Dushanbe Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

The Museum of National Antiquities

The Museum of National Antiquities, Dushanbe

 Greatwalk0 Says:  If you are like many travelors to Dushanbe and starved for something to do over the weekend, try the Museum of National Antiquities. It's not the most facinating museum in the world, but it can easily consume an hour or two of time and contains some interesting ancient... 

See the Somoni monument

See the Somoni monument, Dushanbe

 Saagar Says:  The Somoni statue on the main maidan of the Rudaki avenue is the grand national highlight of Tajikistan. Used to be the place of Central Asia's largest Lenin statue, now the Somoni stands taller in shaping Tajikistan. Refreshing to know that poets and writers supercede harsh... 

Restaurants  

Tajikistan restaurants, food and drinks.

Tajikistan restaurants, food and drinks., Dushanbe

 andreaberffini Says:  Food & Drink : Traditional Tajik meals start with sweet dishes such as halwa and tea and then progress to soups and meat before finishing with plov. Plov is made up of scraps of mutton, shredded yellow turnip and rice, fried in a large wok, and is a staple dish in all the... 

Delhi Darbar: Excellent Indian meals

Delhi Darbar: Excellent Indian meals, Dushanbe

 Trekki Says:  As I was still struggling with my “Bukharian Montezuma”, I don’t remember much about the food I had, except the lovely Delhi Darbar Indian restaurant. This was a suggestion of Anna of VT and it was an excellent choice – ah yummm. It is listed in Lonely Planet as well (which... 

Nightlife  

Port Said: Port Said

Port Said: Port Said, Dushanbe

 stvcttn Says:  I have been to a number of the nightspots in Dushanbe and preferred Port Said. Some of the others try to be yuppie euro clubs and they suck at it. Port Said plays western club music and has a dance floor. There is no heat in the winter so you will be partying with your coat... 

Peoples: Be smart when going out

Peoples: Be smart when going out, Dushanbe

 Marceltjk Says:  The Club People's is one of the best clubs in Dushanbe. People who go there are pretty different from the rest of those who go to nightclubs. But most importantly have a Tadzhik friend and you'll sure enjoy your time in Dushanbe 

Nightlife in Tajikistan

Nightlife in Tajikistan, Dushanbe

 andreaberffini Says:  Nightlife : There are no restaurants operating in the evenings except for the one in the Hotel Oktyabrskaya which shuts at 2200. There is a dollar bar in the basement of the Hotel Tajikistan which is open some evenings. The Ayni opera and ballet theatre on Prospekt Rudaki is... 

Transportation  

Bishkek to Dushanbe - Not for the Faint of Heart

Bishkek to Dushanbe - Not for the Faint of Heart, Dushanbe

 Greatwalk0 Says:  Flying regionally in Central Asia is probably not the safest thing in the world. That being said, it is rather exciting. The planes that fly this between Bishkek and Dushanbe are all local (Tajik Airlines) and are quite small, seating fewer than 50 people, goats, etc.. The... 

One of the Worst Airports in the World

One of the Worst Airports in the World, Dushanbe

 Greatwalk0 Says:  Most international arrivals into Tajikistan arrive into the international airport in Dushanbe. This is a miserable experience, and you must prepare yourself emotionally prior to arriving. The arrival gate, in the Customs Area, becomes a total zoo, with all of your fellow... 

Shopping  

Shopping in Tajikistan

Shopping in Tajikistan, Dushanbe

 andreaberffini Says:  Shopping : Shortages are the norm in Tajikistan; there is a bazaar and street market behind the Hotel Tajikistan where it is possible to buy food and sometimes handicrafts. Shokhmansur (also known as Zilyoni) Bazaar near Ploshchad Ayni also sells food. There is a souvenir... 

Barakat market: Main grocery market in Dushanbe centre

Barakat market: Main grocery market in Dushanbe centre, Dushanbe

 Saagar Says:  The barakat market is a huge covered market with stalls lined sup selling farmers' produce and other food stuffs. The quality and cleanliness seemed fine from a visitors' point of view, and it was certainly for us a good place to stock up on vegetables, bread, fruits etc.... 

Local Customs  

Colorful ice creams

Colorful ice creams, Dushanbe

 Saagar Says:  Ice creams are a big hit in Dushanbe during hot days. However, the colorful ice creams might draw more than a single raised eyebrow. The coloring was intense, and the taste a close runner-up...If you have some serious alleriges you are probably better off without the ice... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Under-paid Militia!

Under-paid Militia!, Dushanbe

 Greatwalk0 Says:  When walking around Dushanbe, particularly Children's Park (see photo of Lenin Statue from Childrens Park in downtown Dushanbe) try to avoid any and all contact with the local police or soldiers. Being underpaid and with no consideration for others, they will often approach... 

Bring Candles!

Bring Candles!, Dushanbe

 Greatwalk0 Says:  Dushanbe, like all of Tajikistan, suffers from regular and lengthy power outages. Hotels and guest houses are not immune and regularly (sometimes daily) experience power outages ranging from 30 minutes to multiple hours in length. When checking into your hotel, request... 

Tourist Traps  

Traveller!

Traveller!, Dushanbe

 Firdavs Says:  Whether your interest is mountaineering, trekking, adventure travel or business, find the travel information that you need at Travel Tajikistan! Travel Tajikistan is a comprehensive guide to travel and tourism in Tajikistan, including flight schedules, visa and entry... 

If you have enough money to waste…..

If you have enough money to waste….., Dushanbe

 Trekki Says:  For me, the biggest tourist trap without doubt was Great Game Company. They charge for almost everything and are even that impudent to charge 25 USD for the short distance of 3 km from their …. Spot to the airport – just for the pleasure to ride in the car of Mr. butt-cavity... 

What to Pack  

A handy water filter

A handy water filter, Dushanbe

 Saagar Says:   The tap water in Dushanbe might not kill you at the first try, but... The mineral water is very minerally, so if you prefer a neutral water taste and clean water, better bring a portable handy water filter. There are many types and for sure you do not need to do the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Venture Out of Town and Have Lunch!

Venture Out of Town and Have Lunch!, Dushanbe

 Greatwalk0 Says:  Immediately north of Dushanbe, just outside of town, is a neat series of sashlique (shish kabob) restaurants that are frequented almost exclusively by residents of Dushanbe and neighboring villages (no tourists here!). Enjoy a seat outside (see picture) or sit inside during... 

Favorites  

General useful info about Tajikistan, food, visa..

General useful info about Tajikistan, food, visa.., Dushanbe

 andreaberffini Says:  Airport: Dushanbe Airport (DYU) is 1 mile (2km) south of the city. Bus nos. 3 and 12, and trains 3 and 4, run to the city centre 0600-1800 (travel time - 20 minutes).Climate: In Dushanbe, temperatures vary between a minimum -13°C (8°F) in December/January to a maximum 33°C... 

Money

Money, Dushanbe

 Saagar Says:  The best thing about Dushanbe in terms of money? There are easy exchange possibilities through perfectly legal cash exchange counters along Rudaki avenue and through ATMs in hotels and at banks. Same situation in Khojand. No problem at all until you try to get money at some... 

The Place

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The People

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 Visit Dushanbe - Dushanbe, Tajikistan is a gorgeous city to visit. Local people are very friendly and kind. However, if you want to see the beauty nature of tajikistan you have to go to Pamir, GBAO or to Varzob, which... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Dear fellow travellers, I am in Dushanbe in July. Is there an ATM I can use? I have a MasterCard. Any other tip about... 

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A: I returned from a week in Dushanbe on 17 May 08. There are ATM machines in the central part of the city. I used the one next door to the Taj Palace Hotel, 21 Str.... 

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A Dushanbe Sojourn

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 Broad and leafy avenues ease the life of the inhabitants of "Monday". Dushanbe must have been a sort of a Monday market place once upon a time, prior to the Tsarists, then Soviets caught an interest... 

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Hub to the Pamirs

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  Update, August 9, 2007: I have added a website with more restaurants in Dushanbe, which have English menus. Please make sure you read my travellogue My Dushanbe adventure as well. Only then you...... 

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Visit Dushanbe

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 Arrive on the flight from Almaty with Tajikstan Airways. 

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Tajikistan is...

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 I was on my Business tour to Dushanbe. It was really nice to be there. Tajikistan is just like Kashmir in India. It is full of mountains, very scenic & even people look alike Kashmiri! But it is the... 

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Monday, Monday!

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 Dushanbe, 'monday' in Farsi, is a city that apparently at one time was run by bandits after dark. Thankfully they went with the end of the civil war and the restoration of government authority.... 

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