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Located in Central Asia, Tajikistan shares borders with China, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Also known as 'The Roof of the World, 'the country is famous for its rugged mountains. With its predominantly mountainous terrain, Tajikistan is popular for climbing and hiking. The Fann Mountains have snow-capped peaks which rise over 5,000 meters. The range comprises the Iskanderkulsky Nature Refuge, an expansive bird habitat named after Iskanderkul Lake. In addition to mountains, Tajikistan offers an array of natural features and is home to several springs, lakes, rock formations, waterfalls, valleys, and caves. Top natural wonders in Tajikistan are Mountains of the Pamirs in the Tajik National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Kuhi-Malik Fiery Caves, Ovchug Falls, Bazar-Dara meteorite crater, Chirak Tash rock, Fedchenko Glacier, and Shirkent dynosaur footprints. Among this natural splendour, visitors will find scattered towns and villages alongside ancient temples, prehistoric monuments, medieval fortifications, mausoleums, and castles all across the country. Major landmarks in Tajikistan are Proto-urban Site of Sarazm (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Ak-Jilga petroglyphs, Ajina-Teppe Buddhist Monastery, Kaakhka-Kala fortress, Old Istravshan, Yamchun fortress, Hodja Nashron Mausoleum, and Castle of Hisor.

Popular Destinations in Tajikistan

Dushanbe

Located on the Varzob River, Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan. The modern city is lined with towering skyscrapers, grand boulevards, and Soviet-era buildings. Located on the edge of Komsomol Lake, the majestic Navruz Palace is a major highlight in Dushanbe. The Palace is adorned with elaborate paintings and mosaics depicting scenes from ancient legends. Visitors here will find several museums, cultural institutions, parks, and performing art venues such as National Museum of Antiquities, Ayni Opera, and Ballet Theatre, Capital Park, Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments, Dushanbe Botanical Garden, and Rudaki Park. Especially noteworthy is the Tajikistan National Museum, which displays artefacts and archaeological finds from Sarazm (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a site which dates to the 4th millennium BC.

Khujand

Second-largest city of Tajikistan, Khujand is the capital of Sughd, the northernmost province of the country. Formerly known as Leninabad, the city is located along the banks of Syr Darya, at the mouth of the Fergana Valley and is near to both the Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan borders. With more than 2,500 years of history, Khujand is among the oldest cities in Central Asia. Khujand used to be a major city along the legendary Silk Road and was inhabited almost completely by ethnic Tajiks. Today, Khujand is a buzy city with one of the largest covered markets in Asia, the Panjshanbe Market. Here visitors will find an array of vendors selling everything from spices, textiles, and handicrafts to other wares. Khujand is home to several landmarks such as the Khujand Fortress, Historical Museum of Sughd (1200 exhibitions on display), Sheikh Muslihiddin Mausoleum, Fontan Kamoli Khuchandi, Bofanda Mosque, and Somoni Park.

Zeravshan Valley

Among Tajikistan’s main touristic destinations, Zeravshan Valley is nestled among the Western Pamir-Altai Mountain Ranges. Zeravshan (meaning: Golden River) refers to the main river which passes the valley and provides water to the inhabitants of the remote area. The Valley is famed for its gorgeous lakes (including Iskanderkul, Alouddin, and Kulikalon Lakes), and breathtaking landscapes. The region is a haven for nature lovers and visitors can indulge in hiking as well as horseback riding here.

Best Time to Visit Tajikistan
Tajikistan experiences continental climate. The best time to take Tajikistan flights is from June to mid- September when the weather is pleasant for outdoor activities. For those who wish to avoid crowds and get economical flights, April, May and October are ideal months to take cheap flights to Tajikistan.