Temur-dara Lake
Experience the crystal-clear alpine waters of Temur-dara Lake, Tajikistan, nestled deep in the Karatag Gorge.
Varzob, Hisor & Karatag
Around Dushanbe
Easy day trips from the capital: the Hisor Fortress, the Varzob valley and Safed Dara resort, and Temur-dara lake in the Karatag gorge.
- 3 private tours
- 7 × 360° views
- 19 videos
- 13 places to stay
3 tours
Around Dushanbe tours
Private tours with a local guide and transport from Dushanbe.
Safed Dara Ski Resort
Experience winter magic, thrilling alpine sports, and spectacular cable car rides at a popular mountain resort near Dushanbe.
Hisor Fortress
Step back in time at the ancient citadel of Hisor Fortress, Tajikistan, a 2,500-year-old historical marvel on the Silk Road.
Stay
All 13 places to stay Where to stay in Around Dushanbe
We book hotels as part of your tour.
ГК "Коҳи Малика"
Hotel · Varzob & Hisor
+992 88 220 2020
Safed Dara Hotel
Hotel · Varzob & Hisor
safeddara
Hotel · Varzob & Hisor
Sanatorium Khoja Obi Garm
Hotel · Varzob & Hisor
Sarob Sanitorium
Hotel · Varzob & Hisor
Shifo Hotel
Hotel · Varzob & Hisor
Dom-KAROMOV
Guesthouse · Varzob & Hisor
Guesthouse Lolazor
Guesthouse · Varzob & Hisor
+992987778596
safeddara
Mountain hut · Varzob & Hisor
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Tours on this page include Temur-dara Lake, Safed Dara Ski Resort, Hisor Fortress.
Are the tours private?
Yes. Every TourViza tour is private for your group, with a local guide who speaks English or Russian.
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