Introducing Istaravshan
Called Kir by the Parthians, Cyropol by Alexander the Great and Ura-Tyube by the Russians, this small historic town has one of the best preserved old towns in Tajikistan, punctuated with some lovely traditional architecture. Bukhara it’s not, but then there aren’t any tourists either.
Advertisement
You can easily visit Istaravshan as either a day trip from Khojand or as an overnight stop en route to Dushanbe.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
Thorn Tree forum discussion
Recent posts
-
RE: From Dushanbe to Penjikent, Istravshan
by CentralAsia_traveler 13 May 2012
The short answer to your question is: Possible, but not likely. You will likely need to work with a travel agent if you do not speak…
-
From Dushanbe to Penjikent, Istravshan
by tbrah 12 May 2012
Hi, My flights will arrive Dushanbe at 10 am. on Aug 5 and depart on Aug 8 at 11:30 am., is it possible to visit Gissar, Penjikent, Istra…
-
tajikistan and kyrgystan itinerary - query
by gilded_lil 03 May 2012
Hi gang I have a holiday in Kyrgystan and Tajikistan coming up - flying in and out of Bishkek and wondered if this route below sounds…
Hotels & Hostels
Check out all our reviewed and recommended accommodation and book online.
Advertisement
