Districts of Republican Subordination
Restored citadel gates, madrasa and caravanserai
Just 30 km west of Dushanbe, the Hisar (Gissar) fortress complex guards the old Silk Road pass. The reconstructed gate, the Madrasa-i Kuhna and the museum of local history make it the easiest half-day history trip in the country.
Historical SitesMuseumsVillages Family friendly
Essentials
Best season
March – November
Visit duration
4 h
Difficulty
Easy
Altitude
820 m
GPS
38.5219, 68.5486
Entry fee
≈ 15 TJS (museum included)
Opening hours
09:00 – 18:00 daily
Daily cost
≈ $30 / person
Best time to visit
Getting there
- Shared taxi from Dushanbe (Zarnisor)
- Private car / taxi 40 min
Recommended activities
- • Fortress gate photo stop
- • Madrasa museum
- • Local bazaar
- • Picnic below the walls
What to pack
- • Sun protection
- • Small cash for tickets
- • Water
