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A group of people posing in front of a historic fort with two prominent towers and a large entrance. 1
A courtyard with a large stone structure and a building with arched doorways. 2
A historical building with arched doorways and a cobblestone pathway. 3
A paved pathway leading through a park with stone tiles, surrounded by grassy areas and distant hills. 4
A historic stone fortress with a prominent tower and a fortified wall. 5
By Bunyod-Tour

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$276 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Hisor is a city in western Tajikistan, approximately 45 km west of Dushanbe. It is located at an altitude of 799–824 metres 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 Defence: 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 archaeological park, shop for local crafts, or experience an optional horseback ride through the valley.

Activity location

  • Dushanbe
    • Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tajikistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dushanbe
    • Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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Hisor Fortress, One-day tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$275.64 x 2 AdultsNZ$551.28
Total
Price is NZ$551.28
Until Thu, 5 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Entrance tickets for museum and other sites
  • Exclusions
    personal costs, alcohol drinks, food etc.

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Dushanbe

  • 30m
Tourists will be collected from the hotel and taken to Hisar City.

Madrassa-i Kuhna

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Hisor Fortress

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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 traveller

Hisor Fortress

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Time to relax! You can even enjoy horse riding at Forbidden Square (optional, own)

Dushanbe

  • 1h
Return to Dushanbe

Hisor

  • 30m
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 metres, length 100 metres, width of 55 metres, is designed to receive 2.3 thousand visitors at a time

Location

Activity location

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    Dushanbe
    • Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tajikistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Dushanbe
    • Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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