In this very short time, we'll journey through a civilization that existed for 5,500 years and return to the modern center of this cultural heritage. You won't believe it, but the world's tallest flag is in Dushanbe! It's listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Exciting research in the vibrant city of Dushanbe has revealed a wealth of artifacts from ancient people who lived here at the end of the Stone Age, during the Neolithic era, between the 4th and 3rd millennia BC. On this one-day tour, we'll have the incredible opportunity to visit the most important landmarks of Dushanbe, including the Ismail Somoni Complex, the National Library, the Palace of the Nation, the National Museum, the Flagpole (the tallest in the world), the Kokhi (Palace) Navruz (the largest teahouse), the Istiklol (Independence) Complex, Iram Garden, and the Mehrgan Bazaar.
In the morning (08:00 - 10:00) - We will welcome you from your staying hotel and departure to the Somoni Monument via Rudaki Avenue
Our tour begins with a visit to the Ismoil Somoni complex. In this complex, there is a monument of Ismoil Somoni and Dusti Square. The monument of Ismoil Somoni constructed in honor of the founder of the statehood of the Tajik nation Ismail Somoni. I. Somoni was the head of the Samanids State in the VIII-IX century. Monument height is 11.5 meters; arch height of 40 meters is a symbol of the Eastern state. The National Library - located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan is the main library of the country, specializing in preserving cultural heritage of the peoples of the Republic of Tajikistan. While the original library state library in Dushanbe was founded in 1933 and named after Persian-Tajik author Ferdowsi, the new national library building opened in March, 2012 alongside its new official name. The new nine-story building features 15 reading halls as well as over 20 departments.
Next on our list is the incredible National Library, located in the Somoni complex. This is the country's main library, and it's got a very important job: to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the people of the Republic of Tajikistan. The original State Library in Dushanbe was founded in 1933 and named after the incredible Persian-Tajik author Ferdowsi. The new national library building opened in March 2012 and it's a sight to behold! The nine-storey building features 15 reading halls as well as over 20 departments
Next object, which we will visit, is the Rudaki Park and Flagpole. The STATE FLAG SQUARE is located in the center of Dushanbe, to the left of the Nation Palace. This Flagpole entered in the Guinness Book of records as the Highest Flagpole in the world. The height of the flagpole is 165 meters, area 1800 m2, width 30 meters and length 60 meters. Next, visit the National Museum. NATIONAL MUSEUM — located in the center of Dushanbe. The Museum consists of 22 large and small exhibition halls — departments of nature, antiquity and the middle ages, modern history, fine and applied arts. The exposition area of the National Museum of Tajikistan is 15 thousand m2
We will be waiting for guests in the hotel lobby. Guests can also see our logo, which says "Bunyod-Tour," on the guide's hat or in their hand.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dushanbe, One Day Excursion lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $120 per person for this Dushanbe experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will be waiting for guests in the hotel lobby. Guests can also see our logo, which says "Bunyod-Tour," on the guide's hat or in their hand. Pickup points include Kohi Afsaron, IsraHotel Dushanbe.
The experience is available in RU, EN, FA.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 8 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Navruzgoh Park – was opened in 2014 in honor of the international holiday of Navruz and is located on an area of 146 square meters - between the Nation Palace and Navruzgoh. On 15 hectares of the garden, are planted such types of trees as pine, viburnum, lilac, cedar, fir, juniper, magnolia, sycamore, chestnut, red maple and other types of plants. Despite the fact that the park is located very close to the center, there is a completely different atmosphere here. Lots of greenery, trees and fountains. There is a waterfall – "Sharshara". This is a great option for families with children, and just a good place for walking, both on foot and on bicycles. In the evenings it is especially beautiful here
KOHI NAVRUZ — a new construction of 12 unusual halls, each of which is made in its own special national style. At the same time, it is ready to accept up to 3200 guests. Next we visit the observation DECK Dushanbe-Plaza that is a 25-storey building, the business center of the capital, located in the center of Dushanbe, on Rudaki Avenue we can have more and detail information about Dushanbe and view the city from above
The Istiqlol-Independence Monument and Istiqlol Square were opened on September 8, 2022. The 121-meter height of the Istiqlol complex is symbolic, that is, the lower part of the 30–meter complex is a symbol of the 30th anniversary of State independence, and the upper part - 91 meters – represents the independence in 1991 of the last centuries. The total area of the symbolic complex "Istiqlol" is 11900 square meters, the area of the object under construction is 4761 square meters. In the upper part of the complex there is an 8-meter crown made of titanium. In the symbol of Independence, the crown embodies the symbol of statehood, independence, state property and civilization, knowledge of the history of the ancient Tajik people. The base of the complex is an octagonal pyramid and consists of 7 entrances. When drawing up a project with the symbol "Crown", the designer relied as a basis on the symbol "Tree of Life", which represents and embodies broad ideas
IRAM Park. This Park located in the Northern part of Dushanbe. The garden area reaches 40 hectares; the main entrance to the garden is start from the East. The alley goes to the glass greenhouse, where the alleys and paths of the Botanical garden originate. Parker was establish in Dushanbe in mid-1933.
We're thrilled to announce that our programme will be exploring the fascinating world of Islam on a few occasions! We are delighted to announce the laying of the foundation stone for the construction of the largest mosque in the Republic of Tajikistan, dedicated to the celebration of the 1310th anniversary of the founder and leader of the tolerant Hanafi teachings of Abu Hanifa Numon ibn Sobit. The foundation stone was laid on 5 October 2009, marking a significant moment in the history of our country. The magnificent mosque was constructed on 12 hectares of land, with the main building occupying 3 hectares. It boasts three grand entrances, welcoming worshippers with a sense of grandeur. This magnificent mosque can accommodate an incredible 133,000 worshipers at once! 43,000 of them are inside the mosque itself, while the rest can gather around it.
At the end of the tour, if we have enough time, we have the amazing opportunity to explore a traditional Tajik market, Mehrgon Bazaar! It is an incredible new and modern grocery market in Dushanbe, which opened in September 2014. The market covers an impressive 30,000 square metres! And now for something really special!
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