Top Things to do in Sughd Province
The 7 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Sughd Province, Sughd Province
Discover the best top things to do in Sughd Province, Tajikistan including Seven Lakes, Iskanderkul Lake, Panjshanbe Market, Kayrakkum Reservoir, Somoni park, Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification, Khujand Fortress.
Restaurants in Sughd Province
1. Seven Lakes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By travelbuff373 - Eugene, United States
I was in a tour group of 15 with a company from Uzbekistan called Advantour which covered all 5 Stans. To get to the lakes we transferred from a big bus to two mini vans and I, sitting in the front was privy to a very scary bumpy ride. The winding roads were basically the width of one car and if someone else was heading the other way, they had to look for a nook in the mountain to pull over as only one vehicle could fit. We drove on to Lake No. 6 and had to hike for a couple of hours to No. 7. It was definitely worth it. The rugged beauty of the rocky mountains, the blue and green water of the lakes, was breathtaking. We stopped at a guesthouse by Lake No. 4 for an overnight stay. Next morning as we zig-zagged down, our vans pulled over periodically when possible and allowed some of us to hike on the road for a bit, take photos and enjoy the peaceful scenery. With no breeze to send ripples, the lakes reflected perfectly the blue skies, the mountains, houses perched on top and it was gorgeous. It took about 2 1/2 hours of creeping up the mountain road in the vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. Not for the faint of heart. But for those who like to go off the beaten path and experience the lesser traveled parts of the world, this would be a lovely place to do so.
2. Iskanderkul Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Abdul1moeed - Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Had a lovely day trip to this beautiful and gorgeous place. Would love to see it again. With love from Pakistan.
3. Panjshanbe Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This traditional bazaar sells products of all manner of things and is interesting to walk through. Do not miss the opportunity to walk around the outside of the first floor for a great overview of the whole bazaar.
4. Kayrakkum Reservoir
5. Somoni park
6. Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By andrewmU2655XD
The museum is constructed in the south eastern corner of the ancient fort ruins. The entrance price is 15 somoni and an additional 10 somoni photography fee. This photo fee is a bargain, as the displays are excellent. The main exhibits are downstairs. The most interesting room is dedicated to the Macedonian Empire and it's leader Alexander the Great. The glass mosaic display depicts important events in the life of Alexander. They include his birth, as a youth receiving instruction from Aristotle, the taming of his mount "Bucephalus", famous persons of the Macedonian court, Alexander leading his forces in battle, capture of Khujand (Alexandria Eschate) in 329 BC, marriage to Roxanne and the death of Alexander. A tiled area on the floor shows the extent of the Macedonian Empire. Rusted weapons of this era are also on display. Another interesting room is the "Arian exhibition". Above the entrance is the "Faravahar" which is the symbol of Zoroastrian faith. There are interesting pictures of petroglyphs, the avesto and fire altar. In the 5th century BC, when this area was ruled by the Achaemenid Empire, Zoroastrianism was the main religion. The last hall has models of the stone age. On returning upstairs, there are beautiful carpet exhibits in a small room to the left. In various exhibits, the history of the city is traced through the rule of the Samanid Empire, it's destruction by the Mongols in 1220 , capture by Timur in 1370, destruction by the Russian Empire in 1866 and it's modern reconstruction. Our favourite exhibits were a statue of the local hero Timur Malik, who defended the city against the Mongols, the Soviet history section including a rare Stalin sculpture and the WW2 display. We thought that the exhibits were well presented and provided a comprehensive review of the history of the city. After visiting the museum, walk through Khujandi Park where there is a small archaeological museum built into the walls of the fort, and if you continue to the rear of the fort, it provides a great view of the ancient mud brick structure, which unfortunately is not accessible.
