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Khujand Day Tour from Tashkent

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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.
  • Transportation
  • Professional Certified Guide
  • Tajikistan E-visa
  • Meals
  • Personal Expenses
  • All Fees and Taxes
Departure Point

45 Mirzamakhmud Musakhanov Street, Тошкент, Uzbekistan

Traveler pickup
  • Vostochny Airport, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  • Panjshanbe Market, Khujand, Tajikistan
    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.
    40 minutes
  • Khujand Fortress, Khujand, Tajikistan
    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.
    40 minutes
  • Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification, Khujand, Tajikistan
    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.
    40 minutes
  • Mausoleum of Sheik Muslekheddin, Khujand, Tajikistan
    This large memorial ensemble, located in the historical part of the city, was erected on the grave of Muslihiddin Khujandi - the ruler of the city of Khujand and poet who lived in the XII century. Sheikh Muslihiddin was a holy miracle worker. At first he was buried in the village of Unji (a suburb of Khujand), but his admirers moved the sheikh's ashes to the city and erected a mausoleum on this site. It was in the 12th century. Then the mausoleum was a small burial chamber of burnt bricks, decorated with terracotta. This tomb was destroyed during the Mongol invasion. In the XIV century, the mausoleum was rebuilt again. Today the Sheikh Muslikhiddin Mausoleum is an architectural ensemble consisting of a mosque, a minaret of the 19th century (height over 20 m) and sheikh Muslikhiddin's mausoleum.
    30 minutes
  • 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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Extraordinary437866
04 Sep 2023
We’re glad we did this trip instead of staying in Tashkent as Khujand was a really nice city, but logistics and communication could’ve been better. Our driver in Uzbekistan didn’t speak English, so he had to call someone to explain to us what would be happening for the day. Might’ve been easier if that info were emailed to us in advance. The guide in Tajikistan spoke English pretty well but didn’t really understand it when we spoke, so he couldn’t answer any of our questions. 3 sites in Khujand ended up being closed the day we were there (it was a Monday), which I feel like a tour company should’ve known. But to the guide’s credit, he found other places in the city to show us instead - appreciate his resourcefulness. There was time for lunch but we weren’t hungry…he still took us to a restaurant and we sat there while he ate a huge meal. We hadn’t been given the opportunity to change money, so we wouldn’t have been able to eat even if we’d wanted to. He felt like he was very knowledgeable about the city but not about tourists’ wants and needs.
ArmyRangeratMIT
15 Jul 2023
If you’re fascinated about the old world and Silk Road like I am, a trip to Khujand, Tajikistan is a must! Tajikistan has a rich Persian history, and an affinity to Alexander the Great, which is a whole new flavor to the other stops on the Silk Road in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan… It’s such an easy day trip from Tashkent and I had a great time! It’s exotic to cross the border, and then a short drive away see the town that has the ancient fortress and a cool city that enjoys seeing tourists. Houmoun my guide couldn’t have been better with the ability to explain all the sites and guide me to some tasty treats along the way. Major thumbs up!
Susanne68_11
02 Jul 2023
We had a very interesting day visiting Khujand. We were picked up by taxi from our Tashkent hotel and taken to the border. Crossed the border on foot (an interesting experience in itself!) and our wonderful guide Hummoyun met is us with another driver on the Tajik side. We couldn’t have hoped for a better guide: already during our one-hour drive to Khujand, Hummoyun told us a lot about Tajikistan, the history and the context/role Khujand played in the past and today. He spoke excellent English and was very kind and competent. Even though it was only a day trip my son and I got a feeling for Khujand and its sights, and we learnt a lot. In short: an excellent experience!
This tour in Tashkent is organized by Silk Road Travellers