Khujand Day Tour from Tashkent
Khujand is one of the ancient cities in Central Asia: The age of the city is about 2500 years old . City was found by Cyrus- an Achaemenid emperor and was occupied by Alexander the Great rebuilt , strengthened it and named it: Alexandia furthest. During the centuries the city had very important position on the silk road trade: Connected Samarkand with Fergana Valley and China. Taking tour to Khujand you will enjoy visiting the noisy and vibrant oriental bazaar "Paishanba" - the largest market in all of Tajikistan. You will be fascinated by the quiet streets, the variety of delicious fruits and the hospitality of the locals, ruins of fortresses, architectural monuments of XVI centuries.
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Khujand Day Tour from Tashkent
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Panjshanbe Market
Panjshanbe Covered Market is one of Khujand's famous attractions. Panjshanbe means Thursday. In Dushanbe they traded on Mondays, and in Khujand on Thursdays. The Panjshanbe bazaar is located in the very center of Khujand and in front of it is the mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin. The bazaar consists of the main pavilion and many shops, tents, and shops adjacent to it. It is always very noisy here, as not only residents of the city come for shopping, but also guests from nearby villages. The main feature of the Panjshanbe market is its unique architecture and decor. The construction of the pavilion was carried out in the middle of the twentieth century and was completed in 1964. The bazaar building combines elements of oriental and the Stalinist empire, and the decoration is harmoniously performed using the Soviet and Eastern styles.
Khujand Fortress
Throughout the history of Khujand, in the centre of the city was its fortress. For 2500 years, the Khujand fortress expanded with the city, was destroyed by the conquerors, rebuilt again. After archaeological excavations, it was found that the first fortress was erected in the VI-V centuries BC, and consisted of an embankment rampart gradually converted into thick walls of raw clay. Moreover, in addition to the fortress, there was a city wall covering 20 hectares. During the heyday of the Great Silk Road, the Khujand fortress was rebuilt, as well as the city wall. However, the city grew even more, and was divided into three parts: the citadel, rabad and shahristan. At that time, the Khujand fortress was considered one of the most important city in Central Asia. However, the fortress was destroyed by Genghis Khan's army. In 1219-1220. In 1999, part of the eastern wall of the Khujan fortress, dating back to the 8th-10th centuries, was restored.
Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification
In 1999, part of the eastern wall of the Khujan fortress, dating back to the 8th-10th centuries, was restored and built the Museum of History and Local Lore of Archeology and Fortification adjoined it. This museum contains household items, ceramics and tools found at the excavation site of the fortress. In total, the museum’s fund contains 1,200 exhibits, most of which are available to visitors.
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- Transportation
- Professional Certified Guide
- Tajikistan E-visa
- Meals
- Personal Expenses
- All Fees and Taxes
- Uzbekistan visa (at least double entry visa)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.