Hisor Fort: Day Trip from Dushanbe, Tajikistan (Updated December 31, 2025)
Hisor (or Hissar) Fort, 30km west of Dushanbe, is a heavily restored ancient Silk Road stronghold with over 2,000 years of history. Though “Disney-fied” with souvenir shops and modern rebuilds, it’s a fun half-day escape—especially for history buffs or those with spare time in the capital.
Entry fee: ~10 TJS (tourist rate; ~1 USD). Some sections/museums may charge extra.
Time needed: 4-6 hours round-trip.
How to Get There by Public Transport (Budget: ~10-20 TJS round-trip)
- From central Dushanbe → Zarnisor Bazaar
Take marshrutka or bus #8 westbound (1-2 TJS; ~30-45 min). Departs frequently from various stops—ask locals or use Yandex Maps. - Zarnisor Bazaar → Hisor town
Switch to marshrutka signed “Хисор” (Hisor; ~3-10 TJS; ~20-30 min). Stand can be chaotic—ask around. - Hisor town → Fort
Shared taxi from parking lot across street (~2-5 TJS per seat; ~10 min). Or charter whole taxi (~20-30 TJS).
Return: Reverse route—shared taxis wait at fort parking lot.
Private taxi round-trip: 150-300 TJS (haggle; easier with driver wait).
Total time one-way: 45-90 min (traffic-dependent).
Popular for weddings—expect crowds/dancing on weekends! Questions? Ask below.