Tajikistan · Religious & Spiritual

CHILDUKHTARON miraculous mountain, One-day tour

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dushanbe. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the legendary Childukhtaron, the Valley of the Forty Girls
  • 02 Explore the Mausoleum of Mir Sayid Ali Hamadoni in Kulob
  • 03 See dramatic rocky mountain silhouettes tied to local legend
  • 04 Enjoy a full-day cultural and spiritual journey from Dushanbe
  • 05 Stop at museum sites within the memorial complex in Kulob
  • 06 Travel through southern Tajikistan to Muminabad district

Discover Childukhtaron, the legendary Valley of the Forty Girls, on a full-day journey from Dushanbe into southern Tajikistan. This tour combines striking mountain scenery with cultural and spiritual heritage, including a visit to the Mausoleum of Mir Sayid Ali Hamadoni in Kulob and time to explore the story-filled landscape of Childukhtaron.

According to local legend, the dramatic rock formations were once forty girls who turned to stone to protect their honor. Another tale links the site to a fierce battle in defense of the land. Especially beautiful in spring, this remarkable valley offers a memorable glimpse into Tajikistan’s history, beliefs, and natural beauty.

According to local legend, the dramatic rock formations were once forty girls who turned to stone to protect their honor.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Dushanbe, Kulob
Languages English, Persian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Beginning of the tour: receiving of tourists from the hotel, Dushanbe - Driving in direction of Muminabad district (southern region)- Visiting objects: Mausoleum of Mir Sayid Ali Hamadoni Right in the center of Kulob in the park zone with centuries-old plane trees stands the memorial complex of Mir Sayid Ali Khamadoni - the poet, philosopher and thinker of the 14th century. His son Muhammad, numerous relatives as well as Shaikh Shokhi Tolikoni from Afghan city Tolukan, the former inspector of the mausoleum and the mosque are also buried there. The complex includes the historical museum of local lore 2700 anniversary of Kulob, the museum of literary heritage written Mirsaid Ali Hamadoni and house museum of national poet Saidali Valizoda. Every year the museum is visited by over 20 million visitors both local and foreign guests.- Lunch and departure to Muminabad district Mu'minobod District or Nohiya-i Mu'minobod (Tajik: Ноҳияи Мӯъминобод) is a district in Khatlon province, Tajikistan. Its capital is Mu'minobod, in Soviet times, from 1973 − 1997, known as LeningradskiyVisiting objects: mountain rock Childuhtaron CHILDUHTARON is an ancient place, a valley in the South of Tajikistan, big rocky mountain silhouettes in the form of forty girls; these girls, according to legend, sacrificed themselves for the sake of honor and dignity, to cheat the enemy.- Return to Dushanbe

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dushanbe. 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees

What's Not Included

– personal costs, alcohol drinks, food etc.

Know before you go

  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Dushanbe.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Dushanbe.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Dushanbe..

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