ARRIVAL DAY

Dushanbe - ARRIVAL DAY
Welcome and greet tourists arriving from Dushanbe International Airport or from the Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan border.

Check-in at a hotel in Dushanbe during the day.

Lunch and dinner will be provided at suitable times.

Shaartuz–Beshai Palangon-Khoja Mashhad - the healthy spring “Chiluchorchashma” – Bokhtar city

Places to visit: Museum of Dangara Teahouse “Khorramshahr” – Fortress and Museum of Hulbuk; lunch will be served.

Kulob - 18:00 – Arrival in Kulob and hotel check-in
19:00 – Dinner with a concert program at a restaurant
20:00 – End of the day

Kulob city – Mir Said Aliya Hamadoni Mausoleum – Museum of the 2700th anniversary of Kulyab

Mausoleum of Mir Said Ali Khamadoni - MAUSOLEUM OF MIR SAYYID ALII HAMADONI. Located in the center of Kulyab, this memorial complex honors Mir Sayyid Alii Hamadoni, a poet, philosopher, and thinker of the 14th century. His son Muhammad, several relatives, and the former caretaker of the mausoleum and mosque, Sheikh Shohi Tolikoni, are also interred here. The mausoleum is a traditional medieval structure, originally featuring three portal entrances and a domed hall adorned with carved decor. This building dates back to the late 14th century.

Qalaikhumb - 13:00 – Completion of the excursion in Kulyab, followed by lunch (national cuisine) and departure to Darvaz/Qal’ai Khumb (169 km from Kulob)
19:00 – Arrival in Qal’ai Khumb, hotel check-in
20:00 – Dinner (national cuisine)

Qal’ai Khumb – Ancient city of Karon

Kalaikhum - 07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 – Reception of tourists from hotels
Visit locations: Qal’ai Khumb – Ancient city of Karon – Khorog city
DARVAZ - An administrative district within the Gorno–Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan. The district center is the village of Kalai Khumb, situated at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level, near the confluence of the Obikhumbov River in the Panj, 368 km from Dushanbe, on the border with Afghanistan. “Darvaz” means “gate” and originated in the 9th—10th centuries.

Castle Karon - ANCIENT CITY KARON. The city’s name translates from Middle Persian as “a place located at an altitude”. Karon is situated east of the village of Kalai Khumb in the historical region of Darvaz, on the ancient caravan route to Khorog, at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, in the highlands above the Panj River, near the Tajik-Afghan border. The city covers an area of 100 hectares. In the central square, an altar of the temple of fire, a ritual pool, and a stone stand for the holy book “Avesta” were discovered. Islam reached Karon in the 12th—13th centuries. The complex of buildings is believed to be a royal palace. The structures are made of brick. The city had a water supply and drainage system. Brick firing workshops were located in the Crown, and clay pipes were produced. The city was abandoned in the 15th century, likely due to water resource depletion.
12:00 – Lunch (national cuisine)

Khorog city – Botanical Garden – Ishkashim district – Garmchashma (Wakhan)

WAKHAN VALLEY

Hot Springs - • The Wakhan Valley (also known as the Wakhan Corridor) is one of the most stunning and remote regions in Asia and the world. This mountainous area belongs to the Pamir and Hindu Kush ranges, with most of it located in southeast Tajikistan and northeast Afghanistan. Historically, the Wakhan Valley was a significant principality of the renowned Kushan Empire, which extended from southeast Tajikistan to the Ganges Valley in India. Despite its mountainous terrain, the valley is home to several fortresses perched on high hills, offering breathtaking and awe-inspiring views. The region historically served as a boundary between western and eastern Asia, making the valley an important Silk Road route. With its rich history, incredible landscapes, and wonderful people, the Wakhan Valley is the ultimate adventure and a must-visit destination on a journey through Tajikistan.

Return Journey: Ishkashim – Dushanbe

Dushanbe - 07:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 – Departure to Dushanbe (720 km from Ishkashim, Garmchashma); lunch en route.
20:00 – Arrival in Dushanbe, hotel check-in
21:00 – Dinner at a national restaurant

DEPARTURE DAY – END OF TOUR

Dushanbe International Airport - DEPARTURE DAY – END OF TOUR
07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel

• Private transportation
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• GBAO Permit
• Landing and/or facility fees

• On-board WiFi
• Alcohol and other private services

Lengthways of Tajikistan permeate three branches of the Great Silk Way: 1) Northern

• Sugd’s that draw between Samarqand (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 2) Eastern-Western - Karategin’s that draw between Sariosiyo (Uzbekistan) and Kashgar (China); 3) Southern - Pamir’s that draw between Termez (Uzbekistan) and Tashkurgan (China).
  These ancient ways were formed by Persian, Greek, China and Arab nations which has a huge contribution to the socio-economy relations
• trade and culture of all world in V-XII centuries.
  In this multi-day tour, we will visit the following attractions:
• Shaartuz: Mausoleum Zayn al-Abidin, Beshai Palangon - mausoleum of Khoja Mashhad
• Chiluchorchashma
• Bokhtar city
• Bokhtar: Kurgon Hill - Bibikhonum Museum - Buddhist monastery Ajina-Tepe;
• Vose: Hulbuk Fortress;
• Kulob: Mir Said Alii Hamadoni
• 2700th anniversary of Kulyab;
• Darvaz / Qal’ai Khumb: Ancient city of Karon
• Khorog: Khorog city
• Botanical Garden
• Ishkashim: Garmchashma
• Wakhan Valley

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.