The mountains of Tajikistan make up 93% of the country’s territory. Here are 10 amazing natural spots that every tourist should visit.
Pamir Highway
A famous high-altitude road running along the border with Afghanistan and China. It connects Khorog and Osh. This is one of the most scenic roads in the world, and it’s definitely worth a visit.
Fann Mountains
The Fann Mountains are the most popular tourist area in Tajikistan. Here you’ll find snow-capped peaks, beautiful lakes, and blooming valleys. The Fann Mountains are located in the western part of the country. The highest point is Peak Chimtarga, reaching 5489 meters.
Varzob Gorge
The Varzob Gorge, stretching 71 kilometers, is located two hours from the capital of Tajikistan. The gorge is well-known as a small geographical region in the basin of the river of the same name, which flows through the central part of the southern slope of the Gissar Range.
Vakhsh Valley
An intermountain basin in the area of the turbulent Vakhsh River and a historic site. The Vakhsh Valley played a significant role in the Soviet Union's quest for cotton independence.
Childukhtaron Valley
Childukhtaron is an ancient valley located in the southern part of the country. Childukhtaron translates to Valley of the Forty Maidens, associated with an intriguing legend.
Romit Gorge
The picturesque Romit Gorge is located in the upper reaches of the Kofarnihon River and is named after the beautiful village of Romit. The gorge features numerous recreational areas with hot springs, beautiful nature, and mountain rivers.
Karatag Gorge
Situated 52 kilometers west of the capital in the Gissar Valley between the cities of Tursunzade and the Shahritus district. The gorge is renowned for its scenic beauty. The rich vegetation adds a special charm to the area.
Saffed-Dara
Translating to White Gorge in Tajik, Saffed-Dara is located on the southern slopes of the Gissar Range. This gorge has become one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.
Shirkent
The gorge is located 60 kilometers west of the capital and is considered a national landmark. It is home to three different dinosaur footprint sites, with a total of over 400 impressions of extinct reptiles.
Khoja-Mumin Salt Mountain
This unique salt mountain is located in southern Tajikistan. Geologists estimate that the mountain holds more than 30 billion tons of table salt. It is named after the prominent figure Hazrat Khoja-Mumin.