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Khujand Historical Tour: Explore Ancient Cities and Vibrant Markets on the Silk Road
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Embark on a historical tour of Khujand, an ancient city on the Silk Road. Explore vibrant markets, ancient fortresses, and architectural wonders from the 16th century.
Embark on a historical tour of Khujand, an ancient city on the Silk Road. Explore vibrant markets, ancient fortresses, and architectural wonders from the 16th century.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Panjshanbe Market - Panjshanbe Covered Market is one of Khujand’s famous attractions. Panjshanbe means Thursday. In Dushanbe they traded on Mondays, and in Khujand on Thursdays.
The Panjshanbe bazaar is located in the very center of Khujand and in front of it is the mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin. The bazaar consists of the main pavilion and many…
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Panjshanbe Market - Panjshanbe Covered Market is one of Khujand’s famous attractions. Panjshanbe means Thursday. In Dushanbe they traded on Mondays, and in Khujand on Thursdays.
The Panjshanbe bazaar is located in the very center of Khujand and in front of it is the mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin. The bazaar consists of the main pavilion and many shops, tents, and shops adjacent to it. It is always very noisy here, as not only residents of the city come for shopping, but also guests from nearby villages.
The main feature of the Panjshanbe market is its unique architecture and decor. The construction of the pavilion was carried out in the middle of the twentieth century and was completed in 1964. The bazaar building combines elements of oriental and the Stalinist empire, and the decoration is harmoniously performed using the Soviet and Eastern styles.
What's Included
- Transportation
- Professional Certified Guide
- Transportation
- Professional Certified Guide
What's Not Included
- Tajikistan E-visa
- Meals
- Personal Expenses
- All Fees and Taxes
- Uzbekistan visa (at least double entry visa)
- Tajikistan E-visa
- Meals
- Personal Expenses
- All Fees and Taxes
- Uzbekistan visa (at least double entry visa)
Additional Information
Khujand is one of the ancient cities in Central Asia: The age of the city is about 2500 years old . City was found by Cyrus- an Achaemenid emperor and was occupied by Alexander the Great rebuilt , strengthened it and named it: Alexandia furthest. During the centuries the city had very important position on the silk road trade: Connected Samarkand with…
Khujand is one of the ancient cities in Central Asia: The age of the city is about 2500 years old . City was found by Cyrus- an Achaemenid emperor and was occupied by Alexander the Great rebuilt , strengthened it and named it: Alexandia furthest. During the centuries the city had very important position on the silk road trade: Connected Samarkand with Fergana Valley and China.
Taking tour to Khujand you will enjoy visiting the noisy and vibrant oriental bazaar ‘Paishanba’ - the largest market in all of Tajikistan. You will be fascinated by the quiet streets, the variety of delicious fruits and the hospitality of the locals, ruins of fortresses, architectural monuments of XVI centuries.
Location
Uzbekistan Hotel
Mirzamakhmud Musakhanov Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(26 Ratings)
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Kelvinzhihaot
Jun 19, 2025
Enthusiastic guide - Aziz was a passionate guide who was eager to show more about his country to visitors.
You will be taken by a driver from Uzbekistan to the border, then have to make the border crossing yourself. Afterwards, you will then meet with the local Tajik guide at the Tajik side of the border.
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Efendie2014
Jun 4, 2025
A comfortable spot to the neighbourhood - We had an excellent experience on this trip. Our hotel the Hilton was not on the pick up list but they did arrange to come to us. The first transfer to the Usbek-Tajik border driver was very kind but my learnt Russian knowledge was useful. At the border we were crossing by foot that was usefult otherwise a crosiing by car could be at at least half a day long. On the Tajik side we were waited and with a driver and a fluent English guide had a beautiful day in this ancient city.
We were leaving Tashkent at 11.00 am but I would advice everybody to leave earlier because time running fast and there a plenty of things to visit.
In Tajiskistan the roaming is weak so do not count with the same quality as in Usbekistan.
We arrived back around 10 pm, it was an unforgettable experience perfectly organised.
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Ken_q
May 21, 2025
Great tour guide, Great tour - An absolutely wonderful tour of Khujand, Tajikistan. I was actually looking forward to a portion of Silk Road tour. Instead we got a very informative, engaging tour guide who deeply love and cared for Tajikistan history, culture, leaders and way of life. We learned so much. The lunch was reasonable and delicious. We spent what seem like pennys at the Thursday market for a bunch of stuff. We were blow by the artwork at fat man castle and the mosaics in the museum. The day was very hot and long but it went by fast. P.S. Crossing the border is interesting. We crossed 5 check points walk about 1km to Tajikistan and on the way back it was 7 check points to Uzbekistan.
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John_i
May 16, 2025
A Good Day Trip from Tashkent - My plan was Almaty, Bishkek, and Tashkent - but on my way to Tashkent (by train from Almaty), I saw this day trip opportunity and signed up. I am glad I did.
A car/driver took me from my Tashkent hotel to the border, then I walked across border showing passport six times -- on the Tajikistan side, another car picked me up with a driver and guide. Aziz, the guide, spoke English well. We spent only a few hours in Khujand, including lunch, before heading back to the border where the process was done again in reverse.
Crossing this land border was intense, but that is part of the experience. Officials were polite and professional. Autos had to open trunks and hoods, and walkers like me just walked through and around the autos as we went from building to building. No signage was in English, but common sense and following the other people worked.
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Ebony84
Oct 10, 2024
Best tour guide of Tajikstan - I would like to acknowledge the guide for my full day tour that was given on June 18th, 2024. He is an incredible tour guide. His level of knowledge, patience, professionalism, and dedication to his work is outstanding. He created a unique experience one of which I will never forget. He was responsive and timely with communication and provided lovely recommendations. Thank you for having him as a part of your team. He was amazing!
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Yenjo_c
Sep 24, 2024
Interesting experience - Border crossing can be complicated. There was no tourist other than me. There were 3 different check points for each side (Uzbekistan and Tajikstan). Border guards are friendly, but somewhat of an adventure. The museum in Khujund was interesting, but probably not worth the long day trip….. even though the trip by car one do see the cotton fields…..etc. Not a good idea for family. I took the trip out of curiosity and also want to see Tajikstan…..
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Joernl340
May 26, 2024
Daytrip Khujand - The guy that picked me up at the hotel did not speak english, but we managed. Had to cross the border alone, english speaking guide had a sign with my name on, so it was easy to find him on the other side. Good and friendly guide, interesting history, good lunch (was not included in the price). It is a long drive.
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Massimo_b
May 1, 2024
welcome to the middle ages - at 7.30 am the driver picked me up from the hotel. first surprise: he doesn't speak English. he takes me to the border with Tajikistan, tells me where he will pick me up in the afternoon. passport control between the 2 borders takes 40 minutes! the guide is waiting for me in Tajikistan. very professional, excellent English, welcomes me with a beautiful smile, aware of what it means to go through passport control. then we return to the Middle Ages. the history of the country is explained to me and after 1 hour we arrive in Khujand, I visit the central market, the madrassas, the fort etc. we eat in a typical restaurant and then visit a palace similar to the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. we then return to the border and this time I cross both borders in 20 minutes. the surprise comes when I am in Uzbekistan and there is no driver.at that point I was literally attacked by locals who wanted to take me to Tashkent, paying of course. none of them speak English and being in that situation was not pleasant. I had to call the tour operator, raise my voice and ask for explanations! I had to wait 30 minutes in that situation for the driver to arrive. the assistance is absolutely inadequate. for this reason I wouldn't recommend the excursion, but what it gave me makes me say yes.
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Axel_b
Jul 7, 2025
Nice excursion but unforeseen additional costs - English speaking guide very well but one tour was replaced by another and I had to pay 2 entrances ( twice 30 somonis ) which were indicated as included. Knowing that alone, I pay twice the basic price, all this is extremely unpleasant.
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Darthesculapio
May 30, 2025
Bad comunication , missing information on tour description - Lost my money, was not told needed a visa to return back to uzbekistan and got no money refunded , was charged for the whole tour regardless
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