Location: Khujand
Top Things to do in Khujand
- 1. Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification
- 2. Kayrakkum Reservoir
- 3. Somoni park
- 4. Khujand Fortress
- 5. Masjidi Jami Mosque
- 6. Monument to Ismoil Somoni
- 7. Kamal Khujandi Statue
- 8. Stella Fallen Heroes in the Fight Against Fascism
- 9. Park Kamal Khudzhandi
- 10. Mausoleum of Sheik Muslekheddin
Top 10 Things to do in Khujand, Tajikistan
Khujand (Tajik: Хуҷанд, Xujand / Xuçand, Uzbek: Xo‘jand/Хўжанд, Persian: خجند, translit. Xojand), formerly known as Leninabad (Tajik: Ленинобод, Leninobod/Leninoвod,Persian: لنینآباد, translit. Leninâbâd) in 1936-1991, is the second-largest city of Tajikistan and the capital of the northernmost province of Tajikistan, now called Sughd. Khujand is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, dating back about 2,500 years. It is situated on the Syr Darya at the mouth of the Fergana Valley and was a major city along the ancient Silk Road, mainly inhabited by ethnic Tajiks. It is proximate to both the Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan borders.
Restaurants in Khujand
1. Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By MarcelTraveller - Voorschoten, The Netherlands
In a part of the old Citadel is a recently restored and rather well equipped modern museum which gives a good impression of the history of Khujand and the people and rulers who lived in this part of Tajikistan. Especially interesting to visit is the basement of the museum with very large colorful stone mosaics of the life of Alexander the Great. Worthwhile is a walk in the park next to the museum in the direction of the river. Nice to see is a small building with a golden dome, which is covered by a large turquoise dome on pillars.
2. Kayrakkum Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Kelly H - New York City, New York
OK, it's really a Reservoir, but it's a nice big lake, with swimming that will help bribing down the high-90s temps you are otherwise enduring in summertime Sughd.
3. Somoni park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By OneMansPerspectives - San Francisco
It is a pleasant setting giving a feel for this lovely city near the border with Uzbekistan. It is worth the time and effort to visit this and other sites in the city of Khujand, Tajikistan.
4. Khujand Fortress
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By jbg74 - Saint Paul, Minnesota
This was an interesting central asian fortress to visit. It is a good example of the fortifications in the area.
5. Masjidi Jami Mosque
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By climber_in_CH - Salida, Colorado
We had a peek in here after touring the market. Large but not overly ornate. Not that many worshipers either.
6. Monument to Ismoil Somoni
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By OneMansPerspectives - San Francisco
This monument sits on a hillside in the city. Lovely mosaics line the stairs that lead to/from the monument.
7. Kamal Khujandi Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Aleksey C - Kulob, Tajikistan
Мы раньше никогда и не знали как выглядит Камол Худжанди. Это центр города, рядом цветы, лавочки, можно посидеть немного. Сам памятник небольшой и ничем не примечательный
8. Stella Fallen Heroes in the Fight Against Fascism
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By scmp79 - Ireland
If you are at the bazaar swing round by this monument. It's one of a few things in the area that are note worthy.
9. Park Kamal Khudzhandi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Michael R - Rottenbach, Germany
Eigentlich ist der Park um Khujands Fort herum ganz nett und gut gepflegt, und die drei Pavillons mit ihren reich ornamentierten hölzernen Stützsäulen bilden sogar einen Hingucker. Einigen weiteren Merkmalen gebührt ebenfalls eine gewisse Aufmerksamkeit, so z.B. den beiden Pfauen mit „blumigen Gefieder“ und aus bunten Metallen, die unverkennbar den Bezug zum Iran bzw. dem früheren Perserthron und -reich betonen. Aber dass einer der Pavillons der Landeseigenart geschuldet ist, den Präsidenten zu huldigen, ist dann für Fremde doch ein abschreckendes Beispiel einer ungebührlichen Schmeichelei der Obrigkeit. Man stelle sich vor, Kanzlerin Merkel würde zu Lebzeiten eine derartige Ehrung erfahren. Wenn der Präsident wenigstens hübsch sowie zu seinem Volk gütig wäre und seinen Familien-Clan nicht ganz so offensichtlich über alle Maße fördern würde, dann könnte man dasVerhalten ja noch halbwegs nachvollziehen – aber so, wie es im Lande zugeht, kommt höchstens Belustigung auf.
10. Mausoleum of Sheik Muslekheddin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Michael R - Rottenbach, Germany
Neben der Moschee und gegenüber vom farbenprächtigem Panjshanbe-Markt befindet sich das Mausoleum von Scheich Muslekheddin (keine Ahnung, wer das war...), das zwar ebenso wie die benachbarte Moschee in den 1980er Jahren komplett renoviert wurde, jedoch deutlich älter wirkt. Unverkennbar ist die Verwandtschaft mit ähnlichen Bauwerken in Sarmakand und vor allem Buchara, unter dessen Herrschaft Khujand einstmals stand. Leider ist das Mausoleum meistens geschlossen. Von der bunten Kachelung der Kuppeln wird bald nicht mehr viel zu sehen sein, da hier Tauben ihr Unwesen treiben.
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