This new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Tajikistan is the
most practical guide dedicated exclusively to this breathtaking country,
central Asia's smallest, but home to the biggest tea house in the world!
Bradt's Tajikistan caters for all interests, whether you're a nature
lover, explorer, just want to soak up the stunning surroundings, or a
wildlife enthusiast in search of eagles, elusive snow leopard or
extraordinary Marco Polo sheep. Locals call Tajikistan 'Bam-i-Dunya',
the Roof of the World, and travelling the Pamir Highway you can
understand why. With first-hand descriptions of everything from Sogdian
ruins to playing the traditional sport of buz kashi, trekking on the
Murgohab Plateau and eating shashlik in garden tea houses, the authors
bring the country alive. This latest edition covers all the most recent
developments, notably the significant increase in hotels, restaurants,
guesthouses and homestays, along with improvements to travel and
transport, all following the government's investment in tourism. New
attractions are also featured, including the new cable car in Khujand
over the Syr Darya Sirdarya river and new trekking destinations,
festivals and exhibitions. There are also details of which sites require
additional permits and permissions and how much they cost, and where
border crossings have been closed or have become more
accessible.Mountains, crystal clear lakes (including Lake Sarez),
wildlife and epic trekking routes are all here, as well as ancient
Buddhist sites, Silk Road trading posts, medieval shrines, and planned
Soviet cities. The modern population continues to draw upon its diverse
heritage from Persia, China, Afghanistan, and Russia, creating a complex
and intriguing culture. Bradt's Tajikistan covers every corner of the
country, from the Wakhan Corridor to the Fann Mountains and Garm Chashma
springs, Dushanbe to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sarazm and Tajik
National Park, making this comprehensive guide an ideal companion for a
perfect trip whether travelling independently or on an organised tour.
