Tajikistan Travel Guide: Abrashim Qala, Lake Kara Kul & Bulunkul

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Less curated than some of its neighbors, Tajikistan gave me an authentic experience and the unforgettable landscapes of the Pamir Highway on my way to Kyrgyzstan, where people told me I would get killed. Read about my adventures in The Long Road to Cullaville.

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Abrashim Qala
The climb is steep, but not long, and the views, but also the ruins, are more than worth the effort to reach Abrashim ... [more]
Istaravshan Bazaar
As long as this bazaar is not on the tourist trail through Central Asia, the Tuesday market of Istaravshan is ... [more]
Langar petroglyphs
A steep hike up from Langar takes you to the petroglyphs - where the question is: which ones are real, which ones ... [more]
Keng Shiber
The remotest area of the Pamirs on our drive through the region was Keng Sheber, well off the main Pamir Highway ... [more]
Lake Kara Kul
Determined to visit Kara-Kul lake, I managed to spend some time here despite the troubled crossing into Kyrgyzstan. ... [more]
Bulunkul
A small settlement near a lake with the same name, Bulunkul provokes an end-of-the-world feeling because of its ... [more]
Marguzor lakes
A beautiful area to immerse yourself in wild nature with lakes in amazing translucent colours, mountains, easy ... [more]
Istaravshan Old Town
One of the oldest cities in Tajikistan, the old town of Istaravshan is well preserved and is still inhabited by ... [more]
Vrang Buddhist stupa
A short climb above the main valley floor, the Buddhist stupa of Vrang does not only offer a surprising religious ... [more]
Khakha Fortress
Coming from the west, Khakha fortress is one of the first points where you can get an idea of the wild beauty ... [more]
Murgab
A wind-swept place, the largest town in the region, potentially a dream for those coming from the Pamirs, Murgab ... [more]
Yamchun fort
Towering high above the valley bed, Yamchung fort is the most complete fort of the Wakhan valley, still equipped ... [more]
Yashil Kul
After the barren and wild landscapes of the Pamirs, Yashil Kul feels like paradise. The setting is marvellous ... [more]

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Capital	Dushanbe
Population	10,79 mln
Surface	144,100 sq km

Languages	Tajik, Russian
UTC offset	UTC+5
Currency	Tajikistani somoni (TJS)

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