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Rudaki Avenue
hotelsMain boulevard named after Persian poet. Green, tree-lined, walkable. National Museum, Opera House, Somoni Monument.
Flagpole Area
hotelsWorld's second-tallest flagpole (165m) in park setting. Palace of Nations nearby. Symbol of Tajik independence.
Mehrgon Market
hotelsMain bazaar - food, clothes, electronics. Local life at its most authentic. Try dried fruits, nuts, local breads.
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faq.subtitle Dushanbe
E-visa available for most countries - easy online process, ~$50, 45 days. GBAO permit needed for Pamir Highway (~$20 extra on e-visa). CIS countries and some others visa-free. Apply at evisa.tj
World's second-highest highway through spectacular Pamir Mountains. Dushanbe to Osh (Kyrgyzstan). 5-7 days by shared taxi/jeep. Incredible adventure - nomads, yurts, 4000m+ passes. Need GBAO permit. Bucket list journey!
Banking system underdeveloped. International cards rarely work. ATMs unreliable and may eat cards. Bring enough USD cash for entire trip and exchange locally. Some big hotels accept cards. Outside Dushanbe - cash only everywhere.
Yes, widely spoken especially in Dushanbe. Official language Tajik (Persian variant). Older generation mostly Russian-speaking. English very limited. Russian very useful for travel in Tajikistan.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Dushanbe
Bring enough USD cash for ENTIRE trip - cards almost useless. ATMs unreliable. Exchange in Dushanbe banks. Outside capital, only cash works. $50-100/day budget comfortable.
Get GBAO permit with e-visa if planning Pamir Highway - only $20 extra. Without it, can't enter Gorno-Badakhshan region. Essential for the adventure of a lifetime.
Visit National Museum - excellent collection of Buddhist artifacts from Tajik archaeological sites. One of Central Asia's best museums. Air-conditioned respite from summer heat.
Try qurutob (bread salad with yogurt), plov, shashlik. Tajik cuisine similar to Uzbek but with Persian influences. Very affordable - good meal under $5.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
20 - 40 TJS
~30.0 $
Mid-range
50 - 120 TJS
~85.0 $
Fine dining
150 - 350 TJS
~250 $
Street Food
Local dish
8 - 20 TJS
~14.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
15 - 35 TJS
~25.0 $
Local beer
10 - 25 TJS
~17.5 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
3 - 7 TJS
~5.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
50 - 100 TJS / night
~75.0 $
Guesthouse
150 - 300 TJS / night
~225 $
Hotel 3★
400 - 800 TJS / night
~600 $
Hotel 5★
1,000 - 2,500 TJS / night
~1,750 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Cash dominant! Somoni local currency. Cards at hotels, some restaurants. Markets, shared taxis, street vendors cash-only. ATMs limited. Bring USD cash - best accepted foreign currency.
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Amonatbonk, Orienbank ATMs in Dushanbe but limited. Cashless payments growing but still rare. Bring USD cash for best exchange. Green Bazaar cash-only. Rudaki Avenue area more modern but still cash-based.
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Tipping not customary. Small tips appreciated for guides, hotel staff. 50-100 TJS for guides per day.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Dushanbe is safe. Low crime. Avoid political discussions. Don't photograph government buildings. Police may check documents. Safe to walk at night. Friendly locals. Mountain roads dangerous.