Introducing Dushanbe
pop 600, 000 / elev 800m
Advertisement
With a cool backdrop of mountains, lazy tree-lined avenues and pastel-hued neoclassical buildings, Dushanbe is Central Asia’s best-looking capital – especially now that the bullet holes have been plastered over. Once scary and more than a little dangerous a decade ago, the Tajik capital is currently blossoming and is now one of Central Asia’s most pleasant cities, if just a little dull.
Last updated: Mar 24, 2009
Tips & articles
-
Tajikistan: travel books to read before you go
11 October 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Central Asia guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...
Thorn Tree forum discussion
Recent posts
-
Driving Dushanbe - Khorog & Pamirs to Osh from this weekend - Have spaces
by Jerryaylmer 14 September 2011
Hi - will be driving my Maestro from Dushanbe hopefully either Sat or Sun to Khorog and beyond. Fairly small car but could offer to give…
-
Seat Available Khorog - Dushanbe Sept 19-20 (approx)
by troy 14 September 2011
Hi I have my own 4x4 and a seat available for a drive from Khorog back to Dushanbe from around Sep 19-20 then onto Uzbekistan. Conta…
-
Re: Car sharing for Pamir trip?
by bvehrs 14 September 2011
Hi, my cousin and I are currently in Dushanbe hoping to make a very simlar trip. However we seem to be doing it at a slightly different…
Hotels & Hostels
Check out all our reviewed and recommended accommodation and book online.
Advertisement
