Hisor Fortress, One-day tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Hisor is a city in western Tajikistan, approximately 45 km west of Dushanbe. It is located at an altitude of 799–824 meters above sea level, surrounded by high mountains. The Hisor fortress, the residence of the Bukhara ruler, is believed to have existed as early as the time of Cyrus the Great and was captured twenty-one times. • 3,000 Years of Defense: Step into the ancient Hisor Fortress, a massive stronghold built three millennia ago to shield Silk Road trade caravans from nomadic raids. • The Unconquered Citadel: Explore a site of legendary resilience that dates back to Cyrus the Great and survived being captured 21 historic times. • Royal & Spiritual Heritage: Walk the grounds of the former Emir of Bukhara’s residence and the mysterious Makhdumi Azam mausoleum. • 86-Hectare Open-Air Museum: Enjoy one hour of curated free time to wander the vast archeological park, shop for local crafts, or experience an optional horseback ride through the valley.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Entrance tickets for museum and other sites
What's not
- personal costs, alcohol drinks, food etc.
Itinerary
Tourists will be collected from the hotel and taken to Hisar City.
We will arrive in Hissar in 30-40 minutes. We will visit the Old Madrasa. In the XVI–XVIII centuries, two madrassas and the mausoleum of Makhdumi Azam (translated "The Greatest Lord") were built. It is not known for sure who it was built for). Nearby, as with any other medieval fortress, there were houses and craft workshops.
The incredible Hissar Fortress was once the magnificent palace of one of the Bukhara Emirate's most powerful beys! Inside, you'll find a stunning pool and a gorgeous garden. Across from the fortress, there's a lively market square with a caravanserai and a fantastic variety of shops. Hissar Fortress and the town have been settled since the 6th century BC and up until the mid-19th century! It was the beating heart of the Hissar valley, the main administrative, political, and economic centre. Akso, here in the fortress's square we can make a horse riding bur at the request and expense of traveler
Time to relax! You can even enjoy horse riding at Forbidden Square (optional, own)
Return to Dushanbe
The teahouse "Kharbuza" — is a unique in the world, it was built in the form of a melon (the Taj: - kharbuza). The teahouse, with a height of 43 meters, length 100 meters, width of 55 meters, is designed to receive 2.3 thousand visitors at a time
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Bunyod-Tour
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Dushanbe
- Its from-price is 78% below the median of the 62 experiences we list in Dushanbe.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 62.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dushanbe
Dushanbe is the green capital of Tajikistan, set in a valley beneath the Hissar mountains, with tree-lined avenues, teahouses, bazaars and mountain roads.
Dushanbe lies in a valley in western Tajikistan, with snow-capped Hissar mountains to the north, and takes its name from the Persian word for Monday, after a market that once met there. Wide avenues lined with plane trees and fountains run through the city, and Rudaki Park is named for the medieval Persian-language poet Rudaki. The Rohat teahouse, with its tiled and carved interior, is a favourite meeting place.
