Tajikistan 7 Day Itinerary

Tajikistan 7-Day Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Dushanbe (Capital City)

  • Place: Dushanbe
  • Activities: Visit the National Museum of Tajikistan, Rudaki Park, and the famous statue of Ismoili Somoni. Stroll along the downtown streets to see the Russian-style architecture and local markets.
  • Things to Know: Dushanbe is a modern city with many western amenities, but it’s still advisable to have cash (USD or Euro) for smaller shops and restaurants as credit cards are not always accepted.
  • Transportation: Taxis are widely available, or you can use local shared taxis (marshrutka) which are cheaper and run along fixed routes.
  • Visa Requirements: A visa is required for most countries. Check your country’s specific requirements as the process may vary.

Day 2: Dushanbe to Pamir Highway (Start of the Pamir Tour)

  • Place: Pamir Highway
  • Activities: Begin your journey along the Pamir Highway, one of the highest roads in the world. Enjoy stunning mountain landscapes and stop at beautiful lakes like Karakul Lake.
  • Things to Know: The road conditions can be rough, so it’s recommended to hire a 4x4 vehicle with a driver.
  • Transportation: Private transportation is highly recommended for this leg of the journey.

Day 3-4: Pamir Highway (Continuation)

  • Place: Murgab and Yashilkul
  • Activities: Continue your journey along the Pamir Highway, visiting Murgab and staying overnight in a yurt camp. Explore the stunning Yashilkul Lake.
  • Things to Know: Altitude sickness can be an issue at these high altitudes, so it’s important to acclimatize gradually and drink plenty of fluids.
  • Transportation: Continue with your hired vehicle.

Day 5: Khorog (Finishing Pamir Highway Tour)

  • Place: Khorog
  • Activities: Visit the Botanical Gardens, Sultan Mahmud Khodja Complex, and enjoy a local market for some traditional Tajik goods.
  • Things to Know: Khorog is the main city in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region and has more of a Central Asian feel.
  • Transportation: Continue with your hired vehicle.

Day 6: Khorog to Iskanderkul (Return Journey)

  • Place: Iskanderkul
  • Activities: Start your return journey, passing through the Shakhdara Valley and ending at Iskanderkul Lake, a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by mountains.
  • Things to Know: The road conditions on this leg of the journey can also be rough, so a 4x4 vehicle is still recommended.
  • Transportation: Continue with your hired vehicle.

Day 7: Iskanderkul to Dushanbe (Final Day)

  • Place: Dushanbe
  • Activities: Return to Dushanbe, taking a different route if possible for more scenic views. Spend your last evening in Tajikistan exploring the city or enjoying local cuisine at a restaurant.
  • Things to Know: Depending on your flight schedule, you may want to explore any sights missed earlier in Dushanbe.
  • Transportation: Continue with your hired vehicle and then take a flight back home.