Tajikistan Tour Not Getting Much
There are minivans scheduled between major cities, and bus service irregular shared jeep in mountain areas. Rent a car with local driver is ulna good option to travel by road. You can rent a car in travel agencies. In the cities there are taxis and private vehicles are also available for shared taxi rides.
Limited services. Tajikistan does not get much tourism, so tourism services outside major cities, Dushanbe and Kokand, are scarce. Local transport by road is slow and the mountain routes are fully closed during the winter. The hotels are located in cities, while in the field, the supply of property is limited to basic and affordable family homes and local pensions are not always used to accommodate foreigners. There are restaurants around the country. Tajikistan’s nightlife is mainly in the two cities. Some educated English-speaking Tails, but the Russian language is a much more useful to know whether to travel to Tajikistan.
Security. Tajikistan is generally a relatively safe country. Sims, however, there are occasional clashes spread from neighboring Afghanistan. The border areas with Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are not safe, because there are mines in the ground. Seek local advice about possible danger zones. Tajikistan is a poor country and there is violent crime. Do not walk alone at night and never travel to rural areas unaccompanied. Remember also that Tajik Muslims are relatively conservative, and is advisable for women to dress modestly.
Brief History of Tajikistan
l territory of Tajikistan has been inhabited since 4000 BC the area has been ruled by various empires, especially the Persians, and has been an important area for the Persian culture. Russia conquered the area during the 1860 and 1870. Tails fought for their independence after the Russian revolution in 1917 but joined the Soviet Union in 1925, and the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic was formed in 1929. Tajikistan became independent in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union, but experienced a civil war between 1992 and 1997, which caused many Russians and Uzbeks flee the country. Elected civilian governments have ruled the country since 1999, but some remote areas not under government control. Tajikistan remains the poorest country of the former Soviet Union. The recent war in Afghanistan attracted international attention and economic development in Tajikistan, with U.S. military aid Tajikistan now has joined the Partnership for Peace NATO.
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