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Tajikistan Travel Guide

Trek Zone
salom
(sa-lom • Tajik)
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63°F
Friday
48°F
Saturday

Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit Tajikistan?

3

March

Off
season

4

April

Shoulder
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Tajikistan for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 38 to 47 USD

Tourist's budget
from 45 to 65 USD

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Did you know?

The surface area of Tajikistan is 55.3 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 202 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Dushanbe (TJ) and Washington D.C. (US) is 6662 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Dushanbe click here

Dushanbe
Dushanbe
Istaravshan
Kulob
Qurghonteppa
Khujand
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
6662
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Tajikistan on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

10 April 2024• Idi Ramazon

1 May 2024• Labour Day

Currency

Somoni (TJS) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 TJS
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.08471
11.80518
GBP
0.07245
13.80308
USD
0.09139
10.94206
Update: 28 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Tajikistan

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Distance matrix
MilesDushanbeKhujandPanjakentIstaravshanKhorughHisorVahdatIsfara
Dushanbe-12690931681312145
Khujand126-1204221913412354
Panjakent90120-7925484100166
Istaravshan934279-216989387
Khorugh168219254216-178156189
Hisor131348498178-25156
Vahdat121231009315625-138
Isfara1455416687189156138-

Best Ways to Experience Tajikistan

  • Cuisine
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Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 38 to 47 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 45 to 65 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Tajikistan via the Prices link

Currency

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Tajikistan.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Tajikistan

Bardzo niskie

Areas with malaria

Rare indigenous cases

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
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visiting flagTajikistan for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 30 days
  • eVisa also available.
  • eVisa holders can enter through all border points.

Electricity

220V (50 Hz)

In Tajikistan the standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket FType F

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

201 / 231
Ranking
9 537 645
Tajik 79.9%, Uzbek 15.3%, Russian 1.1%, Kyrgyz 1.1%

Area

202 / 232
Ranking
55.3 thous. mi²
It is approximately 2% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

194 / 221
Ranking
69.1
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 65.9women 72.4

Median age

194 / 222
Ranking
25.3
Average age of population expressed in years.men 24.6women 26

Population growth

195 / 224
Ranking
1.44%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

184 / 210
Ranking
99.8%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99.8%women 99.7%

GDP

170 / 194
Ranking
3 857 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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