuries BC, one of the oldest in Central Asia. Visit the fortress of Timur Malik known to have been the seat of the Tajik people’s liberation during a battle against Genghis Khan. Visit of the municipal museum, religious dwellings renowned for their historic mulberry trees, as well as the monument of Amir Ismaïl Samani, built in 1999. In the evening, dinner by the Sirdari river and overnight n the hotel in Khujand. [B/L/D]

Day 5: Khujand, Shakhristan, Dushanbe

This morning, visit a gold craftsman in Khujand. Then, discover the Sa'dabad Complex, initially built and inhabited by the Qajar dynasty of monarchs in the 19th century. After the visit, walk to the carpet market and admire the craftmanship of the local weavers. After lunch, return to the capital via the Shakhristan and Anzob passes, arriving in Dushanbe late afternoon in time for an early farewell dinner in the local restaurant "Chayana Rohat". Departure preparations and rest at the hotel. [B/L/D]

Day 6: Dushanbe, USA

Around mid-night be ready for your transfer to the airport to board your flight back home.

[B/L/D] = Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner