Luminous Edge

Program’s name: Luminous Edge

Quantity of the days: 4 days

Day 1: Dushanbe
After being welcomed at the airport by our driver, you will transfer to Dushanbe. Dushanbe is nestled between the mountains. The tour “Luminous Edge” starts with amazing city tour. First destination will be Rudake Park -the park is named after Abu Abdullah Jafar Ibn Mukhamad Rudaki-a Persian poet and singer, the founder of Persian and Tajik classical literature. And then you will visit National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. Further you will stroll in National park and take a picture of the biggest National Flag. The construction of the flagpole was completed in 2011. The opening ceremony was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the state independence of Tajikistan. En route you will admire the uniqueness exhibits of Central Museum. After you will explore Gurminj Museum of traditional musical instruments. It is based on the collection of talented musician and actor of the Republic of Tajikistan Gurminj Zavkibekov. To feel real life you should visit Asian bazar. As all Oriental bazaars it is colorful and amazing. Today you will discover the best places of the capital. Night will be in the hotel.

Day 2: Dushanbe – Iskanderkul Lake – Dushanbe
Today you will head on to high Mountain lake – Iskanderkul (2 255 m. a. s. l.), one of the picturesque places in Tajikistan. It is situated in the famous Fann Mountains. The names of which are translated as "Fortress" and "Giver of gold". This region still holds gold mines. In 2006 the Fans were added to the UNESCO world heritage list. The way to the lakes lies over Anzob pass (3 372 m) with touching views. Upon arrival to the lake you will have an opportunity to marvel the beauty of the lake and go for a walk along it beaches. Then you will walk about 40 minutes to contemplate a waterfall. Tajikistan holds the second place among the CIS countries for volume of water resources. Nature has endowed the Republic with abundant glacial sources of food and caused the development of the river network. After enjoy of spending time near the lake you will transfer to Dushanbe. Night is in a hotel.

Day 3: Dushanbe – Norak – Dushanbe
This day you are going to travel to Norak water reservoir that is called Tajik Sea. Among the mighty mountains, at an altitude of more than 800 meters above sea level, there is the Nurek hydroelectric power station - the most powerful hydroelectric power station in Central Asia, whose dam is listed in the Guinness book of Records as the highest embankment dam in the world. It is the largest in Tajikistan, with a capacity of 10.5 km2. The middle of the lake is also a gorgeous place to adore the vast gorges and snowcapped peaks on all sides. In the end of the tour you will drive back to Dushanbe. Overnight is in the hotel.

Day 4: Dushanbe – Airport
In the morning is transfer to airport.