Hello!

We’re planning on visiting Tajikistan next summer (July/August) and I’m looking for some advice on tour companies.

We’d like to incorporate Tajikistan into a 3-ish week trip alongside Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Had a look at G Adventures and Intrepid Travel so far but because of the timing of our Summer holidays, they are not ideal dates.

Does anyone know of any other organised groups or guides that we could use?

hi all!!!!!!

I love the Tajik language and culture, and I’d love to ask actual Tajik people because I feel like a translator isn’t enough.

what’s the difference between -jon and -joni? For example, if a girl’s name is amy and she is called amyjon and then amyjoni by a man, what’s the difference between those two? also, what’s the difference in meaning? is the word joni reserved for certain relationships? I’d like to know anything there is to :)

Thanks!! Much love to Tajikistan <3

We (2x male, over 60's) are doing a trip in September to Tajikistan, Dushanbe and Kojand mainly, travelling from Tashkent for 10 days.

Having been to many of the 'stans' (Uzbekistan, Kasakhstan etc) in the past and from what i have read is that Tajikistan is more conservative. My question is how are tattoo's precieved in Tajikistan, I have several which can be covered with long sleeves and pants, but I would like to wear shorts and short sleeved T-shirts (not in holy places obviously) during my time there. If they are visible how will Tajiks perceive them, and will they upset/disturb the local population?

I am going to tajik national university for mbbs so anyone there or who is planning to go there this year in October please tell me is it ok to go there or should i change my mind of going there And I am very confused about the fees and the package of the university please tell me the fees and the packages so I get to know that the agent I am going through is genuine or not

Following earlier post about tattoos, I have some further questions. Visiting for 10 days during September mainly Duscanbe and Kojand.

We speak only English and German, so will we have significant issues making ourselves understood? we have managed well in Uzbekistan and Kazakstan in both 2024 and 2025 but some of the posts here suggest we may struggle this time around.

Also with Yandex not having a app in Tajikistan, is there a similar taxi app, which will ensure we do not get ripped off as some on here suggest we will.

Apprehensive reading some of the posts as it looks like western tourists without local language skills will just get ripped off. One further question, which is the best translation app and SIM card to get.

Really looking forward to our visit and experiencing an experience lwhich is so different from the other 'Stans'

Are there any graduates from Tajikistan who pursued medicine and are now working outside Tajikistan? Like in Europe or any other country except the Stans and Russia or Ukraine. If yes please Message me. I have a few questions guys.

What is gay life like in Dushanbe? We understand that LGBTQ+ life is largely taboo in Tajikistan, but are there nevertheless any places where gay people tend to gather or meet?

Any recommendations for hotels in Dushanbe? I’m looking for a clean hotel in a nice, safe area, preferably with a unique style and a great breakfast.

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I’m (22M) wanting to travel from Murghab to Khorog (Khorugh) and onwards to Dushanbe. Has anyone travelled this route and can give recommendations? I’m primarily planning on hitchhiking, but I’d like to know what my options are if this doesn’t work.

I’m starting in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) and hopefully hitchhiking to Murghab to start.

After I leave Dushanbe, I’m travelling to Iskanderkul, Panjakent and onwards to Samarkand. Do you have any travel recommendations for this route? Is it possible to hitchhike this?

Hello! I have the opportunity to study in Tajikistan next summer. My main question is about the health care in Tajikistan. I have a heart condition (atrial fibrillation), and was wondering if Tajik hospitals can cardiovert Afib patients. Thank you!

Hello!I was offered an English teaching job by a language centre in Khujand,however they ghosted me after making all visas and travel arrangements so I couldn’t go,I want to know if I go there will it be difficult to find a teaching job.

Hello,

We are a married couple hoping to travel with our two children in Tajikistan. We are two fathers, and our children have a hyphenated surname combining both of our surnames, so their surname does not exactly match either parent's surname.

We would like to understand whether this could create any difficulties at border crossings, police or military checkpoints, hotels, or other official controls.

Could officers ask how we are related to the children or why the children's surnames are different from either parent's surname? Would we normally be expected to carry the children's birth certificates or other documentation proving that we are their parents?

We are also concerned about whether being recognized as a same-sex married couple could create a safety issue, particularly when passing through military or police checkpoints along the Pamir Highway.

Would our family situation be likely to attract unwanted attention or questioning from local authorities?

We are not looking for special treatment; we simply want to understand what documentation we should carry and whether there are any precautions you would recommend for our family's safety.

Ultimately, we'd like to understand if same-sex couples with children would encounter any problems with police or military authorities?

Salom!

I’m currently in Dushanbe exploring the city. I’m in a habit of collecting transport cards during my travels. Would anyone know where I can purchase Dushanbe City Cards for buses? These orange express terminals already ate up my money twice. Any advice?

Ive been trying to call to tajikistan (landlines) but the calls never connect. I checked with my swiss provider and they confirmed there are no issues on my end. Ive tried viber out and rebtel and neither was able to get through. Any suggestions on how to resolve this? Thank you!

Salom ! I found out there's a UFC gym in Dushanbe and how much will the membership cost me ? For a month? For 6 months? How are the plans?

Hi all,

I'll be visiting Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in September with a friend. I'll be arriving in Tashkent and then making my way to Dushanbe. I was wondering what trip you'd recommend for 5-7 days in Tajikistan - I've looked at Pamir, but getting all the way to Osh and then back to Dushanbe (my flight is back from Dushanbe) wouldn't work. I'll appreciate your recommendations, thanks!

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I assume that almost everyone speaks it at least at a basic level, since until recently cartoons weren’t translated into Tajik, so Russian was the main language children watched cartoons in. Russian is also taught as a compulsory subject in schools in Tajikistan. But I may be overestimating the impact of these factors.