Welcome to Tajikistan

If it’s mountains you seek, it’s mountains you will get in Tajikistan. Just an hour outside the capital of Dushanbe, you’ll find peaks for days, dotted with alpine lakes and quiet, traditional villages.

Trek to your heart’s content, then return to the capital for its museums, historical sites and fun bazaars, full of handicrafts and local delicacies.

Unique Facts

• The world’s longest glacier outside the polar regions is in Tajikistan. It’s Fedchenko Glacier and it’s 47.8 miles long and 3,300 feet at its thickest.
• The country has more than 900 rivers, including the Syr Darya and the Amu Darya.
• The ancient Silk Road passes through Tajikistan.
• More than half of the land area in Tajikistan is over 10,000 feet above sea level.
• There are more than 5,000 varieties of flowers in Tajikistan, thanks to its topographic and climatic diversity.

Language

Tajikistan’s official language is Tajik.

When To Go

The best time to go to Tajikistan is from June to mid-September.

Airports

Dushanbe International Airport

Passport Validity

Passport must be valid for three months beyond arrival date.

Visa Required By US Citizen?

Yes

Vaccinations

The CDC recommends the following vaccines for most travelers when visiting Tajikistan: Hepatitis A and Typhoid. Depending on where you are traveling, you may also need Hepatitis B, Malaria and Rabies vaccines.

Electrical Outlets

Power plugs and sockets: types C and F. Standard voltage: 220V. Frequency: 50Hz.

Currency

Official local currency: Tajikistani Somoni

Getting Around

Be aware that Tajikistan travel is difficult and unreliable. Borders may be closed with no warning and many border crossing points are not open to foreigners. Only travel by car during the day and on routes you know. Travel in the mountainous region along the Afghan border can be dangerous, even during daylight hours. Avoid or limit winter travel in the mountain regions.

Public transportation in the city is often overcrowded and not always safe. Bus service between major cities is unreliable.

Driver’s License

An international driving permit is required.

US Embassy Info

U.S. Embassy Dushanbe
109A, Ismoili Somoni Avenue
Dushanbe, Tajikistan 734019
Telephone: 992-37-229-2000 or 992-37-229-2300 (consular direct line)
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: 992-98-580-1032
Fax: 992-37-229-2050
DushanbeConsular@state.gov

Local Visitor Info

Tourism Information Center
Rudaki Ave. 108
Penjikent
Tajikistan

Local Emergency Phone Numbers

Ambulance: 03
Police: 02
Fire: 01

Safety and Security

The crime rate is moderate in Dushanbe. Crimes are not usually violent, but muggings, armed robberies and pickpocketing do occur. Travel in pairs, especially at night. Carry a copy of your passport (separate from your wallet) with you at all times.