About Tajikistan
Travelling to Dushanbe - General Information
Population: 1.2 million (approximately, unofficial)
Language: Tajik, Russian used a language of business
Area code: 372
Dushanbe is a clean, European-style city. The city is located in Gisar valley at 2,700 ft above sea level, and has wide tree-lined streets with plenty of cafés to enjoy coffee or tea with local sweets. Dushanbe is the financial, political, administrative, and cultural capital of Tajikistan. All Government offices and Embassies are located in Dushanbe.
Administratively, Dushanbe is divided into four zones, or districts: Shohmansur, Firdawsi, Ismoil Somoni and Sino (Avicenna). It is true that many streets in Dushanbe are named after writers and philosophers. The main points of business and interests are on or close to avenue named after Rudaki – founder of Tajik literature. The Rudaki Avenue runs from the railway station in the south to a bus station in northern part of the city.
Varzob
Only 5-km from the capital is the Varzob mountain resort. A narrow road through small villages will twist you up to Varzob – a delightful place with stunning views of high mountains and the foamy rapid river in the valley.
Hissor
When you arrive in Dushanbe, you will encounter great opportunities to see Hissor Fortress, one of the most precious historical sites of Tajikistan . Comfortably located near Dushanbe (15 km west of Dushanbe), Hissor Fortress combines the traditional elements of power, trade and culture of the ancient Tajik nation. Hissor Fortress is the closest site to Dushanbe; relatively good roads connect the city and fortress so you will not need a high clearance car to drive there. There are several historical sites, which surround Hissar Fortress, such as two madressas (18th and 19th century), a small museum with displays of clothing, ceramics and jewelry.
The World’s Tallest Dam
The 984 ft (300 m) dam is situated on the Vakhsh River, an hour drive southeast of Dushanbe. Founded in 1961, Nurek is a home to the world’s tallest existing dam, which is the main supplier of electricity to the entire city of Tajikistan. Once on top of the dam, a spectacular view of the crystal clear water surrounded by red rock hills is to be enjoyed.
Accomodation in Dushanbe:
Hotel "Mercury"
9 Lev Tolstoy Street
http://www.hotel-mercury.tj
"Marian's" Guest House
67 Shotemur Street
Tel: +992 37 223-01-91,
+992 93 505-00-89
Email: marians@tajnet.com
Vefa Center
37/1 Bokhtar St.
http://www.vefacenter.tj/
Hotel "Taj Palace"
21/B Tursunzade St.
http://www.taj-palace.tj/
Hotel "Tajikistan"
22 Shotemur Avenue
Email: hotel@tojikiston.com
http://hotel-tajikistan.tj/
Hotel "Atlas"
63 Mirzo Rizzo Street
Tel: +992 37 221-16-26,221-16-31,221-18-14
Email: atlas2005@mail.ru
Hotel "Avesto"
105/1 Rudaki Avenue
Tel: +992 37 221-11-75, 221-12-80
Hotel "Dushanbe"
7 Rudaki Avenue
Tel: +992 37 221-23-57
Hotel "Kayon-2"
9 Akademik Rajabov Street
Tel: +992 37 221-86-62, 227-02-03
Hotel "Comfort"
61 Hamza Hakim Zade street
Tel:992 37 228-96-45
Culture in Dushanbe:
1. Museums in DushanbeGurminj Museum Museum of Musical Culture Tajik Museum of National Antiquity Behzod National Museum Tursun Zade Museum 2. Galleries/SouvenirsTajik Art Gallery Modiliani Art Salon “Mir Samotsvetov” Store & “Silk Road” Sales Salon |