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Panjakent Travel Guide + 6 Things To Do In Panjakent, Tajikistan

Panjakent Travel Guide + 6 Things to do in Panjakent, Tajikistan Updated November 2024, Panjakent Travel Guide + 6 Things to do in Panjakent, Tajikistan was originally written in January 2020 Panjakent (also spelled Penjikent) is a small city in western Tajikistan, a short distance from Samarkand across the Uzbek border, and a great jumping-off point for trekking […]

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Ak Balyk, Ak Balyk Pond, Ak Balyk Spring, White Fish Spring, Pamir, Pamirs, Pamir Highway, Eastern Pamir, Tajikistan
Asia, Central Asia, General Tajikistan, Tajikistan, Travel Guide

Tajikistan Itinerary For 1-4 Weeks

Tajikistan Itinerary for One to Four Weeks Updated November 2024, One to Four Week Tajikistan Itinerary was originally written in February 2019 For being the smallest in terms of the landmass of the Central Asian nations Tajikistan packs a lot into its borders. I have gotten a lot of requests from travelers for itineraries for Tajikistan.

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Bolshoi Allo, Zindon Valley, Fann Mountains, Tajikistan
Asia, Central Asia, Disc Taj 3, Fann Mountains, Hiking & Trekking, Hiking in Tajikistan, Sughd, Tajikistan, Travel Advice, Travel Guide

A Guide To Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains

A Guide To Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains Updated November 2024, the Fann Mountains Guide was originally written in December 2016  The Fann Mountains may quite possibly be the best trekking destination you’ve probably never heard of. In Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains you’ll find yourself surrounded by sky-scraping jagged mountains, crystal clear lakes of azure, and the warm heart

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Asia, Central Asia, General Tajikistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan

Two Week Tajikistan & Uzbekistan Itinerary

A Two Week Tajikistan & Uzbekistan Itinerary  Updated November 2024, A Two Week Tajikistan & Uzbekistan Itinerary was originally published in November 2020.  With only a couple of weeks to spare, it’s entirely possible to visit Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in two weeks, taking in some of the highlights each country has to offer.  This is

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Afghanistan, Mazar e Sharif, Mazar i Sharif, Balkh
Afghanistan, Central Asia, Central Asia Region, China, General Central Asia, Karakalpakstan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang

A Beginner’s Guide To Central Asia Travel: Discover The Silk Road

A Beginner’s Guide to Central Asia Travel: Discover the Silk Road Updated October 2024, A Beginner’s Guide to Central Asia Travel was originally written in February 2019 For travelers looking for something different, this mostly unspoiled region will surely deliver. Personally, if I was only allowed to travel one region of the world for the rest

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17 Things To Do In Tajikistan

17 Things to do in Tajikistan Updated October 2024, 17 Things to do in Tajikistan was originally written in February 2019 Where glimmering glacial lakes and idyllic mountains meet world-class hospitality at the crux of the ancient Silk Road. Despite these qualities, Tajikistan is probably the least known of the Central Asian Republics. For those intrepid,

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Panjakent, Fann Mountains, Tajikistan, Panjakent Bazaar
Asia, Border Crossings, Central Asia, Sughd, Tajikistan, Tajikistan Border Crossings, Uzbekistan

Panjakent-Samarkand Border Crossing Between Tajikistan & Uzbekistan

Panjakent-Samarkand Border Crossing Between Tajikistan & Uzbekistan Updated October 2024, The Panjakent-Samarkand Border Crossing Report Between Tajikistan & Uzbekistan was originally written in December 2019 Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have many beefs with each other, which I am not going to go into in this blog post. In 2018 with some thawing of bureaucratic ties between the

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Margib, Yagnob, Yaghnob, Yagnob Valley, Tajikistan, Sughd, Central Asia
Asia, Central Asia, Hiking & Trekking, Hiking in Tajikistan, Sughd, Tajikistan, Travel Guide

Yagnob Valley Trekking & Travel Guide

Yagnob Valley Trekking & Travel Guide Updated October 2024, The Yagnob Valley Trekking & Travel Guide was originally written in October 2019 Over 2,500 years of living history, wild and twisting peaks, ancient language and traditions, and friendly inhabitants, the Yagnob Valley is wild, remote, and warm-hearted Tajikistan. In this guide you’ll learn most information you’ll need to

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Dukdon Pass, Fann Mountains, Sughd, Tajikistan, Central Asia
Asia, Central Asia, Fann Mountains, Hiking & Trekking, Hiking in Tajikistan, Sughd, Tajikistan, Travel Guide

Crossing Dukdon Pass In Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains

Crossing Dukdon Pass In Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains Updated September 2024, Crossing Dukdon Pass In Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains was originally published in July 2020 Tajikistan’s Dukdon Pass is a perfect addition to several routings through the Fann Mountains, melding stark yet beautiful sceneries, and Tajik mountain culture. I’ve crossed Dukdon Pass several times at this point ,

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Iskanderkul, Fann Mountains, Tajikistan
Asia, Central Asia, Fann Mountains, Sughd, Tajikistan, Travel Guide

Iskanderkul & Sarytag Travel Guide, Tajikistan

Iskanderkul & Sarytag Travel Guide Updated September 2024, Iskanderkul & Sarytag Travel Guide was originally written in December 2019 Iskanderkul is a massive mountain lake, easily reachable from Dushanbe or Panjakent. I’ve now visited Iskanderkul several times, typically at the end of a longer trek. But if you’re short on time, or just aren’t into trekking for days

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