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Dushanbe · Tajikistan
One-Day Tour of Hisar Fortress
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The Hisar Fortress, one of the most famous historical monuments of Tajikistan. The fortress was built about 3000 years ago, during the heyday, when the routes of the Great Silk Road passed near Hisar. The Hisar Fortress is one of the oldest and largest architectural monuments of Central Asia. Now it is an open-air museum with an area of 86 hectares, located on the site of an ancient settlement. It is located 30 km from the capital of Tajikistan. For a long time, the Hissar fortress served as the residence of the governor of the Emir of Bukhara. To date, only two cylindrical towers and structures around the main gate, forming a pointed arch and built on the instructions of the emir of Bukhara in the XVI century. There are legends about the Hissar Fortress, which have accumulated a lot over several millennia of known history. According to one, Afrosiyob built the citadel to protect himself from Rustam. They are both famous heroic characters of Firdousi's famous epic poem "Shahnameh".
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Hissar Fortress: Visit a 3,000yearold historical monument
- Ancient Settlement: Explore an openair museum covering 86 hectares
- Silk Road History: Learn about the fortress’s role in the Great Silk Road
- Emir’s Towers: See the 16thcentury towers and gates built by the Emir of Bukhara
- Legends: Discover the ancient tales, including the epic battle from the "Shahnameh"
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Dushanbe
City/Town Tour at Hisor Fortress Town (Tajikistan). Pick up and welcoming travelers from hotel 10:00 – outside sightseeing of the watermelon "Teahouse". Teahouse Kharbuza — is unique in the world, it was built in the form of a melon (the Taj: - kharbuza). The teahouse, with a height of 43 meters, length 100 meters, width of 55 meters, is designed to receive 2.3 thousand visitors at a time. 11:00 – visit Hisar Fortress and its museum. Hisar Fortress used to be a palace of one of Bukhara Emirate becks. The fortress with 1 m walls and loopholes for guns and cannons towered on a high hill's slope and was carefully guarded. 12:00 - In Fortress square horse riding (optional) In this time you can ride horse and walk around the Fortress to explore 3000 year history 13:00 - Lunch and free time 16:00 – Return to Dushanbe
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle entrance fees for visiting objects Experienced guide
Not Included
Personal costs alcohol drinks, food etc. Tips & Gratuity Personal expenses
What to Bring
Animals or pets allowed Public transportation nearby Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials
Meeting & Pickup
Dushanbe area - Please let us know the details of your stay when booking so we can coordinate a smooth pick up or meet
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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