Abundance of Colors

Program’s name: Abundance of Colors
  
Quantity of the days: 6 days

Day 1: Dushanbe
Today you will begin the incredible “Abundance of Colors” tour in the capital of the country Tajikistan. Driver will meet you in the airport and transfer you to Dushanbe. Dushanbe is the largest city in Tajikistan and its magnificent capital. You will have a guided city tour today. The first spots will be Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. Citizens walk along the alleys and enjoy the fresh air and coolness of numerous fountains. You will admire the beauty of National park and the biggest National Flag-the day of the national flag of Tajikistan is celebrated especially luxuriously — with a parade, concerts, and folk festivals. You will have an amazing excursion in Central Museum. After you will explore Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments, the pearl of the collection is Setar Kashgar, decorated with ivory inlay. To understand the life of citizens you should explore Asian bazar and buy there some souvenirs to your family or friends. Today you will be admired by the remarkable points of the coty and enjoy waking in the marvelous streets. Night is in a hotel.

Day 2: Dushanbe – Iskanderkul Lake
The tour today is to high Mountain lake – Iskanderkul (2 255 m. a. s. l.). The most famous and beautiful lake in Tajikistan attracts not only with its amazing nature, but also with numerous legends. It is situated in the famous Fann Mountains. Fann Mountains is an amazingly beautiful land of mountain lakes and snow-capped peaks, located in Central Asia on the territory of Tajikistan. As soon as you will arrive to the Iskanderkul lake you will wander along it beaches. This land is very fabulous. You will go about 40 minutes to admire a waterfall. Tajikistan has the second place among the CIS countries for volume of water resources. Energy reserves in the rivers of Tajikistan are very large. The Vakhsh and Pyanj rivers have great energy. Night is in a hospitable homestay.

Day 3: Iskanderkul – Penjakent
The tour starts with a drive to Penjakent. The city of Penjakent is located in Khujand area of Tajikistan in a picturesque Zeravshan river valley. Penjikent translates as"5 villages". Scientists hypothesize that life originated in this area with five villages.In the V-VIII centuries, the city becomes one of the cultural centers of Sogd, where the best artisans come. For its splendor and development, the city was even called the Pompeii of Central Asia. Here well thought out defensive structures, landscaped the Palace, built several temple structures, markets, houses of local residents were convenient and reliable, for beauty they were decorated with sculptures of ancient deities and painted with ornaments. Overnight is in a local hotel.

Day 4: Penjikent – Khujand
Your adventure continues with transferring to Khujand city. En route you explore Istaravshan and its mosque. Istaravshan is considered a Museum, which is located directly under the open sky. Khujand is the second largest city of Tajikistan. Khujand is located in a beautiful valley on the banks of the Syr Darya River, surrounded by mountains. Thanks to this location, the air in the city is fresh and clean. Khujand is an ancient city. No one can say exactly when people first settled here. The date of Khujand's foundation is considered to be 514 BC. After in the tour you will discover a Cultural Palace of Khujand. Then you will visit Central Mosque that is situated in the middle of the city. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 5: Khujand – Dushanbe
Today you will direct to Dushanbe. The road lies over Anzob pass (3 372 m) and tunnel of Isticlol. The road is very picturesque and you will have an opportunity to admire magical landscapes and take a wonderful photos on the way. Arrival to Dushanbe.  Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 6: Dushanbe – Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.