Penjikent Day Trip From Samarkand
Description
Penjikent is an ancient city in Tajikistan. The last ancient city of the Sogdians 5-8cc ad in Zerafshan Valley with very ancient background along the Great Silk Road, which was ruined by Arabs invasion 7-8 cc ad. Hometown of Rudaki, the first great modern Tajik poet in 10th Century. In this day trip you will visit Ancient Sarazm (world heritage site of UNESCO, bronze age- 5500 y ), ruins of Ancient Panjakent, local market and Visit of Rudaki museum.
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This morning you will depart Uzbekistan/Tajikistan border (1 h). After crossing both borders you will meet your driver and Guide and drive to one of the historical and beautiful city Panjakent in Zerafshan Valley.Panjakent is a city in the Sughd province of Tajikistan on the Zeravshan River, with a population of 33,000 people. It was once an ancient town in Sogdiana. The ruins of the old town are on the outskirts of the modern city. The Sarazm Important Bird Area lies downstream of the city on the tugay-vegetated floodplain of the river.
Rudaki is the founder of Tajik – Persian classic literature 9-10 who was born in Panjrud village and buried there. He was the most popular poet of Somonids State 9-10 cc ad. In 2008 the government of Tajikistan officially celebrated the 1150 anniversary of Rudaki in the country and today we have many places, streets and universities which are named after this great poet. In the late afternoon after all Exploration in Panjakent drive back to the Tajik/ Uzbek border to Samarkand. Cross the border and drive to Samarkand. Meet our driver in Samarkand side and tranfer to last point in Samarkand city. End of the tour.
Ancient Sarazm This sight was excavated in 1970th, when one of the locals went to work in field and suddenly found an axe and in case he will need it, he decided to keep it. But once when he went to visit one of the museums, he saw something similar with axe in his storage and showed it to archeologists. In fact since that time Sarazm settlement was excavated as one of the first very well developed settlement of Bronze Age in the territory of Central Asia and in 2010 it was in the list of UNESCO heritage. Officially the Government of Tajikistan will celebrate 5500 anniversary of Sarazm in October 2020.
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- 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
Reviews(4)
・It is not recommended. When I crossed the border in Tajikistan by land, two local people showed me around in a car, and they didn't know much about sightseeing spots, only explained what they had done on the spot in English. They asked me to come back a year later because I could explain, but it seemed like they were hiring people with untrained English education. ・Lunch was even paid for for two guides. · The taxi that was arranged for us came to our hotel, but on the way back we had to negotiate with the taxi people near the border and we were forced to pay a premium taxi fee. Although they gave us cash, it was quite distressing because many people tried to snatch it from us. ・Going on my own is difficult, such as negotiating a taxi, but considering the total amount of money, it was a pretty expensive tour. We paid just under 60,000 yen in Japanese yen, of which 16,000 yen ($100) was handed to us in Uzbekistan and we paid two guides on the Tajik side, so I think it was their daily wage. It is expensive, so I think you should hire a taxi and find someone you can trust to guide you. You may not be able to find the guide guide any longer.
Dear Kazuki, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sorry to learn that your experience did not meet your expectations. We always strive to provide our guests with a smooth and enjoyable journey, and we take all comments seriously. Regarding the concerns you mentioned, I would like to clarify a few points. The tour guide on the Tajikistan side has been working with our company since 2017 and is one of our most experienced guides. Throughout the years, he has successfully guided many international visitors and has consistently received positive feedback. Additionally, the tour program booked for your trip did not include meals, including lunch. This information was specified in the itinerary provided before the tour. Concerning your transfer from the Uzbekistan border, our driver was in meeting point and waited for you until 19:00. You were requested to return to the same location where the driver had indicated he would meet you. Unfortunately, when you did not arrive, you arranged your own taxi and proceeded to the hotel independently. As a result, our driver was unable to locate you despite waiting for an extended period. We sincerely regret any misunderstanding that may have occurred and appreciate your comments. Guest feedback is very important to us, as it helps us continuously improve our services. We hope that despite these issues, you were able to enjoy the cultural and historical attractions of the region. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.
We took a day trip to Penjikent. It was a wonderful experience. Our guide was able to pass on to us his love of his country, which is so rich in the history of civilisations. The scenery in the mountains was breathtaking.
Very good day-trip from Samarkand to Penjikent Tajikistan to see the town, visit the Rudaki Museum, look at the historical excavations, and have a Tajik lunch. The driver in Samarkand picked me up at my hotel and was on time, as were the driver and guide in Tajikistan. You have to walk a bit to cross the international border, but that was an interesting break. The excavations are of the settlement of Penjikent, dating from the 5th to 8th centuries AD. My guide was quite knowledgeable. And my driver back to Samarkand was there early to take me back to my hotel. I tried to book a similar trip with Trip Advisor, but the minimum participation is 2 people--why? I am so glad I found this from AdvanTour for just me. No complaints about this excursion.
