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The Republic of Tajikistan,is a landlocked country located in Central Asia. Dushanbe is the capital and largest city of the country. We visited Khujand, Dushanbe, Istravshan, Panjikent and Sarzam ruins during our silk road adventure trip in June 2026.
Sheikh Muslihiddin Mosque and Mausoleum, a grand memorial complex located in the city of Khujand, built on the resting place for Muslihiddin Khudjandi, a ruler of the city
The Sheikh Muslihiddin Mosque and Mausoleum architectural complex, a prominent religious and historical landmark.
The exceptionally vibrant, hand-painted wooden ceiling of the historic Friday Mosque of Khujand (also known as the Shaikh Muslihiddin Mosque).
The Madrassa and Library building located within the Sheikh Muslihiddin Complex in the historical center of Khujand.
Photo stop at the grand Mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin.
The vibrant central hall of Panjshanbe Bozor, one of the largest and most famous covered markets in Central Asia.
The Historical Museum of Sughd Region, the museum houses over 15,000 artifacts detailing the region's expansive history from prehistoric eras to modern times.
Photo stop at the Syr Darya Riverfront Promenade in Khujand
The prominent entrance gate of the historic Mug Tepe Fort (also known as Kalai Mug Teppe Fortress) located in Istaravshan.
Amphitheater inside the Mug Tepe Fort or Kalai Mug Teppe Fortress in Istaravshan.
The historic Maschidi Khazrati Shokh, an architectural ensemble located in the ancient section of Istaravshan, Maschidi Khazrati Shokh is a complex consisting of different buildings : two mausoleums, a mosque and a minaret, all build around a holy spring/fountain.
The Shahriston Pass (also spelled Shakhristan), nestled within the Fann Mountains. The pass peaks at an altitude of approximately 3,378 meters (11,083 feet) above sea level. This path forms a critical segment of the Dushanbe-Chanak Highway.
Photo taken at this breathtaking landscape shows the majestic Varzob Gorge, nestled within the Gissar (Hissar) Range of the Pamir-Alay mountains in Tajikistan
The famous Buddha in Nirvana (Sleeping Buddha) statue. It is currently preserved at the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan in the capital city of Dushanbe
Photo stop at the grand entry staircase of the Navruz Palace (Kokhi Navruz),in Dushanbe.
The Navruz Palace (Kokhi Navruz),in Dushanbe.
The Navruz Palace (Kokhi Navruz),in Dushanbe.
Live folk music performance at the Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. This iconic cultural space houses an extensive, rare collection of traditional Central Asian and Pamiri instruments founded by the famous late Soviet-Tajik actor Gurminj Zafkibekov.
The New Parliament Building of Tajikistan, located in the capital city of Dushanbe
The night view of the new Parliament Building
The Monument to Mahatma Gandhi is located in a small park to the left of the Indian Embassy at 45 Bukhoro Street, Dushanbe.
The Istiklol Tower (Independence and Freedom Monument), located in the heart of Istiklol Square in Dushanbe.
Photo taken at the grand entrance gate of Istiklol Square (Independence Square) located in Dushanbe.
The majestic Statue of Ismoil Somoni, located at Dusti Square (Friendship Square) in the heart of Dushanbe. It honors Ismail Samani, a 10th-century emir and the legendary founder of the Samanid Empire. He is widely revered as the "father of the Tajik nation".
Photo stop at the panaromic view of the Pamir Mountains.
At the entrance gate of the Sarazm Archaeological Site, located near Panjakent in northwestern Tajikstan, It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical significance.
The proto-urban archaeological ruins of Sarazm. The settlement dates back to approx. 3500–2000 BCE. It is recognized as one of the oldest settled, agricultural, and proto-urban hubs in Central Asia.
The proto-urban archaeological site of Sarazm. The ruins were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Sarazm Historical Museum. Dating back to the 4th millennium BC (around 3500 BC to 2100 BC), Sarazm represents one of the earliest regional hubs of agriculture, metallurgy, and global trade. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. |
