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Great Silk Road in Tajikistan: Eastern, 7 days
There are three branches of the Great Silk Road along Tajikistan: 1) North / Sogdian stretches between Samarkand (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 2) West–East / Karotegin stretches between Termez (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 3) South / Pamir stretches between Termez (Uzbekistan) and Tashkent (China). These ancient routes were formed by the Persian, Greek, Chinese and Arab peoples, who made a huge contribution to the socio–economic relations — trade and culture of the whole world between the V – XII centuries. In order to learn more about the contribution of this way to the culture and civilization of the Tajik people, there will be presented a tour package “Great Silk Road in Tajikistan”
Great Silk Road in Tajikistan: Northern, 4 days
Lengthways of Tajikistan permeate three branches of the Great Silk Way: 1) Northern – Sugd’s that draw between Samarqand (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 2) Eastern-Western - Karategin’s that draw between Sariosiyo (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 3) Southern - Pamir’s that draw between Termez (Uzbekistan) and Tashkurgan (China). These ancient ways were formed by Persian, Greek, China and Arab nations which has a huge contribution to the socio-economy relations – trade and culture of all world in V-XII centuries. WELCOME TO TAJIKISTAN, JOURNEY TO THE FAIRY LAND! This tour package cover north part of Silk Way including following legendary and historic places: Panjakent city – ancient Sarazm – Rudaki mausoleum - Istaravshan city– Hazrati Shoh mausoleum – Kok-Gumbaz – Handicraft Avenue - Central square of Khujand – Khujand Fortress – Jomi Mosque – Panjshanbe Bazar – Arbob Cultural Palace and museum - City of Qayroqqum – Bahoriston resort – Tajik Sea, Qayroqqum reservoir
Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan cultural tour along Pamir Highway
Highlights: • Museum of Antiquities – rich with wonderful collection of Buddhist art from the lost cities of ancient Kushan empire, the Greco-Bactrian periods’ with biggest in the world statue of Buddha in Nirvana. • Yashilkul Lake 3715m and travelling along enchanting Pamir Highway with epic landscapes surrounded by snowcapped peaks. • The cultural heritage of ancient Silk Road: ruins of ancient fortifications of Yamchun IV-I B.C and Kaahka III-I B.C, Buddhist ziggurats, petroglyphs and paintings of different ages, Pamiri house, solar calendars and other mysteries of Wakhan valley. • A day trek to the basecamp of Peak Engels 6507m with sightseeing of more than 8000 ancient petroglyphs dated back to Bronze era, remote areas with unspoiled nature, memorable views and lifestyle of locals in Langar. • Yak riding event in Eastern Pamirs, exploration of nomads culture and lifestyle and sightseeing of the base camp of Lenin Peak 7134m. Yurt-stay and fantastic views of Tulparkul lake 3500m
Shirkent Park, Dinosaur Tracking, One-Day tour
Not far (60 km) from the capital of Tajikistan – Dushanbe is located the historical and natural Park Shirkent, which is famous for its prehistoric attractions - dinosaur tracks. Shirkent is mainly known for fossilized dinosaur footprints. The animal that left these prints is attributed to a new genus and species Macropodasaurusgravis, there are still no analogues of these five-toed dinosaur footprints in the world. In total, eight locations of dinosaur footprints have been registered in our republic. Three of them are located in the mountains of the Shirkent River gorge. The monument of inanimate nature unites about 50 unique objects as: geological, hydrological, glaciological. The most significant in this series are three different age locations of dinosaur footprints, with the total number of footprints of extinct lizards more than 400. For tourists, there is a wide choice of routes for every taste, and mountain climbers expect snow-capped peaks that keep their inviolability.
Great Silk Way: Southern, 9 days
Lengthways of Tajikistan permeate three branches of the Great Silk Way: 1) Northern – Sugd’s that draw between Samarqand (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 2) Eastern-Western - Karategin’s that draw between Sariosiyo (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 3) Southern - Pamir’s that draw between Termez (Uzbekistan) and Tashkurgan (China). These ancient ways were formed by Persian, Greek, China and Arab nations which has a huge contribution to the socio-economy relations – trade and culture of all world in V-XII centuries. In this multi-day tour, we will visit the following attractions: – Shaartuz: Mausoleum Zayn al-Abidin, Beshai Palangon - mausoleum of Khoja Mashhad – Chiluchorchashma– Bokhtar city – Bokhtar: Kurgon Hill - Bibikhonum Museum - Buddhist monastery Ajina-Tepe; – Vose: Hulbuk Fortress; – Kulob: Mir Said Alii Hamadoni – 2700th anniversary of Kulyab; – Darvaz / Qal’ai Khumb: Ancient city of Karon – Khorog: Khorog city – Botanical Garden – Ishkashim: Garmchashma – Wakhan Valley
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.