Private Tour
Khujand Day Tour from Tashkent
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Khujand is one of the ancient cities in Central Asia: The age of the city is about 2500 years old . City was found by Cyrus- an Achaemenid emperor and was occupied by Alexander the Great rebuilt , strengthened it and named it: Alexandia furthest. During the centuries the city had very important position on the silk road trade: Connected Samarkand with Fergana Valley and China.
Taking tour to Khujand you will enjoy visiting the noisy and vibrant oriental bazaar "Paishanba" - the largest market in all of Tajikistan. You will be fascinated by the quiet streets, the variety of delicious fruits and the hospitality of the locals, ruins of fortresses, architectural monuments of XVI centuries.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transportation
Professional Certified Guide
Tajikistan E-visa
Meals
Personal Expenses
All Fees and Taxes
Uzbekistan visa (at least double entry visa)
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Panjshanbe Market
Panjshanbe Covered Market is one of Khujand's famous attractions. Panjshanbe means Thursday. In Dushanbe they traded on Mondays, and in Khujand on Thursdays. The Panjshanbe bazaar is located in the very center of Khujand and in front of it is the mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin. The bazaar consists of the main pavilion and many shops, tents, and shops adjacent to it. It is always very noisy here, as not only residents of the city come for shopping, but also guests from nearby villages. The main feature of the Panjshanbe market is its unique architecture and decor. The construction of the pavilion was carried out in the middle of the twentieth century and was completed in 1964. The bazaar building combines elements of oriental and the Stalinist empire, and the decoration is harmoniously performed using the Soviet and Eastern styles.
Khujand Fortress
Throughout the history of Khujand, in the centre of the city was its fortress. For 2500 years, the Khujand fortress expanded with the city, was destroyed by the conquerors, rebuilt again. After archaeological excavations, it was found that the first fortress was erected in the VI-V centuries BC, and consisted of an embankment rampart gradually converted into thick walls of raw clay. Moreover, in addition to the fortress, there was a city wall covering 20 hectares. During the heyday of the Great Silk Road, the Khujand fortress was rebuilt, as well as the city wall. However, the city grew even more, and was divided into three parts: the citadel, rabad and shahristan. At that time, the Khujand fortress was considered one of the most important city in Central Asia. However, the fortress was destroyed by Genghis Khan's army. In 1219-1220. In 1999, part of the eastern wall of the Khujan fortress, dating back to the 8th-10th centuries, was restored.
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Khujand Day Tour from Tashkent
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Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice excursion but unforeseen additional costs
Axel B,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
2.00English speaking guide very well but one tour was replaced by another and I had to pay 2 entrances ( twice 30 somonis ) which were indicated as included. Knowing that alone, I pay twice the basic price, all this is extremely unpleasant.
Great tour guide, Great tour
Ken Q,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00An absolutely wonderful tour of Khujand, Tajikistan. I was actually looking forward to a portion of Silk Road tour. Instead we got a very informative, engaging tour guide who deeply love and cared for Tajikistan history, culture, leaders and way of life. We learned so much. The lunch was reasonable and delicious. We spent what seem like pennys at the Thursday market for a bunch of stuff. We were blow by the artwork at fat man castle and the mosaics in the museum. The day was very hot and long but it went by fast. P.S. Crossing the border is interesting. We crossed 5 check points walk about 1km to Tajikistan and on the way back it was 7 check points to Uzbekistan.
A Good Day Trip from Tashkent
John I,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00My plan was Almaty, Bishkek, and Tashkent - but on my way to Tashkent (by train from Almaty), I saw this day trip opportunity and signed up. I am glad I did. A car/driver took me from my Tashkent hotel to the border, then I walked across border showing passport six times -- on the Tajikistan side, another car picked me up with a driver and guide. Aziz, the guide, spoke English well. We spent only a few hours in Khujand, including lunch, before heading back to the border where the process was done again in reverse. Crossing this land border was intense, but that is part of the experience. Officials were polite and professional. Autos had to open trunks and hoods, and walkers like me just walked through and around the autos as we went from building to building. No signage was in English, but common sense and following the other people worked.
Interesting experience
YenJo C,
Sep 24, 2024
- Viator
4.00Border crossing can be complicated. There was no tourist other than me. There were 3 different check points for each side (Uzbekistan and Tajikstan). Border guards are friendly, but somewhat of an adventure. The museum in Khujund was interesting, but probably not worth the long day trip….. even though the trip by car one do see the cotton fields…..etc. Not a good idea for family. I took the trip out of curiosity and also want to see Tajikstan…..
welcome to the middle ages
MASSIMO B,
May 1, 2024
- Viator
3.00at 7.30 am the driver picked me up from the hotel. first surprise: he doesn't speak English. he takes me to the border with Tajikistan, tells me where he will pick me up in the afternoon. passport control between the 2 borders takes 40 minutes! the guide is waiting for me in Tajikistan. very professional, excellent English, welcomes me with a beautiful smile, aware of what it means to go through passport control. then we return to the Middle Ages. the history of the country is explained to me and after 1 hour we arrive in Khujand, I visit the central market, the madrassas, the fort etc. we eat in a typical restaurant and then visit a palace similar to the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. we then return to the border and this time I cross both borders in 20 minutes. the surprise comes when I am in Uzbekistan and there is no driver.at that point I was literally attacked by locals who wanted to take me to Tashkent, paying of course. none of them speak English and being in that situation was not pleasant. I had to call the tour operator, raise my voice and ask for explanations! I had to wait 30 minutes in that situation for the driver to arrive. the assistance is absolutely inadequate. for this reason I wouldn't recommend the excursion, but what it gave me makes me say yes. Web results
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