8 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Tajikistan - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Tajikistan

Rushon, Tajikistan

Sarez Lake

The largest dam in the world and the site of a potential disaster.

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Wall of Great Tajik Writers

A building facade covered with the statues of 11 giants of Tajik literature.

Ayni, Tajikistan

Anzob Tunnel

This dark, damp, perilous tunnel is the only passage from north to south Tajikistan.

Pingan, Tajikistan

Hulbuk Fortress

This medieval citadel once guarded the western entrance of the Pamir Highway.

Khujand, Tajikistan

Tajikistan Lenin Statue

The largest Lenin statue in Central Asia was moved to an empty field rather than being destroyed.

Ishkoshim, Tajikistan

Yamchun Fort

This ancient Silk Road outpost overlooking the Wakhan Valley is miraculously still standing.

Panjakent, Tajikistan

Tomb of Rudaki

Where the father of Persian poetry is laid to rest.

Nohijai Pançakent, Tajikistan

Ancient Panjakent

The remains of an ancient city-state along the Silk Road.

Unique
Food & Drink
in Tajikistan

Kurt

These cheese balls have fueled Central Asian nomads for centuries.

Sumalak

A sweet and simple pudding traditionally made in a joyous, spring ritual.

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