Early morning, you will drive to Panjakent via the Istiqlol tunnel. The city of Panjakent is located in the north of Tajikistan in the Zarafshon River valley. You will see the Fann Mountains, the highest part of the Zarafshon range and one of the most popular tourism and mountain-climbing areas in Tajikistan. You will also see Sarazm, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, 5500 years old, a UNESCO sight, and the Museum of Rudaki (the founder of Persian literature). Panjakent at that time was one of the cultural and crafts centers of Soghd, it was even named "Central Asian Pompeii" оf which only remains dwelling houses and office buildings, the citadel with the palace, the house of craftsmen, and fire worshipers’ church. Today you will have an opportunity to try the traditional pilaf (rice dish) of Panjakent.
Accommodation
• Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner