Tajikistan Tour 5
Days of tour: 6
Country: Tajikistan
Places: Dushanbe - Hissor - Ramit - Iskanderkul - Dushanbe
Day 1: Dushanbe - Hissor - Dushanbe
We are happy to see you in Tajikistan. Our driver will meet you in the airport and transfer to Dushanbe. On arrival to the city we will drive 35 km to visit Hisor fortress of VII-XVII centuries. This historical place has reinvigorated areas and stronghold used to be the house of the ambassador of the Emir of Bukhara. It was placed on a high hill of 1 m thick walls. Long time ago there was a pool and a garden and crossways from the fortress there was a market square with a caravan serai and shops. In addition, you will see monuments of "Madrasa I Kuhna" (new school of 16th-17th centuries), mosque; the mausoleum of "Mahdumi Azam" (16th century). We will visit Botanical garden and Victory Park with a panorama view on the city. Night is in a hotel.
Day 2: Dushanbe - Ramit - Dushanbe
Today you will travel to the state natural reserve "Ramit" planned by the Government of the Tajik SSR in 1959. It is situated in the scenic Ramit gorge, near the town of Vahdat, more than 80 kilometers from the city of Dushanbe. The territory of the reserve is located at an altitude of 1176-3195 m above sea level, on the slopes of the Hissar Range. In the Ramit Gorge, you can see river of the same name and fish in it. In the mountainous area you can see a rich flora, where there are several names of medicinal herbs. See mountain goats, wild boars, and other species of animals and birds. In addition, you will find the creation of an artificial population of Bukhara deer. Rest is in a hotel.
Day 3: Dushanbe - Iskanderkul Lake
This tour will start by travelling high Mountain lake - Iskanderkul (2 255 m. a. s. l.). It is located in the famous Fann Mountains. This wonderful area is one of the best places of Central Asia. The route to the lakes goes over Anzob pass (3 372 m) with startling panorama views. When you reach over there you will have a walk along it beaches and hike 40 minutes to see a waterfall. Tajikistan takes 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. Night is in a homestay.
Day 4: Iskanderkul Lake
Today we will have hiking at Fann Mountains. Fann mountains is a wonderful mountain area called as "Kuhistan". Kuhistan is Farsi word for "Mountainous Country". In Fanns, there are more than 30 pure and multicolored lakes of diverse size and shape. Nowadays Fann Mountains are a popular travel destination along tourists and locals. It is also a fine trekking and climbing destination. The rich flora and fauna is diverse over here. Rest is in a homestay.
Day 5: Iskanderkul - Dushanbe
In the morning we will drive to Dushanbe via Anzob pass (3 372 m) and tunnel of Isticlol. The way will go over a mountain passes and you will take many interesting photos. In the afternoon, we will have a city tour. We will visit Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament and then walk to the National park to make photos of Ministry of Inner Affairs and admire the biggest National Flag in the world of 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. The next destination is visit Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. Transfer to a hotel for sleep.
Day 6: Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.
Transport:
02-04 pax - Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax - 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10 pax - 3 cars: Hyundai Starex
Price per person:
02 pax - 765 $
04 pax - 485 $
06 pax - 505 $
08 pax - 425 $
10 pax - 450 $
Single - 80 $
Half board - 75 $
Full board - 150 $
English speaking guide - 510 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Dushanbe - "Meridians" Hotel 3*
Iskanderkul Lake - Homestay
- 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