Tours in Tajikistan: Tour 2

Tours in Tajikistan: Tour 2
Duration: 7 days

Day 1: Dushanbe
On arrival we will travel to Dushanbe. Today is a city tour. We will visit Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. Afterwards we will walk to National park, Ministry of Inner Affairs and see the biggest National Flag in the world. The flag is about 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. In the afternoon we will visit the Central Museum as well as amazing Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. The next destination is visiting Asian Bazaar and see colorful goods, fruits and vegetables. Transfer to a hotel.

Day 2: Dushanbe - Khoburubot - Kalai Khum
In the morning we will travel to Kalai Khum village thru mountain road.  The road goes via Khoburubot Pass (3 252) known as Western Pamir Tract. Here you will enjoy wonderful view to breathtaking river valley and remarkable gorges in the terrain as well as take photos of the mountain and rivers. In addition, you will meet local people. Tajik people are very friendly and hospitable. They like to live close to the nature. Night is in a hotel.

Day 3: Kalai Khum - Khorog
Today is transfer to Khorog. It is one of the smallest cities in the world. This city is bordered by rocky mountains and built in the fuse of the 3 rivers where Shokhdara river and Ghund river flow into Pyanj river. Here you will meet Pamir people. They have blonde hair, fair skin and blue eyes. Pamirs Mountains are the highest mountains in the world with human population after the Himalayas in Tibet. Night is in a guesthouse.

Day 4: Khorog - Kalai Khum
We will travel to Kakai Khum. This place is surrounded with high mountains with the altitude above 6000 m high. Travelers will have opportunity not only relish the stunning beauty of the pristine nature but also learn more about the ethnography, history and everyday life of mountain dwellers. Then we will have a stop in small villages to meet and talk with locals. There are settlements on the both sides of the river. On the other side you will see Afgan stony villages and gardens. Transfer to a hotel.

Day 5: Kalai Khum - Khoburubot - Dushanbe
The tour will start by driving to Dushanbe. On the way you will see Pamir Mountains which were inspired by Marco Polo, Hsuan Tsang, Mirza Muhammad Haidar. It is no doubt you will love it! You will see the huge mountain system the ocean of white and blue mountains. Night is in a hotel. 

Day 6: Dushanbe - Hissor - Dushanbe
On this tour we will travel to Hissor fortress of VII-XVII centuries. In past times it was the residence of Emir's Bukhara delegation. It is located on the high hill and was well defended with 1 m thick walls and loopholes for guns and cannons. Here you can see a pool and a garden and across from the fortress there was a busy market square with a caravan serai and shops. In Hisar you will see recently restored monuments of "Madrasa I Kuhna" of 16th-17th centuries; mosque; the mausoleum of "Mahdumi Azam" of 16th century. Then we will visit Botanical garden and Victory Park with a perfect panorama view on the city. Transfer to a hotel.

Day 7: Dushanbe - Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport. 

Transport:
02-04 pax - Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax - 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10 pax - 3 cars: Hyundai Starex

Price per person:
02 pax - 1 080 $
04 pax - 675 $
06 pax - 725 $
08 pax - 610 $
10 pax - 655 $
Single - 170 $

Early check-in - 30 $
Single early check-in - 50 $ 

Half board - 100 $
Full board - 190 $

English speaking guide - 570 $ per group

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Dushanbe - "Meridians" Hotel 3*
Kalai Khum - "Karon Palace" Hotel 4*
Khorog - "Lal" Guesthouse
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour                                            

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- GBAO permit
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide