Dushanbe Tours & Holidays
Dushanbe Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
The Tajik capital lies at the confluence of two rivers beneath the snow-capped Hissar Mountain Range. The word Dushanbe is derived from the Persian for 'day 2', which referred to Monday, the day the famous market takes place. Although now a busy city, it was little more than a village a century ago, but it grew largely as a result of the arrival of the Red Army and later, in 1929, the railway. Dushanbe is a clean, green city with wide, tree-lined streets and pale, elegant buildings with plenty ...
The Tajik capital lies at the confluence of two rivers beneath the snow-capped Hissar Mountain Range. The word Dushanbe is derived from the Persian for 'day 2', which referred to Monday, the day the famous market takes place. Although now a busy city, it was little more than a village a century ago, but it grew largely as a result of the arrival of the Red Army and later, in 1929, the railway. Dushanbe is a clean, green city with wide, tree-lined streets and pale, elegant buildings with plenty of cafes in which to enjoy tea and local sweets.
Best experiences
Learn about the history of Dushanbe
Visit the blue-domed mosque, mausoleum and madrasa of Mawlana Yakubi Charki, a pilgrimage site filled with lush gardens and singing birds. Mawlana Yakubi Charki was an Afghan-born fifteenth century Sufi teacher, sent to Gulistan to organise religious teaching.
Explore the Shirkent Valley
Step back in time at Shirkent Gorge, a nature reserve since the early 1990s, to see a rare discovery of dinosaur footprints. There are numerous trails to choose from and with each you will enjoy beautiful views of the streams that line the valley.
Bask in the shadow of Buddha
Visit Dushanbe's Museum of Antiquities which holds the largest Buddha statue in Central Asia. The museum also has displays and exhibits on the Zoroastrian and Buddhist Penjikent Ura Tepe civilisations.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Atlas Hotel, Dushanbe
Providing a touch of luxury to your stay in Dushanbe, the four-star Atlas Hotel is a great choice while in the city. The atmosphere in the hotel is warm and welcoming with an air of elegance and…
Serena Hotel, Dushanbe
Located on Rudaki Avenue in the centre of Dushanbe, the five-star Serena Hotel is one of the best hotels in Dushanbe, combining traditionally Tajik decor with modern comfort. It lies within walking…