Tajikistan tours for travellers from Australia
It is a long way to come, so the days on the ground should count. We plan private day trips to alpine lakes and Silk Road fortresses from Dushanbe, with licensed local guides who know the mountain roads.
Before you book
- Visa
- Australian passports are in our list of countries with visa-free entry for up to 30 days (Government Resolution No. 464). Check Smartraveller and the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you book flights.
- Flights
- There is no nonstop flight from Australia in our route list. Dubai is the common connection, with flydubai or Somon Air on to Dushanbe (DYU). Somon Air also flies from Delhi.
- Money
- We quote in US dollars and show an approximate price in Australian dollars beside it, using the European Central Bank reference rate. Carry cash for the regions; cards are rarely accepted outside Dushanbe.
- Language and guides
- Tours are led in English or Russian. Email or WhatsApp us in English.
- Time difference
- Dushanbe is on GMT+5 all year: five hours behind Sydney in winter, six during daylight saving.
Seven private day trips from Dushanbe
- Iskanderkul Lake
The best-known lake of the Fann Mountains, with a short walk to a 43 m waterfall.
- Haftkul Seven Lakes
A chain of seven lakes in the Shing valley, each a different shade of blue.
- Alauddin Lakes
A demanding mountain day to clear alpine lakes under 5,000 m peaks.
- Temur-dara Lake
A green lake at the end of the Karatag gorge, with a moderate hike.
- Safed Dara Ski Resort
Snow, ski slopes and a cable car an hour or so from the capital.
- Hisor Fortress
An old Silk Road citadel with madrasas and a caravanserai, close to Dushanbe.
- Khujand Fortress
The fortress and bazaar of one of Central Asia’s oldest cities.
How booking works
Tell us your dates and ideas
Add tours to “My tour” or just describe the trip you have in mind.
Get a written quote
We match you with a licensed local guide and driver and send one clear price in US dollars.
Confirm when you are happy
Nothing is charged until you say yes. Then we send the payment details and your day-by-day plan.
Questions we get from Australian travellers
Do Australians need a visa for Tajikistan?
Australian passports are in our visa-free list for stays of up to 30 days, based on Government Resolution No. 464. Confirm on Smartraveller and the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs site before you travel. The Pamir region (GBAO) needs a separate permit.
How do I get there from Australia?
Usually through Dubai. Our route list shows flydubai and Somon Air flying Dubai to Dushanbe. Somon Air also lists Delhi, and China Southern lists Ürümqi and Beijing.
Are your prices in Australian dollars?
Quotes and payments are in US dollars. The Australian dollar figure on the site is an approximate conversion at the European Central Bank reference rate.
How fit do I need to be?
Five of the seven day trips are rated easy. Temur-dara is moderate and the Alauddin Lakes day is challenging. Tell us about your group and we suggest the right ones.
Can you fit tours around a wider Central Asia trip?
Yes. Many travellers add Tajikistan to Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan. Tell us where you enter and leave, and we plan the Tajikistan days in between.
Official sources
Travelling from somewhere else?
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- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom — English — GBP
- 🇩🇪 Deutschland — Deutsch — EUR
- 🇫🇷 France — Français — EUR
- 🇳🇱 Nederland — Nederlands — EUR
- 🇪🇸 España — Español — EUR
- 🇷🇺 Россия — Русский — USD
- 🇨🇳 中国 — 简体中文 — CNY
- 🇦🇪 الإمارات — العربية — USD
- 🇿🇦 South Africa — English — ZAR
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