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Panjakent day trip from Samarkand

Overview

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Step into the ancient city of Penjikent, once a flourishing hub along the Great Silk Road. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Sogdians, an ancient civilization that thrived from the 5th to 8th century AD. Explore the ruins of Ancient Panjakent and witness the remnants of a bygone era.

Visit mausoleum of Muhammad Bashoro is an architectural monument in Tajikistan (Mazar-i-Sharif) (11th-12th centuries). In 1342-43, a large, deep arched shrine and small rooms in the corner, as well as a series of corridors, were built in the mix.

Ancient Panjakent is located near present-day Panjakent and represents a unique early Middle Ages monument. In the 5-8th centuries it was the easternmost town of Sogdiana

Sarazm is the first World Heritage Site in Tajikistan. This is a settlement with a history of five and a half thousand years Well-preserved palace and religious buildings, public and residential buildings are of great historical and cultural value.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Mausoleum of Mukhammad Bashoro

To the east of Panjakent, on a road off the main highway, you’ll find the Mausoleum of Mukhammad Bashoro in a small village called Mazari Sharif. It was built here around the 11th or 12th centuries in honour of the Islamic scholar Mukhammad Bashoro that it’s named after, who was an expert in ‘khadises’.

2 hours • Admission Included

Ancient Town of Panjakent

Ancient Panjakent was founded here as early as the 5th century BC as part of the Sogdian civilisation. It was in the 5th century AD that it really began to flourish, though. The city would have grown significantly at that point, covering much of this elevated area that I’m wandering through. There would have been temples, fortresses, and large mansions for the wealthiest residents.

1 hour • Admission Included

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Lunch

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Panjakent day trip from Samarkand

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Reviews

4.50

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great day trip to Tajikistan from Samarkand.
edwardtylickiPDX,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sarazm, a proto urban Bronze Age city site. 5 to 6 thousand years old. A UNESCO site that marks the development of settlements in Central Asia. It was the first stop and very interesting. A great day trip to Panjakent from Samarkand. The Mazari-Sharif mausoleum was also an interesting stop. Farooq, the guide for the day was great.
Penjakent Day
Lee H,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Outstanding one day familiarisation with Tadzhikstan. Guide knowledgeable. Our conversation carried on all day.
Great Day Trip
eb0222,,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were hesitant to book this tour initially due to the higher cost and low amount of reviews, but we were so happy we ended up booking it! Dont let any of that stuff stop you from booking this tour, it is definitely worth it. Everything was so well organized and everything is covered for you throughout the entire trip. The driver takes you to the Uzbek side of the border, you walk through immigration, and your guide meets you right at the gate on the Tajik side, super easy and seamless process. The tour is amazing and covers all bases. It is a great introductory trip to Tajikistan and you get to get feel for the hospitality, food, history, and culture. We enjoyed our time so much we are planning another trip to central asia so we can travel Tajikistan fully. Our guide Shamsiddin and our driver from the Uzbek side were absolutely amazing, they made our experience a 10/10. I really wish i had written down the name of our driver, he was one of my favorite people ive gotten to meet on my travels, he was an absolute legend. If you have a free day get your passport stamped and take this trip!
Lovely Day Trip
Hannah O,,Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a lovely day trip with well executed logistics. The border crossing went smoothly. Umar, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and spoke English very well. It was a wonderful introduction to Tajikistan!
Lovely Day Trip
HannahMcIlhenny,,Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a lovely day trip with well executed logistics. The border crossing went smoothly. Umar, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and spoke English very well. It was a wonderful introduction to Tajikistan!