Top Things to do in Tajikistan
Things to do in Tajikistan, Tajikistan: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Tajikistan, Tajikistan including Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Sadriddin Aini Monument, Haji Yaqub Mosque, Ismaili Centre, Statue of Ismoil Somoni, Khazrati Bobo Complex, Mausoleum of Mir Said Ali Khamadoni, Buddhist Monastery Ajina-Tepa, National Library of Tajikistan, Kamal Khujandi Statue.
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1. Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By alikarim - Dallas, United States
Beautiful center of peace and tranquility in central Khorog. Built recently with all local materials, it has very nice grounds and you can have a tour organized to show you the place. It is also a prayer hall in the evenings
2. Sadriddin Aini Monument
3. Haji Yaqub Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore
This is a must visit when in the city. The architecture as well as the interior are beautiful. Do note as conservative dress code and head skarf are required for ladies. They are pretty strict on dress code.
4. Ismaili Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By btw2017 - London, United Kingdom
This is a fairly new building. It serves as a prayer hall as well as other services such as early years classes. It is a majestic building and resembles the mountainous Pamir which surrounds Khorog . Must attend the tour as the building will make more sense. ie, The bricks used to build this majestic place came from neighbouring Uzbekistan
5. Statue of Ismoil Somoni
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By alikarim - Dallas, United States
Ismail Somoni was a ruler and hero of this region and there are many places named after him in the city. The statue is across from the Parliament buildings, and from teh Rudaki Park and National Library. The statue and park grounds, the map of this empire, gardens, water structures etc are well kept and in good order. Worth visiting for a photo opportunity and to enjoy the various monuments, parks and Museum/Library here.
6. Khazrati Bobo Complex
7. Mausoleum of Mir Said Ali Khamadoni
8. Buddhist Monastery Ajina-Tepa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By andrewmU2655XD
The Ajina-Tepa ruins are known by locals as the Devils Hill. It is 12 km drive from the city through a farming community. This is a rarely visited area, but is a must for those interested in buddhist history in Central Asia. Access to the site is free, and we were the only visitors. There are no bathroom facilities at the site, but a temporary public toilet is a short walk east of the site entrance. After walking over the narrow bridge to gain access to the site, there are storyboards to the right which provide a wealth of information on the history of the ruins. Unfortunately most of the descriptions are in Japanese or Tajik language. We managed to find a section in English, and realized that the site is UNSECO recognized. The ruins were discovered in 1959, and excavated over the next sixteen years. Archaeologists estimate that the site was constructed in the 7th century, which seems to be supported by the writings of the famous Buddhist monk, Xuanzang, who briefly visited the monastery. If you follow the paths and climb to the top of the ruins, you will get a better idea of the layout of the complex. The site had a main temple and monastery, which were separate structures. The courtyard area is barely recognizable today. It is probably best to do some research on the site before visiting to appreciate the ruins. It was here that the famous sleeping buddha was discovered. It was sculpted from clay and was 12.85 meters in length. The buddha was too large to move and was cut into many pieces before being transported from the site. Unfortunately many of the objects found at the site ended up in Russian museums. In 2001, the buddha was restored, and can now be viewed at the Museum of National Antiquities in Dushanbe. Other artifacts from the site are also on display at the museum. The site didn't function for much more than a century, as the Arabs invaded this region and the monks fled the monastery. This is one of the most famous buddhist sites in Central Asia, and is a must see for those interested in archaeology and history. We visited this site, on the way back from "Takhti Sangin" (Temple of Stone) , which is another historical site in southern Tajikistan. We had also visited Merv in Turkmenistan, which is the furthest west that buddhism thrived, and Fayaz Tepa and Kara Tepa in Termez, Uzbekistan, which is probably the most famous buddhist site in Central Asia. It may seem strange to see Budhist sites in this region, but Buddhism was popular in these areas before spreading in China. After visiting this site, there is a rare statue of Lenin, in front of the public school, approximately 2.5 km north west from the Ajina Tepa site.
9. National Library of Tajikistan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Azizus - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The National Library is the biggest library in the region having a repository of more than 3 mln books and hundred thousands of e-books and periodicals as well as rare ancient manuscripts.
