History of Istaravshan

 

Name of tour: History of Istaravshan
Itinerary duration: 4 days/ 3 nights

Day 1: Oibek - Khujand
Your driver will pick you up at the border and transfer you to the Khujand city. The city has a population that reaches 149000 people, which makes it the second largest city in Tajikistan. Khujand city is also considered to be the capital of the Sughd province. During the day, you will have a city tour - you will see such places as the Khujant Cultural Palace and the Central Mosque. You will spend your night in the hotel.

Day 2: Khujand - Istravshan - Khujand 
The following day, you will travel to the Istravshan city. The city dates back to II-VI centuries BC which makes it one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. The city has many mentions in the Persian and Sogdian literature. It is also known as the Cyrus Eskhata or the Cyruspol which is believed to be founded back in the 6^th century BC. You will walk along the old building, Asian bazaars, see the old mosques and feel the atmosphere of the Great Silk Road ages. In the end of the day, you will be brought back to Khujand.

Day 3: Khujand - Dushanbe
The next day, you will drive through the Aznob pass which raises to the altitude of 3372 m above sea level, during your way, you will have plenty of photo stops in order to take a lot of wonderful photos. You will eventually arrive to the capital of Tajikistan - Dushanbe. The day will be devoted to city tour. You will be walking among the parks, museums, square and architectural wonders of the city. Dushanbe has reserved its spot in the World Records book since it holds the biggest national flag on earth. A pole which raises up to 165 meters, hold a flag which length is 60 meters and width 30 meters. In the end of the day, you will be taken to the national restaurant and then spend your night in the hotel.

Day 4: Flight
The following morning, you will be taken to the airport for the flight.

Transport:
02-04 pax - Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax - 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10- pax - 3 cars: Hyundai Starex