Tajik wonder tour: Tour 4
Destination: Tajikistan
Duration: 4 days
Places to visit: Dushanbe – Iskanderkul Lake – Norak – Dushanbe
Day 1: Dushanbe
Meet the driver at the airport and travel to Dushanbe. Today is a guided city tour. First of we will visit Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. Continue your tour to National park, Ministry of Inner Affairs where you can see the biggest National Flag in the world of 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. The afternoon will start Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. The next destination is visiting Asian bazaar. Being there you will see the real life of locals full of fresh and bright goods. Night is in a hotel.
Day 2: Dushanbe – Iskanderkul Lake – Dushanbe
Our tour today will start by driving to the high Mountain lake – Iskanderkul (2 255 m. a. s. l.). It is located in the famous Fann Mountains. This excellent area is one of the best places of Central Asia. The road to the lakes goes over Anzob pass (3 372 m) with astonishing panorama views. After arrival to the lake you will go for a walk along it beaches. Then hike 40 minutes to see a waterfall. Tajikistan takes the second place among the CIS countries for volume of water reserves. Also, it is the highest water reserves of all Central Asian countries with more than 1 000 rivers, 2 000 lakes and 8000 glaciers. Drive back to Dushanbe. Night is in a hotel.
Day 3: Dushanbe – Norak – Dushanbe
The last day of a tour will start by driving to Norak water reservoir (Tajik Sea). It is the largest in Tajikistan, with a capability of 10.5 km2. The reservoir is over 70 km (40 mi) in length, and has a surface area of 98 km2 (38 sq.mi). The reservoir supplies the hydroelectric plant placed within the dam, and stored water is also used for irrigation of agriculture. The reservoir is very prevalent with boaters, as its formation opened up vast areas for easy exploration by boat. The middle of the lake is also a wonderful place to merely esteem the vast gorges and snowcapped peaks on all wings. Return to Dushanbe. Night is in a hotel.
Day 4: Dushanbe – Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.
Transport:
02-04 pax – Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax – 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10 pax – 3 cars: Hyundai Starex
Price per person:
02 pax – 560 $
04 pax – 345 $
06 pax – 355 $
08 pax – 300 $
10 pax – 325 $
Single – 90 $
Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 55 $
Half board – 50 $
Full board – 95 $
English speaking guide – 320 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Dushanbe – “Meridians” Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- GBAO permit
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
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