Tajikistan Tours
Tours to Tajikistan
Tajik tours focus a lot on the nature and history together with geological and other natural wonders as Tajikistan is really the place for them. Pamir area is the jewel of Tajik tourism but other areas should not be overlooked. Pamir is still mostly a destination for the ones looking for adventures and to challenge themselves with the high altitudes and extreme conditions.
The Fann mountains offer magical mountain lakes and the lower areas both in Northern and Southern Tajikistan have ancient cities and archeological monuments to be discovered and are more fit for the ones looking for leisure and easier to reach sights. Don’t forget the overwhelming hospitability of the Tajik people. Especially in the more poor, rural areas, people want to make sure that foreigners are treated as guests of honor.
If the tours offered below do not meet your needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a tailored tour in Tajikistan or to combine your Tajik tour with the neighboring Central Asian Stan countries. Tajikistan is also included in many of our Central Asia Tours.
Pamir Tours
Trekking Tours in Northern Tajikistan
Northern Tajikistan tours
Short tours in Tajikistan
Tajikistan Tour Information
Tajikistan can be reached the easiest by flying to Dushanbe but there are also open land borders to Uzbekistan in western and northern Tajikistan. The land borders to Kyrgyzstan have remained mostly closed the last years but it is possible to obtain a permission to travel through the border between Pamir and the Alay valley in Kyrgyzstan. It is expected that the requirement for an additional permit would be lifted in 2025 and the border also opened for the citizens of both countries easing the situation for Murghab and the rest of the high Pamir. The tourism market in Tajikistan is expected to rise in the coming years. It is projected that the revenue in the market will reach 85,37 million USD by 2025, with an annual growth rate of 6.54% from 2025 to 2029, resulting in a projected market volume of 110 million USD by 2029.
Visa requirements for Tajikistan Tour
Tajikistan is open and visa free for tourists from most of Western countries and otherwise there is an e-visa service in place.
Best time to visit Tajikistan and Pamir
The lowlands of Tajikistan can be visited any time of the year with April – May and September – October being the best times temperature and nature wise. Fann mountains between the Tajikistan central and northern areas can be sometimes inaccessible during the avalanche time in early spring. If you are planning a Tajikistan mountain trekking tour, the summer months from June to September are the most suitable.
Visiting Pamir and especially the higher areas of Pamir are recommended only between June and September. It is possible to visit for example Khorog also during the winter time but the most interesting parts of Pamir are not safe to travel outside the abovementioned times.
Photographing and drones during Tajikistan Tour
Photographing in Tajikistan is mostly accepted but you should avoid taking photos of governmental buildings. Tajiks might also be a bit shy to be photographed, but if you get to know them a bit through even simple conversation, they are often interested to take a photo with a foreigner. Photographing military sites and border areas, especially in Pamir, is not allowed.
It is forbidden to bring drones to Tajikistan and there are heavy penalties if caught operating or in possession of a drone while in Tajikistan. It is possible to request a permit for drone usage but in practice these permits are not provided for tourists.
Traveling during Tajikistan Tour
Tourists can roam freely in Tajikistan, except for Pamir where a GBAO permit must be obtained and will be checked several times during the drive through the Pamir highway. There are infrequent train connections from Dushanbe to Uzbekistan and there are daily flights between Dushanbe and Khujand but otherwise the travel options inside Tajikistan are only by private cars and marshrutkas.
For Pamir, only rugged 4×4 cars are recommended due to the very bad road conditions. Elsewhere, the main roads are in adequate condition but roads to smaller towns and villages can be very rough. It is also possible to rent a car for self drive in Tajikistan but only very few companies offers cars for Pamir.
Safety during Tajikistan Tour
Tajikistan is generally considered a safe country for tourists. It has a low crime rate and violent crimes against tourists are very rare also due to strong police presence where the country has invested lately especially from tourism point of view. One should still maintain normal caution while pickpocketing and scams are uncommon but can happen in crowded areas, such as bazaars.
Travel insurance with medical evacuation is highly recommended for a Turkmenistan tour as the local medical facilities are basic and medical supplies may be limited. Drink only bottled water and avoid street food to prevent stomach issues during your Turkmenistan tour. The weather can be very hot during the summer time and cold in the mountains making hydration and proper clothing essential.
Roads outside the main routes can be in poor condition but when on Tajikistan tour through Central Asia Guide you will always be transported with a car that is adapted to the local conditions.
Internet in Tajikistan
Internet is considered slow by any standard in Tajikistan. Several sites are also blocked but can be utilized through VPN software. Hotels and hostels offer free WIFI most of the time but in the rural areas internet might not be available, especially in the mountainous areas. In Pamir, internet is available in larger towns and even some villages but the speed is even slower than in other parts of Tajikistan. In general, video calls or streaming are not often possible in Tajikistan.
It is possible to purchase a local sim card but you need to have a proof of residence and can only buy the sim card for the time of stay, for example in a hotel that will write you the certificate.
Page updated 7.10.2024
