Tag: Khujand

Tajik food guide: the best food in Tajikistan

Tajik food guide: the best food in Tajikistan

This might surprise you to hear. Tajik food is actually quite difficult to find in Tajikistan if you are a traveller new to the country. The food in Tajikistan that you will come accross is probably from its neighbours. Uzbek and Kyrgyz cuisine are extremely 

Tajikistan Itinerary: what to see in 3 weeks

Tajikistan Itinerary: what to see in 3 weeks

Lonely planet has put Central Asia as the top regions to visit in 2020 and Tajikistan is definitely the number one country in this area if it comes to nature. More than 90% is mountainous and more than half is over 3000 meters. Any Tajikistan 

10 top things to do in Tajikistan

10 top things to do in Tajikistan

Tajikistan is one of my favourite countries in Central Asia. Even though travel in Tajikistan is still a challenge sometimes, there are plenty of interesting things to do in Tajikistan that make a visit very worthwhile. Trekking is among the top things to do in 

Backpacking Tajikistan: complete guide to travel in Tajikistan

Backpacking Tajikistan: complete guide to travel in Tajikistan

This post is a travel guide about backpacking Tajikistan. It includes all the practical things you need to know about travel in Tajikistan. What can I say about travel in Tajikistan. Tajikistan gave me food poisoning and severe altitude sickness. Still, I absolutely fell in 

The best things to do in Khujand Tajikistan

The best things to do in Khujand Tajikistan

Khujand Tajikistan is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. The Persians, Greek settlers, Scythian tribes, the Arab caliphate, the Mongol Hordes and the Soviets all ruled this city at some point in time. Khujand was established by Cyrus the Great around 544 BC.