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Isfara is a town in the Soghd Region,
northern Tajikistan.
In the 10:th century, Isfara was an important point
on the Great Silk Road.
The Northern branch of Silk Road, led from Samarkand
via Khojand to Isfara, Kokand and continued further
to Kashgar, India and Afganistan across the mountains.
The cultural traditions of the Tajiks are best preserved
in this partr of the country.
Isfara is situated some hour car driving to east from
Xojand, in Tajikistan. See map
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Name of town: Isfara
Population: c. 10,000
Language: Tajik
Transportation: Daily buses from Khojand.
Tajikistan Airlines service from Munich to Dushanbe, or from
Moscow to Khojand .
What to see
Teahouses
Visiting one of these beautiful, pleasant and calm teahouses,
specially those along side the river in Isfara is a must.
The Hazrati Shoh Mausoleum located in Chorku, near Isfara,
is of carved wood and dates from the 10th to 11th centuries.
It is unique to Central Asia There are also a 19th century
mos que and a modern mausoleum in the same complex .
Abdullo khon Mosque in Isfara is worth seeing.
Chorkuh village
Quite a new aspect of the 11th - 12th century architecture
is opened by the Hazrati Bobo mausoleum discovered in
1964 in the Chorkuh village (not far from Isfara) -
a unique and, possibly, the only preserved wooden mausoleum
in Central Asia. Odd-shaped columns, figured consoles
reminding of fantastic birds, images of snakes webbed
into the ornament go back to the pre-Islamic art traditions.
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Getting around
Mountainess village of Vorukh (Vorux)
Vorukh, the highest village in the valley of Isfara,
is located on the altitude 1400 m. in the south. Many
trekking program tourists start from Vorukh.
It' amazingly contrasted of the nature of that district
where the travelers pass snow zone and ice to Alpine
meadow and amazingly comfy and cordial grove in one
day. The best time is for travelers in that region from
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The Mausoleum of Muhamad Bashoro is a masterful example of
ancient architecture.
Dating from the 11th -16th centuries, it is 30 km from Isfara.
A shrine at Langar Mohyan, to a very famous thirteenth-century
theologian, Imam Umar Abdulaziz.Visiting Khojand: A daily
travel to ancient and beautiful town of Khojand is a must.
Adventure
Trekking on the Roof of the World
Isfara district offer some of the best mountaineering and
trekking opportunities in the world. The remoteness, variety
of mountains, colourful and friendly local communities, relative
ease of access and stable weather make this one of your most
highly exciting destinations.
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