r/Tajikistan

Im from Kyrgyzstan and always identified as a kyrgyz, but recently I found out that my grandfather from mother side was actually Lakai (Локаец) from Tajikistan. This intrigued me cause I always kinda looked different from my cousins and just kyrgyz people in general, people would ask me if I was tajik or uzbek.

I wanted to ask if lakai (локайцы) are ethnically considered tajik or uzbek? I couldn't find much info about them online. Thank you for your help in advance.

I am learning to cook. I live in Hungary. But to make it interesting, I decided to try to make all other countries' dishes, in random order.

What do you recommend from Tajikistan, something you actually eat?
I can source almost every ingredient so thats probably not a problem.

So far i cooked from 20 countries.

(if you are curious how they turned out, check my profile for pictures)

Like the title suggests, has anyone done a Pamir highway loop just within Tajikistan? Is it worth doing? And whats the best way to go about it?

For context, i am not sure if i will get the visa to kyrgyzstan since i have already been rejected once, so im trying to figure out if there s still a way to do it just within Tajikistan and if its even worthwhile.

I built an app called Zaban for learning Farsi, Dari, and Tajik.

Each has its own full course, audio, vocabulary and phrases, speaking/pronunciation practice, review, and script learning. Farsi and Dari use Persian script, while Tajik has its own Cyrillic lessons.

One of the main things I wanted to avoid was treating all three like they're interchangeable just because they're closely related, so each course is kept separate with its own content and audio.

It also works offline, including the lesson audio and speaking practice.

It's called Zaban: Farsi, Dari & Tajik on the App Store.

Hi all,

People who have travelled from the UK - how long did your visa take to process? It's been a month since I applied, and I have submitted additional proofs of passport copies, flight/hotel confirmation, along with anything else relevant (as I'm doing a tour/road trip) as and when requested.

I'm due to enter Tajikistan on the 16th September through Kyrgyzstan, so I have plenty of time. But I just wanted to check if this kind of timing is usual!

I saw this news from an Afghan article can anyone confirm if this is true??

Hi all,
I’m in Dushanbe right now, finishing a solo bikepacking trip from Osh through the Pamir Highway and the Bartang Valley. I’m flying home to Italy in the next few days and I still need a cardboard bike box (or any large bike-shaped box) to pack the bike for the flight.
If you’ve just arrived in Dushanbe and unpacked your bike, chances are the box is now just taking up space in a hostel corner. I’d happily take it off your hands — I can come pick it up anywhere in the city, and of course I’ll pay for it or buy you a beer, whatever feels fair.
Same goes if you know a shop, hostel or guesthouse in town that keeps spare boxes.
Drop a comment or DM me and I’ll come to you. Thanks!

Hey everyone,
We are traveling to Tajikistan next month, and we're really curious about the markets located right on the border with Afghanistan. We'd love to get some insights from anyone who has been there recently or knows the current situation on the ground.
Specifically, I have a few questions:

1. Which border markets do you actually recommend visiting?
2. Are these markets currently open to tourists? I'd love to know what's actually open right now and what is closed.
3. Are they safe to visit?

Any tips, recent experiences, or general advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

We are two travelers and photographers (around 40 years old) planning a 10-day trip to Tajikistan. We’ll be flying into Dushanbe, staying there for our first 2 days, and then heading out for a road trip across the country.

Our travel style is relatively relaxed: we are looking to travel independently by hiring a private driver with at least basic English, who can also help arrange good, clean accommodations for us along the way. We aren't looking for intense trekking—mostly just short and easy hikes. Ideally, we’d like to keep our driving time to about 2-3 hours a day, though we understand there might be a few days where longer drives are unavoidable.

We have a few questions and would love to get your advice:

• Drivers/Agencies: Do you have any recommendations for a reliable company or a specific driver for this kind of trip?
• Itinerary: Based on our preferred pace, do you have any suggested routes or must-visit places we should prioritize?
• Afghan Markets: We've heard there are some very unique Afghan markets along the border. Do you have recommendations for the best or most photogenic ones to visit along the way?
• Safety: Is it currently safe to travel along the Afghan border?
• Weather: What kind of weather should we expect around late September to early October?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Hi 👋

I will be visiting Tajikistan on the Aug 26th to Sept 1st
Planning the following itinerary:

Aug 26 - Early morning arrival to Dushanbe - Go to Panjakent
Aug 27 - Seven Lakes
Aug 28 - iskanderkul
Aug 29 to 31 - Dushanbe
Sept. 1 - flight out

Questions

1. I’ll arrive 4am on 26th. Are there available shared taxis from Airport to Panjakent?

2. Planning to stay overnight night in Iskanderkul area. Are any hostel or guesthouse? If Yes, are there any available transport back to Dushanbe?

3. Any suggestions that are worth a visit?

Appreciate any help.

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Hi everyone! I’m Tajik and I’ve been thinking about getting a tattoo that represents my nationality and cultural heritage.
Did Tajiks historically have any traditional tattoos or tattooing practices? Were there any specific symbols, patterns, or motifs that were traditionally tattooed? I’m also interested in pre-Islamic traditions and practices
If traditional Tajik tattoos didn’t really exist, what traditional Tajik symbols or cultural elements would you recommend for a tattoo? I’d love ideas related to Tajik art, embroidery, architecture, mythology, or history
I’d also appreciate any historical sources, old photographs, or examples!

Hi everyone, is it doable to go in one day from Samarkand to Artuch (leaving very early in the morning)? I'd like to avoid private taxis as much as possible.

Thanks in advance.

What's the sentiment towards China in Tajikstan these days? Given that the two countries share a border, is there fear when it comes to China or is the relationship positive?

Hi ! Salom ! Priviet !

My dear Tajik brothers and sisters is there anyway to watch Avengers Doomsday in December in English in Dushanbe city? Or at least in russian audio with english subtitles ? i know its difficult for a non tajik or non russian but thats the least !