Khujand City Tour: Discover the Crown of the World

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In the past, scientists, poets, and writers called Khudjant as “The Crown of the World“. It is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia. The largest and most populated city in Northern Tadjikistan. The city lies along both banks of the Syr Darya (river) at the entrance to the fertile and heavily populated Fergana Valley.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Tashkent - Transfer to the border with Tajikistan, Checkpoint Oybek (100 km, 2 hrs). Complete customs procedures, then transfer to Khujand (70 km, 1.5 hrs). Arrival in Khujand and start the tour.
Khujand - Khujand was conquered by Alexander the Great, who rebuilt and fortified the city, naming it “Alexandria Eskhata.” Later, it was taken by the Arabs in the 8th century and resisted the army of Chingizkhan but was destroyed in the 13th century. However, the city quickly regenerated and became a major commercial, cultural, and scientific hub in Central Asia.
Arbob Cultural Palace - Visit the Arbob Cultural Palace, one of Khujand’s architectural marvels, built in 1959 on the initiative of Saidhodzha Urunhodzhaev. The building is a replica of St. Petersburg’s Petergof, which Urunhodzhaev admired and decided to recreate in his homeland. The palace hosted the 16th historic session of the General Assembly of TRSS.
Khujand Fortress - Explore the Khujand Fortress (7th-8th century) and its Archaeology Museum.
Church of St. Mary Magdalene - Visit the Orthodox Church of St. Mary Magdalene (1884).
Mausoleum of Sheik Muslihiddin - See the Mosque and Mausoleum of Sheykh Muslihiddin.
Panjshanbe Market - Experience Panjshanbe, the famous Oriental Bazaar.
Tashkent - Transfer to the border with Uzbekistan, Checkpoint Oybek (70 km, 1.5 hrs). Complete customs procedures, then transfer to Tashkent (100 km, 2 hrs). Arrival in Tashkent. End of services.