Nature of Tajikistan - national parks and reserves for active recreation
It is hard to visit the capital only during a holiday in Tajikistan because local nature is so spectacular and the gorgeous mountains are like a magnet for all vacationers. Safed-Dara is the only mountain skiing resort in Tajikistan. A high-speed cable road takes visitors to the top. In summer, when mountain skiing is not possible, the road is closed. However, if there is snow, there are two amusements for visitors. Zip line – going down the slope using a pulley suspended on a cable – is a great activity to burst your level of adrenaline. Needless to say, the activity is quite extreme. Buggy is a so-called mountain racing car that can drive through stones, mud, and pitfalls. As tourists drive buggy vehicles themselves, this is an extremely exciting activity.
Tajiks are people with ancient history. They cherish their centuries-oil traditions, some of which might not be obvious because people, especially …
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Tajikistan is a country in Central Asia. Its capital – Dushanbe – is situated in Gissar Valley on the Varzob River. Start your acquaintance with …
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The Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region is the location of Ismoil Somoni Peak, the highest peak in Tajikistan (7,495m). During ancient times, the Great Silkroad was crossing the Pamir region, heading from China to Turkestan and India. The Pamir Highway was built here during the Soviet era. This road connects such Tajikistani cities as Dushanbe, Khorog, and Osh (Kyrgyzstan). There are no roads that connect Europe and China here. Pamir Highway is the only road. Just like any road with constant cargo truck traffic, there can be traffic jams here. Some travelers are already familiar with this tourist route but note that it is not suitable for trekking or backpacking. You need to have a car to travel here.
By taking a brief look at the map of Tajikistan, it might seem that a vacation here is only about mountain activities. It is easy to think so because …
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Garm Chashma hot springs are located 35km from Khorog at an elevation of 2,842m. There is a sanatorium near the springs. The resort is quite popular and greets tourists all year round. It is not rare to see guests from Europe and Japan. Some springs are free to visit – these are naturally formed swimming basins. Some springs have the healing narzan water. It is better to reach the start of the trekking route by taxi. The Pamir Highway is more suitable for rented or own cars.
1. Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan, and Tajik is the national language. Almost everyone can speak Russian. 2. Somoni is the national currency …
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