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Ultimate Tajikistan Tour

sgadimopch — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:56:52 +0000

Start and end in Dushanbe! With the In-depth Cultural tour Ultimate Tajikistan Tour: A Private Adventure, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Dushanbe, Tajikistan and 2 other destinations in Tajikistan. Ultimate Tajikistan Tour.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Dushanbe
Arrive in Dushanbe and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Dushanbe National Museum, Navruz Palace, Hissar Fortress
Whole day city tour in Dushanbe: visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Tajikistan with the famous Buddha statue. Our next stop is the Navruz Palace. Initially this building was supposed to become the largest teahouse in the world. However, during construction, which involved hundreds of artisans from all over the country, the interior became so impressive that it was decided that it was going to become a palace instead of a teahouse. Most of its rooms are now used only for official government meetings with guests from abroad or for international conferences. Afternoon drive out of the city to visit to Hissar Fortress (25 km), the Madrassah Museum. Many centuries ago there were a noisy market and caravanserai. Drive back to Dushanbe. Dinner at local city restaurant. Overnight in Dushanbe.

Day 03. Dushanbe – Yaghnobi – Iskanderkul (3-4 hours)
After breakfast, we drive to Yaghnobi. The valley is formed by the Yaghnobi River and belongs to the Zarafshan basin. It lies between 2,500 and 3,000 meters above sea level and is virtually inaccessible for six months of the year. The Yaghnobi Valley faced major challenges in the 1970s, when its entire population was forcibly removed and resettled in the Zafarabad region during the soviet time. However, the links to the valley were not entirely destroyed, as some Yaghnobi farmers continued to graze their herds in the valley and maintained the cemeteries and sacred places. Overnight in Iskaderkul.

Day 04. Iskanderkul – Dushanbe (130 km/3 hrs.)
Iskanderkul Lake, known as a lake of Alexander the Great which was established in 1969. The area of the lake is 30000 ha. According to the legend, the Iskanderkul Lake was named after Alexander the Great, known as Iskander in the East. People say that Alexander the Great’s path to Central Asia from India laid through this lake. Lunch at traditional homestay “Dilovar”. Exploration the surroundings of the lake: five springs, Zmeinoe Lake (Snake lake), walking to 38m high waterfall which is called “Fan Niagara“ Return to Dushanbe in the afternoon. Overnight in Dushanbe.

Day 05. Dushanbe – Kalaikhum (380 km/7-8 hrs).
Departure to Pamirs on Highway M41. Via Tawildara (280km) and Khaburabad pass (3252m) (or via Kulyab region). We can see more conservative attitudes of this region in local dressing style and beards, but the hospitality is just as welcoming. We pass over Khaburabad Mountain Pass to Kalaikhum and the scenery and the people change again. The people here are Badakhshanis with their own languages. There are seven different languages used in Tajik Pamirs. Kalaikhum sits on the Panj River, a major tributary of the famous Amu Darya (Oxus) River. Overnight in Kalaikhum.

Day 06. Kalaikhum – Khorog (255 km/6-7 hrs).
The road will follow near Panj River, a tributary of the mighty Amu Darya (the famous River Oxus). During this entire trip, we will see Afghanistan from right side across the river, where the big difference of lifestyle of Afghan and Tajik Pamirs is visible. We will see the effort of the Afghanis to have their first highway that is built with no machinery. Khorog is the administrative centre of the Pamir region, dramatically set deep in the valley at the confluence of the Panj and Ghunt rivers and boxed in by the mountain peaks. Overnight in Khorog.

Day 07. Khorog Ethnographical Museum
Today we will explore Khorog which is the administrative center of the Pamir Region, dramatically set deep in the valley at the confluence of the Panj and Gunt Rivers and boxed in by the mountain peaks. There are a number of places which we will visit, from the Ethnographical Museum to the surprisingly well stocked Botanical Garden (one of the highest in the world). Also, we will visit the UCA old and new campuses and local Jamaatkhana. Overnight inKhorog.

Day 8. Khorog – Kalaikhum (255 km/6-7 hrs).
Visit to the botanical garden and further transfer to the town of Kalaihum. Lunch on the way; dinner and overnight at guest house. You may notice more conservative attitudes of local dressing style and beards, but the hospitality is just as welcoming. Overnight in Kalaikhum.

Day 9. Kalaikhum – Dushanbe (280 km/7-8 hrs)
After breakfast we drive toward Dushanbe via Khobu-Robot pass (3252 m). You ‘ll take the route in middle of the high Badagshon Mountains range. It’s gonna be accessible to see the most beautiful views on the way. Dinner at the oriental tearoom. Overnight in Dushanbe.

Day 10. Depart Dushanbe
Transfer to the airport of Dushanbe for your international flight.

Hotels

City	Nights	Hotels
Dushanbe	02	Hilton Dushanbe
Iskaderkul	01	Yaghnobi zone
Dushanbe	01	Hilton Dushanbe
Kalaikhum	01	Karon Palace
Khorog	02	Lal Hotel
Kalaikhum	01	Karon Palace
Dushanbe	01	Hilton Dushanbe

Includes

– Meeting and assistance by our representative.
– 09 nights accommodation as per program
– English speaking guide
– Meals: Breakfasts & Dinners
– All sightseeing & excursion by private vehicle
– All transport and listed activities
– All present government taxes

Excludes

• International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.

Important

• Accommodation in good hotels.

• Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.

• Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.

• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.

• If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.

• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.

• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.

• In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.

• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.

• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.

• In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

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Mountain Biking & Trekking In Tajikistan

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Ultimate Tajikistan Tour

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Mountain Biking & Trekking In Tajikistan

sgadimopch — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:14:36 +0000

Tajikistan is a country of amazing landscapes and enviable cultural antiquity. Who better understands this than those who make an effort to explore this country. Join us on this 15-day, guided trip and travel to some of the most remote and stunning corners of the country.

This tour starts from Dushanbe, where we will pick you up on arrival and drive you to your hotel. See the major landmarks of Tajikistan’s capital city during a guided sightseeing tour. Time for the adventure now. Take a jeep to Pskan, the starting point of your journey.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Dushanbe
Meet you at the airport in Dushanbe upon arrival and transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Dushanbe City tour
After breakfast see some of the city major highlights, including Rudaki Park, the National Library and White House. Also see the second-tallest freestanding flagpole in the world – after Jeddah – which is a whopping 165 meters high with a flag measuring thirty by sixty meters.

Day 03: Dushanbe – Pskan
Head out of the Tajik capital this morning, driving through the Varzob Gorge – a weekend getaway for the locals of Dushanbe – to reach the Fann Mountains. Gaze at the beauty of these mountains while someone else takes care of the driving.

Reach Takfon after two to three hours of driving and take a turn toward the Yagnob Valley.

Drive through the Yagnob Gorge to reach the village of Pskan, where we will stay tonight in a simple guesthouse run by a local. Learn more about local history and culture and get to know the Yagnobis – considered to be the direct descendants of the Sogdians, considered one of the most important players on the Silk Route.

Day 04: Pskan – Marghib
Leave Pskan after breakfast and hike down to Numetkan where the mountain bikes will be waiting for you. Enjoy a delightful ride along the Yagnob River to reach Marghib. Overnight at Marghib.

Day 05: Marghib – Marguzor
Continue your journey on bike after breakfast following the mainly downhill dirt road (please note that nearly one-third of the road is paved). Arrive Marguzor, where you will stay tonight.

Day 06: Marguzor – Vertical Alp Camp
The route travels through a scenic alpine landscape of the Fann Mountains. The first part of the journey ends at lunchtime today. Stay overnight at a cottage in Vertical Alp Camp (shower and western toilets available).

Day 07: Vertical Alp Camp – Mutnoe Lake – Alauddin Lake
Time to tackle a trekking route that travels through a mountainous area where the air is thin and breaths are measured. To acclimatize, you will hike to Mutnoe Lake (3,500 m). See a fabulous view of the Alauddin Gorge and to the south as well as glaciers and peaks as far as the eye can see upon reaching the lake.

Your guides will be happy to point the peaks out to you: Zamok (5,070 m), Energiya (5,120 m) and Chimtargha (5489 m). Continue your journey to Alauddin Lake after a picnic lunch. You will spend your night on the shore of the picturesque lake in a tent (2,770 m).

Day 08: Alauddin Lake – Bibijanat Lake
Embark on a tough yet rewarding hike via the Alauddin Pass (3,860 m) to reach Bibijanat Lake. The path to the Alauddin Pass is quite steep at times and is one of the most demanding parts of this tour. However, the incredible views from the pass is a fitting reward to your efforts.

Continue further to reach Bibijanat Lake, one of our favorite lakes in the Fann Mountains. Despite the altitude of almost 3,000 m, this place can be quite hot, especially if the weather is clear. We will set up our tents for the night right next to the lake.

Day 09: Bibijanat – Artuch Alp Camp
Enjoy a short walk in the surrounding area after breakfast before heading for Artuch Alp Camp. The total journey takes three hours. You are free to explore Chukurak and Ziyorat Lakes if you want to. Spend your night there.

Day 10: Artuch – Zimtud
Time to get back on your bikes. Enjoy a downhill ride on a dirt road until you reach the Rudaki Mausoleum, where you will take a short break. Visit the museum dedicated to the most famous Tajik poet – Rudaki.

Continue your journey on bike, riding uphill to reach Zimtud. Have your lunch in a family guesthouse. You are free for the rest of the day today. Stay overnight in Zimtud.

Day 11: Zimtud – Tovassang Pass
The first part of today’s route, which you will cover on your bike, will take you to Humorigung Village. Load your bike on donkeys in the village and continue by foot towards the campsite located below the Tovasang Pass. Stay overnight in a tent. The combined distance you will cover by bike and on foot today is 20 km.

Day 12: Tovasang Pass – Hazorchashma
Today is the last day of your hike. Walk your way up slowly to reach the Tovassang Pass (3,305 m) before moving downhill to reach Hazorchashma Lake. Enjoy your picnic lunch on the shore of the lake. You will be staying next to. the lake overnight. The total hiking distance today is 11 km.

Day 13: Hazorchashma – Shing
Explore Lake Hazorchashma in the morning before hopping on your bike and riding down the river toward Shing Village. travel past six more lakes en route to the village, stopping by at Noffin for lunch at a family guesthouse. Stay overnight in Shing.

Day 14: Shing – Penjikent
A relaxed ride over both off-road and paved surfaces awaits you today. Your destination is the town of Penjikent, whose name translates as “the city of five villages”. Enjoy your lunch at a traditional guesthouse and visit the Penjikent Historical Museum after that. You might also want to see the old ruins of Sarazm, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Penjikent – Iskanderkul – Dushanbe
Leave your bicycles behind and driving through the mountains to Dushanbe, past the famous Iskanderkul. Arrive back in Dushanbe in the afternoon. You are free for the rest of the day.

Day 16: Dushanbe Departure
It’s time to say farewell to Tajikistan. We will drive you back to the airport for your departure flight.

Hotels

City	Night (s)	Hotel / Camp
Dushanbe	02	Hilton Dushanbe
Pskan	01	Guesthouse
Marghib	01	Guesthouse
Marguzor	01	Guesthouse
Vertical Alp Camp	01	Camp
Alauddin Lake	01	Camp
Bibijanat Lake	01	Camp
Artuch Alp Camp	01	Camp
Zimtud	01	Guesthouse
Tovassang Pass	01	Camp
Hazorchashma	01	Camp
Shing	01	Guesthouse
Penjikent	01	Hotel Sugd
Dushanbe	01	Hilton Dushanbe

Inclusions

– Meeting and assistance by our representative.
– 15 Nights accommodation
– Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners.
– All permits as per program
– Porters with donkeys during hiking & mountain biking. A cook to prepare your meals while camping
– All specialist, safety & camping gear
– Local English-speaking guide
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
– Transport, Parking, Gasoline & Toll ways.
– All present government taxes.

Exclusions

– International Airfare.
– Tips, gratuities, Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks, camera/ video camera charges, or any other expenses of a personal nature.
– Visa fees, personal insurance.
– Any item not specified under cost includes.

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.