The internal tourism season has kicked off in Tajikistan. Journalists and bloggers were the first to embark on 10 routes, covering the country's cultural, tourist, and historical landmarks.
The official opening ceremony took place on April 26 at Istiqlol Square in Dushanbe. The event was organized by the Committee for the Development of Tourism with the support of the country's government.
Representatives of the media and bloggers participated: they are tasked with sharing the tourist gems of Tajikistan.
According to Jamshed Jumakhonzoda, Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Tourism, the initiative is aimed at fulfilling the instructions of President Emomali Rahmon. It reportedly contributes to the popularization of domestic tourism, strengthening patriotism, familiarizing people more widely with the country's rich historical and cultural heritage, and attracting the attention of foreign tourists.
"A deeper understanding of Tajikistan's historical and cultural heritage strengthens pride in our rich history among citizens," Jumakhonzoda emphasized.
10 Routes through Cultural and Tourist Sites
As part of the program, participants were offered 10 routes, which include visits to famous historical landmarks, natural attractions, and cultural centers:
- Dushanbe — Panjakent (Artuch) — Dushanbe
Visiting the ancient city of Panjakent and the Artuch mountain area, known for its springs and scenic landscapes.
- Dushanbe — Panjakent (Iskanderkul) — Dushanbe
Exploring one of the most beautiful lakes in Tajikistan, Iskanderkul.
- Dushanbe — Khujand — Dushanbe
A trip to the ancient city of Khujand, which is over 2500 years old.
- Dushanbe — Hisor — Dushanbe
Visiting the Hisor Fortress, a unique architectural monument of Central Asia.
- Dushanbe — Fayzobod — Roghun — Dushanbe
An excursion to the Fayzobod and Roghun areas, with a visit to the region's largest hydroelectric plant, the Roghun HPP.
- Dushanbe — Bokhtar — Levakand — Sarband HPP — Vakhsh (Ajinateppa) — J. Balkhi — Dousti (Zayn ul Abideen Mausoleum) — Nosir Khusrav (Chiluchorchashma) — Dushanbe
A route through the southern regions of the country, including the Buddhist monastery of Ajinateppa and the healing springs of Chiluchorchashma. - Dushanbe – Vahdat (Romit) – Dushanbe
- A journey to the Romit Valley, famous for its natural beauty and rich flora and fauna
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A vast route through the historical cities and landmarks of the Kulob region
- Dushanbe — Shahrinav (Temurdara) — Dushanbe
An excursion to the Shahrinav region and the Temurdara valley, known for its healing springs and mountainous landscapes. - Dushanbe — Nurek — Danghara — Kulob — Shamsiddin Shohin — Darvoz — Dushanbe
A trip to the mountainous region of Darvoz in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), famous for its majestic mountains and turbulent rivers.
Development of domestic Tourism
Organizers expect that this initiative will give a new boost to the development of internal tourism in Tajikistan and create favorable conditions for attracting foreign visitors.
Experts note that in combination with other government programs, the development of domestic tourism will allow a wider audience of travelers to experience Tajikistan's rich nature, culture, and history.
