City: Dushanbe
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Translating to "Monday" in Tajik, Dushanbe was once a tiny mountain village known for its Monday market. Today that village has become a metropolis, but the Barakat covered market remains one of the most vibrant attractions in the city. Dushanbe's wide, tree-lined avenues are home to a number of monuments and museums, including the Unified Museum and the Museum of Antiquities, as well as a beautiful opera theater and myriad cafes and teahouses where visitors can sample Tajik sweets.
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1. Dushanbe to Osh on Pamir Highway
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Drive over stunning highland landscapes. Stay with local people along the way and experience the Pamiri culture. Enjoy panoramic views while doing the short hikes on your tour.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel , Driver + his accommodation and meals
Exclusions: Client's accommodation + meals
Reviewed By pragyarai
We had booked a car with driver for 10 days from Osh to Bishkek (November 2019). When arranging our itinerary, Talant was very responsive to our emails, allowing for us to set up our trip with ease. Kuba was our driver and his friend, Muha, was there to help should we have any issues with snow covered roads in the Pamir Highway. We had the most remarkable tour with Kuba, who is not only an excellent driver but also speaks good English and has thorough knowledge of the region. During the trip, I unfortunately fell terribly ill, but Kuba went out of his way to drive me through the night (10 hours!) to the nearest hospital and acted as my translator/guide while I was being medically treated. After I recovered, he even took us back to where we had abruptly left the trip without any extra charge for himself. At every instance, we felt that Kuba and Muha truly cared about us and did their best to ensure that we had a memorable time. The trip itself, which not only included driving along the main Pamir Highway but also off-roading in eastern Tajikistan, was met with breath-taking views of the Pamir Mountains, immaculate lakes and beautiful pastures. Also, all homestays arranged for us were comfortable and the hosts were very welcoming. I would highly recommend using Visit Alay tours and having Kuba as their driver to anyone wanting an adventure of a lifetime – they will definitely deliver!
2. Jeep adventure through the Pamir Highway
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The most popular of all the jeep routes in Tajikistan is the Pamir Highway M41, equally be loved of cyclists (at least on the downhill stretches). Highlights of the road, which demands ten days of your time to see it in full, include the cosmopolitan town of Khorog with its suspension bridges, Afghan market, botanical garden and parks; ruby mines and naturally hot spring baths; groves of fruit trees amidst a patchwork of irrigated fields; and the stark and isolated, yet unforgettably beautiful, Murghab Plateau, where only nomads roam. The Pamir Highway grants visitors access to the Tajkistan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the wildlife and ancient archaeological remains of the Wakhan Corridor, and ultimately to neighbouring Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan. In a single day you can wind your way through high-altitude deserts, empty plains, and lush green meadows, frequently scattered with wildflowers.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages , Visa and permit fees, Gratitude to the driver , insurance
Reviewed By SteveP832
Date of tour: September 2019. Booking process: Booking the tour was very easy. Alovaddin answered all my questions quickly, suggested an itinerary and adjusted it to suit our start/end points and flight times. Excellent service. Arrival and departure: Our guide( Zikriyo), and our driver (Sher) met us at the Uzbekistan border as planned. Easy to organise. At the end of the trip they took us to the airport at 4am. We were more than happy to get a taxi, but they insisted on driving us. Sums up their attitude throughout. Thanks Zikriyo and Sher. Tour: Superb tour. Our guide and driver were excellent. Our guide spoke good English, was very knowledgable and made the trip fun. We enjoyed talking to him about Tajikistan, its history, his life and family. Our trip included Penjikent, Shing Valley (7 lakes), Noffin, Marghib, Pskan (Yagnob valley), Saratog (Iskanderkul) and Dushanbe. A particular highlight was the short walk and overnight homestay in Pskan. The homestays and guesthouses were all comfortable, the food was good and plentiful. The length of travelling on each day was well planned. We had plenty of time to explore on the way and at the evening destination. It wasn't rushed so we could get the most of our trip, whether it was a bit of hiking, meeting the locals, or just relaxing as the sun set. Overall we had a wonderful trip, that showed off some of the best countryside that Tajikistan has to offer. Highly recommended. Thanks Alovaddin, Zikriyo and Sher!
3. Pamir Highway
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Pamir Highway is one of the world’s greatest road trips. The Pamir Highway. It’s a name that vibrates strongly in the belly of anyone with a taste for adventure. The high desert of the Pamir invites expletives and superlatives. ... It crosses the whole Pamir region of Tajikistan, running from Dushanbe to Khorog to Osh. From this road, you can look at China, peek into Pakistan and wave to villagers in Afghanistan.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Airticket
Reviewed By M V
Tajikistan is a wonderful country and the Explore Pamir team will make sure you discover the most beautiful places!! They can tell a lot about the country, they speak their languages, and are always willing to help. It is one of the most beautiful holiday trips I've made till so far.
4. Dushanbe Day Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
ONE-DAY TOURS INTO TAJIKISTAN - for person who value the time, save the money and have a wish for receiving more benefit in short time; who beside with the base business has purpose to receive more knowledge about Tajikistan, Tajik Nation, its cultural, historic values and modern achievements, in addition to enjoy and have spiritual wealth from Tajik hospitality. Dushanbe is the capital of the Republic of Tajikistan, the biggest science, cultural, policy, industrial and administrative center of the country. Hundreds monuments of classic poets and thinkers – ancestors of Tajik nation as Khayyam, Sino, Rudaki, Saadi, Firdausi, Runi etc., live history of nation, are raised in the streets of Dushanbe city. Population of the city about 900 thousand and with Dushanbe agglomeration – 1,5 million. Dushanbe is the green city, the streets with the modern buildings and national West features. In the city there are hundreds cultural and entertaining centers, buildings, park, gardens etc.
Inclusions: Lunch, Parking Fees, Private transportation
Exclusions: personal costs, alcohol drinks, food etc.
Reviewed By alexander59532
We booked a customized tour from Dushanbe to Nurek, Iskanderkul and Haftkul (Seven Lakes). It was a wonderful trip for us. Guide and driver were excellent. Thanks again
5. From Dushanbe to Nurek Mountain Lake, 1 day tour
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
Mountain sea can be with great pleasure so called Nurek reservoir, formed in 1972. Indeed, among the mountain range in the South of Tajikistan, noticing the huge area of the water surface, it is impossible not to compare it with the sea, especially the mountain. The surface area is 98 km2, water volume is 10.5 km3, length — 70 km, width 1 km, the Average depth of the lake is 107 m. the reservoir Level is in the range of 53 m. the reservoir is used for shipping. Discharge of water through the tunnel made in the rock with a length of 5 km. The mountain sea is filled with clear, mirror fresh water, the source of which is the icy mountains of the Pamir range. The reservoir was formed at an altitude of 885 meters above sea level under the Nurek dam. Currently, one of the most powerful hydroelectric power plants in Central Asia, the dam which is listed in the Guinness book of Records as the highest bulk dam in the world. The height of the Nurek hydroelectric dam is 304 meters.
Inclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees for visiting objects;, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: - personal costs, alcohol drinks, food etc., - boating;
Reviewed By alexander59532
We booked a customized tour from Dushanbe to Nurek, Iskanderkul and Haftkul (Seven Lakes). It was a wonderful trip for us. Guide and driver were excellent. Thanks again
6. Explore the Pamir Highway
We provide diferent range of cars which are suitable for mountain conditions. Most of them are 4 whel drive and has a air conditioner. The drivers are expirienced. It is also possible to rent a car for self drive.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, 1L drinking water per day
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By shama269
This trip was so amazing as we had the journey around the most beautiful and amazing places of Tajikistan.
7. Dushanbe to Iskandarkul lake
Iskanderkul is a mountain lake of glacial origin in Tajikistan's Sughd Province. It lies at an altitude of 2,195 meters (7,201 ft) on the northern slopes of the Gissar Range in the Fann Mountains. Triangular in shape, it has a surface area of 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 sq mi) and is up to 72 meters (236 ft) deep. Claimed to be one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the former Soviet Union, it is a popular tourist destination. The English speaking tour guide will tell you about the history and myths of this beautiful lake.
Inclusions: Breakfast is included in your hotel service, Lunch is included., Dinner is included. We will have it in Iskandarkul restaurant in the shore of the lake, 1L drinking water per day, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Use of bicycle, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages, Restroom on board, Parking Fees, Landing and facility fees, Airport/Departure Tax, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Gratuities
Reviewed By shama269
This trip was so amazing as we had the journey around the most beautiful and amazing places of Tajikistan.
8. Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan 10 days tour
Untouched, unspoiled and unrivaled. Tajikistan is an oddly shaped, mountainous, landlocked country squished between Afghanistan to the south, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the north and Uzbekistan to the west. A country unknown to most the outside world that I chose to visit exactly for that reason. Those that make it to this little known corner of the world will be greatly rewarded. Kyrgyzstan is a country that captured our imagination from the very first time we entered its border from Kazakhstan. It has beautiful unspoiled mountains, crystal-clear mountain lakes, a fascinating culture, and interesting traditions.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Full board, Accomadotion , English speaking tour guide, Enterance to all museums, Mineral water during the tour
Exclusions: Single rooms, Early check-in, Travel insurance, Visa and visa support
Reviewed By CatieGC
My tour of Bukhara was the highlight of my trip to Uzbekistan. My guide, Lola, was arguably the best tour guide I’ve had the pleasure to sightsee with. She had an exceptional knowledge of the history and landmarks and her enthusiasm of the subject matter was infectious. She tailored the tour to my interest and was extremely patient as I nerded out taking photographs. I so enjoyed my day with her and hope to get her as a guide again on my next trip to Uzbekistan. The tour was effortless with hotel pick up and drop off. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough! Well worth it!!
9. Highlights of Tajikistan
Highlights of Tajikistan from Osh to Dushanbe and Fann Mountains Explore the highlights of Tajikistan on this thrilling tour. Drive over stunning highland landscapes on Pamir Highway. Discover the blue-colored alpine lakes and the scenic ranges of Pamir & Fann Mountains. Stay with local people and experience the local culture in Wakhan and Jiseu Valleys. Get the lifetime experience on this fascinating tour opening the highlights of the country.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking driver , All meals and accommodations of the driver
Exclusions: Plane tickets , Health insurance, Alcoholic drinks , All the meals and accommodation of tourists
Reviewed By gillyExmoor
Had the best time! We also had an amazing driver, would highly recommend - great English and very knowledgable, safe & friendly! Muhammed Karimov drove us all around Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. He was fantastic
10. Pamir Highway Tour Osh to Dushanbe
Experience the best natural sights, real life of nomads and all main monuments in one week time with an intensive route trips. Travelling along the famous Pamir Highway, the second highest highway in the world running between Osh in Kyrgyzstan to Khorog in Tajikistan and winding its way through the Parmir Mountains, their 7,000m peaks earning this artery the title ‘roof of the world’. As we travel through remote communities scattered along the Highway and beyond, we stay in welcoming homestays, immerse ourselves in a cacophony of cultures, with each village speaking in a unique dialect. This journey through some of the most exquisite elevated landscapes in the world is more about following in the tracks of ancient traders and explorers than those of modern day tourists, with isolated communities that still see very few foreign visitors, and traditions that haven’t changed for generations.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Use of SCUBA equipment, Alcoholic Beverages
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