A Day Tour In The Tajik Village

Day 1. Departure to the South of Tajikistan.

Homestay accommodation.

Harvesting:

- Cotton

- Potatoes

- Cherry

Other fruits and vegetables

Overnight stay

Day 2. Departure

Breakfast

Surrounding explore

Returning to the Dushanbe

TOP THINGS TO DO IN DUSHANBE

With its nice parks and great restaurants, Dushanbe is the perfect place to recover from the strenuous hikes in the Fann mountains or to prepare for your adventure on the Pamir highway.

1. KOMSOMOL LAKE AND PARK

Komsomol lake suggests a Soviet heritage. This recreation spot built by the Soviet Youth organization is still popular among the shaslick and beer-loving locals in summer. From Komsomol lake, you have a wonderful view of Dushanbe’s skyline with some of the capitals newest buildings including the Palace of the Nation, the large Tajik flagpole, and the Nowruz palace

2. NOWRUZ PALACE

The Nowruz palace started as a plan to build a simple teahouse but became the largest teahouse in the world. In fact, it now serves more as a cultural entertainment center with 12 decorated halls and a number of rooms.

Local craftsmen were involved to create the beautiful wood carvings, wall decorations, mosaics, and painted ceilings. Its grand scale is impressive, but so are the details. It really is a Tajik work of art. Equally extravagant are the gardens with pavilions and fountains.

3. NATIONAL MUSEUM

The National Museum in Tajikistan opened its doors in 2011. According to President Emomali Rahmon, it must be the national pride of every honest and proud Tajik.

For a Central Asian museum, it was pretty well organized if not a bit random at times. Not only will you be guided through Tajikistan’s history you will also get to see exhibitions about Tajikistan’s natural wonders, geography, and wildlife as well as Tajikistan’s state gifts.

4. WALL OF GREAT TAJIK WRITERS

On the facade of the Writers Union building you will find eleven statues of Tajikistan’s greatest writers including Rudaki, Ferdowsi, and Omar Khayyam.

The Writers union building is a good example of one of the few Soviet buildings that still stand in Dushanbe. In Soviet times their goal was to make sure that the old Tajik literature did not conflict with Soviet ideology.

5. RUDAKI PARK

Rudaki is the father of Persian literature and a beloved poet for most Persian-speaking populations.

He was born in the Samanid Empire in Penjikent. Although Rudaki is equally popular as a national poet in Iran he has become Tajikistan’s national hero after independence.

Dushanbe’s Rudaki park is a pleasant space to wander around and admire his statue.