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Kairakkum reservoir, next to which hospitals, camps for children and other obligatory attributes of traditional recreation on the banks of the reservoir are built. The locals call it the sea, but in reality it was artificially created about a hundred years ago. Here you can not only swim, sunbathe and improve your health, but also fish or take walks, watching birds.

The mountain lake Iskanderkul is a reservoir, the history of which is associated with various legends, including the fact that during the time of Ancient Macedonia, the horse of King Iskander (Alexander of Macedon) died here. The lake is located in the center of the Fann Mountains, so if you are going to relax there, be sure to look into this picturesque place at a two-kilometer height above sea level.

Garmchashma hot spring - here you can not only enjoy bathing in hot water, but also improve your health. The spring water has long been considered healing, so in the past altars were installed here, and later a balneological sanatorium was opened

Sarez Lake is one of the unique sights of Tajikistan, which almost all travelers dream of seeing. This is the only existing fresh water reservoir, which is a little over a hundred years old. Its formation is associated with tremors that provoked an earthquake at the beginning of the twentieth century. After the destruction of a part of the Mukzol Range, a gorge with an average depth of about 202 meters appeared, into which the waters of Mughrab fell. The lake occupies almost eighty square kilometers, being at an altitude of about 3.2 thousand meters.

The Pamir Highway, known among tourists as the best road in terms of views, running at high altitude between the settlements of Khorog and Osh (located in Kyrgyzstan). You can try to drive along the tract in a rented car, but it is much more convenient if you go by bus - this way you will be able, without being distracted and without risking your health, to consider the gorges, plains with a Martian landscape and desert areas encountered along the way

The Fann Mountains are part of the Pamir-Alai system, located in the west and characterized by numerous turbulent rivers that are ideal for rafting, as well as glaciers and pristine lakes. Both lovers of risky entertainment and tourists who prefer trekking will like it here. This attraction of Tajikistan is popular among travelers due to the developed transport and tourist infrastructure.

Khujand fortress - built in the 6th-5th century BC, the fortress during the raids of Genghis Khan served as a defense of the city of the same name from invaders. To break the defense, the khan had to use about 75 thousand soldiers, after which the fortification complex was destroyed, but several centuries later it was restored as a government residence.

Monument to Ismail Samani in Dushanbe - to see this landmark of Tajikistan with a height of about 25 meters, just go to Friendship Square in the capital. The monument was erected back in 1999 as a tribute to the memory of one of the greatest emirs in the history of the country. It is considered the most “smart” monument due to its luxurious appearance, in particular, the presence of gilded elements.

The National Museum of Tajikistan is a place often visited by guests of the capital, where there is an opportunity to learn a lot about the history of the state in different eras. There are also collections dedicated to geological and other expeditions (the territory of the Pamir has not yet been fully explored), and the number of exhibits is constantly increasing. The building itself, in which baroque elements are used, can also be called an attraction of Tajikistan. The museum is surrounded by a park area where you can walk and relax on the benches.

Dushanbe flagpole - few people come to the country for a couple of days, but if you still need to find out what to see in Tajikistan in 1 day, then the record-breaking flagpole in the capital will definitely be included in the list. Its height is about 165 meters, which allows it to rightfully be called the highest in the world. The national flag is installed on a special structure near the Palace of Nations, and the cost of its construction exceeded three and a half million dollars.

Pamir is a mountain system bordering the Himalayas with three seven-kilometer peaks. Numerous glaciers have formed on the territory of the massif, and snow does not leave the peaks even in the warm season. Experienced climbers come here to make dangerous ascents in a harsh climate. For them, special camps are equipped at different heights.