Dushanbe Sightseeing

Day 01: Driving to Shahritus-Qubodiyon district

• Driving to Shahritus-Qubodiyon district (110 km southwards) to visit Mausoleum Khoja Mashhad in Shahritus district. Mausoleum and mosque that were once attached to the Khoja Mashhad Madrassa, built about 1,200 years ago and among the oldest Islamic sites in Tajikistan. Enjoying the ancient architecture of the Mausoleum. Lunch in café by the Mausoleum. After lunch to visit the sacred and splendid site of Chiluchor Chashma - "Forty-Four Springs". It is like a small oasis in the desert. The springs are full of fish that worth to see. Driving back to Dushanbe. Overnight in Hotel in Dushanbe.

Day 02: Leaving Dushanbe eastward for Nurek Dam

• Leaving Dushanbe eastward for Nurek Dam, built in 1980 on the Vakhsh River (75 km). Enjoying the big water reservoir of the Nurek Hydro Power Station. The Nurek Dam is the highest dam in the world with highest point located 310 m above its basement. Lunch in Nurek city. After lunch sightseeing around Nurek city. Driving back to Dushanbe. Overnight in Hotel in Dushanbe.

Day 03. Driving to Varzob valley

• Driving to Varzob valley (also favorite recreation destination for the capital residents), marvelous placement with the beautiful and attracting view. On the way to visit “Khoja Obi garm” Resort. This a natural hot spring used to taking bath that also has the healing features. Lunch in Varzob valley, one of the the main tourist destinations in the country. In winter the placement called Safedorak is used for skiing. Enjoying the good scene of the Valley. Driving back to Dushanbe. Overnight in Hotel in Dushanbe.

Day 04: Driving to Hissar Fortress

• Driving to Hissar Fortress, 25 km away from Dushanbe plus 4 km from Hissar village. There is one of the main Tajikistan monuments - Hissar historical reserve. Lunch in Hissar. After lunch to enjoy the Hissar fort with ark built in XVI, old madrassah built in XVI c on the territory of 2250 sq m, Caravan Serai built in 1808, Mosque "Sangin", Mausoleum of Mahdumi Abzam built in XVI and Historical museum located in Old Madrassah building and has a display of 3200 exhibits. Driving back to Dushanbe. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 05: Sightseeing within the Dusanbe city

• Sightseeing within the Dusanbe city. Visiting Gurminj Museum of Traditional Musical Instrument, National Museum of antiquities, Ismaili Centre Dushanbe, National museum of Tajikistan, Rudaki park and Somoni Square and Victory Park, Mosque and market. Lunch in Dushanbe. Overnight in Dushnabe.