Tour around outskirts of Dushanbe and Iskanderkul lake

 

Day 1: Dushanbe

Upon arrival, your guide will welcome you at the airport and take you to capital city and start your sightseeing tour. Today you will see most attractive places in Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan. Your travelling will start with the architectural monuments like House of Parliament, National library, White House, National State Seal, and Rudake Park. Then you will see the largest National Flag of the world, reaching 165 meters high pole, 60 meters in width and 30 meters in length. Following the building of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there will be an interesting excursion at Central Museum.  After lunch at the local restaurant, you will learn many facts about traditional musical instruments in Gurminj Museum. Next site will be Asian Bazaar of Dushanbe. As many other bazaars on Central Asia, it offers fresh fruits and vegetables together with other things. Today you will know closely Tajik people and discover many places of Dushanbe. You will have Tajik traditional dinner and night in a hotel.

 

Day 2: Dushanbe – Iskanderkul Lake

Today you will continue your tour to one of the fascinating lakes of Central Asia - Iskanderkul Lake. This mountain lake located at the altitude of 2 255 m among Fann Mountain adored by travellers. According to the estimates, Tajikistan has the second largest water deposit in CIS countries with more than 1 000 rivers, 2 000 lakes and 8000 glaciers, which makes country “water giant” in Central Asia. . In order to get to lake, we will drive via Anzob pass, which is 3 372 meters high. On the top of the pass, there is incredible view opens to valley. Iskanderkul Lake has wonderful landscape and enjoyable nature. Upon arrival, you can walk along the beach. There is also a beautiful waterfall in 40-minute walk.

 

Day 3: Iskanderkul – Dushanbe – Hissor

After breakfast, return to Dushanbe and drive to Hissor fortress to have a tour, which is the historical site dating back to 12^th -17th centuries. It is located in 40 minutes’ drive from the city. It represents citadel and other fortified areas. In ancient time, the representatives of Bukhara Emirate used this place as a fort. High strong walls rounded it and there were many holes for barrels and guns. Moreover, there were a pool, a big garden and a busy market square with a caravanserai and shops in its boundaries. However, today only two towers next to the main gate are preserved. In addition to the fort, there are “Madrasa I Kuhna” mosque dating back to 16th-17th centuries, the mausoleum of “Mahdumi Azam” from 16th century, which were reconstructed not long ago. Overnight in a hotel in Dushanbe.

 

Day 4: Dushanbe – Norak – Dushanbe

Today you will travel to the countryside in order to visit and have a tour in Norak reservoir, the largest reservoir of Tajikistan. Due to its size, it known as a Tajik Sea. The capacity of Norak is 10.5 sq.km. It stretches to 70 km in length; the square of the water is 98 sq.km. There are hydroelectric stations located on the water of the reservoir. Furthermore, it is also used for watering agricultural fields. Nowadays it is a popular place for boat trip lovers. On the surface of the water, there is amazing view to wonderful gorges and glaciers on the mountains. In the end of the day, drive back to Dushanbe. Stay in a hotel.

 

Day 5: Dushanbe – Ramit – Dushanbe

Today is a day trip to travel to “Ramit” state natural reserve, which is located in Ramit gorge on the slopes of Hissar Range and famous for day tours in Tajikistan. This amazing site was organized by the government of Soviet Tajikistan in 1959 and about 80 km from capital, near the Vahdat town. It lies between the altitude of 1176 and 3195 m above sea level. The mountain river flows down the gorge has special kind of mountain trout. Furthermore, the territory of Ramit is rich in diverse flora and fauna, including rare medicinal plants and many animal species like mountain goats, wild boars. Additionally, there is a big artificial population of famous Bukhara deer, which is the significant achievement of the reserve. After enjoying the site, drive back to Dushanbe. Night in a hotel.

 

Day 6: Dushanbe – Airport

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide and driver will accompany you to the airport.