60 days in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan Itinerary

For many, a trip to Khujand happens en route from Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan to the scenic Fann Mountains or Zeravshan Valley.

Explore hidden gems such as Kayrakkum Reservoir and Masjidi Jami Mosque. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification and Fortress Mug Teppe. Go for a jaunt from Khujand to Istaravshan to see Bust of Lenin about 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Bofanda Mosque, stroll around Somoni park, pause for some photo ops at Stella Fallen Heroes in the Fight Against Fascism, and look for gifts at Panjshanbe Bozor.

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In June, daytime highs in Khujand are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can go by car to Dushanbe.

Little more than a small town at the turn of the 20th century, Dushanbe grew rapidly during the Soviet era and now serves as the national capital and home to nearly 800,000 people.

Do some cultural sightseeing at National Museum of Tajikistan and National Museum of Antiquities. Museum-lovers will appreciate NOOR ART GALLERY and Museum Bibikhonum. Get out of town with these interesting Dushanbe side-trips: Hisor (Hisor Fortress & Hisor HIstorical and Cultural Preserve) and Ski Tourism Complex Safed Dara (in Tagob). And it doesn't end there: walk around Rudaki Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St.Nicholas Orthodox Church, get your game on at Kokhi Navruz, and make a trip to Stele with the Emblem of Tajikistan.

To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Dushanbe trip planner.

Getting from Khujand to Dushanbe by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Khujand in June, expect little chillier with lows of 19°C in Dushanbe. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Osh.

Tucked among mountains and boasting some 3,000 years of history, the city of Osh offers plenty to the curious traveler.

Visiting Mountain Sulaiman-Too and Lenin Peak will get you outdoors. Uzgen Archaeological-Architectural Museum Complex and Mausoleum of Asaf ibn Burkhiy will appeal to history buffs. The adventure continues: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Irkeshtam Pass, get engrossed in the history at Museum Sulaiman Too, explore the activities along Abshir Ata Falls, and admire the masterpieces at Osh Regional Museum of Fine Arts of Sadykov.

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Traveling by car from Dushanbe to Osh takes 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Dushanbe to Osh is 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Naryn.

Perched high in the Tian Shan range, Naryn offers scenic views of the mountains and a picturesque gorge cut by the Naryn River.

Get some cultural insight at Koshoy Korgon and Shyrdakbek Korgon. Take a break from the city and head to Song Kol Lake and Eki-Naryn Valley. There's still lots to do: admire the verdant scenery at Tash Rabat, explore the wealth of natural beauty at National Park Salkyn-Tor, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Blue Mosque, and admire all the interesting features of Torugart Pass.

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You can drive from Osh to Naryn in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 23rd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Kochkor.

Kochkor is a village in northern Naryn Region of Kyrgyzstan. Step off the beaten path and head to Horseback Riding Tours and Semenovskoye Canyon. Get outdoors at Kol-Ukok Lake and Dolon Pass. There's more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Orto-Tokoy Water Reservoir.

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Traveling by car from Naryn to Kochkor takes 2 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can go by car to Tokmok.

Tokmok is a city in the Chuy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, east of the country's capital of Bishkek. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at Tokmok Mosque and then identify plant and animal life at Kegety Gorge. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Burana Tower.

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Drive from Kochkor to Tokmok in 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Wed) to allow time for the shuttle ride to Bishkek.

Wandering the grid-like, tree-lined streets of Bishkek, you'll discover the friendly atmosphere, vibrant nightlife, and Soviet-era architecture of the country's political center.

Take a break from the city and head to Alamedin Gorge and Issyk-Ata Gorge. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Ala-Too Square and Boom Gorge. The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, view the masterpieces at Exhibition Hall of Union of Artists, take in breathtaking views at Konorchek Canyons, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Ala-Archa Gorge.

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Traveling by car from Tokmok to Bishkek takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or drive. In June in Bishkek, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to drive to Almaty.

Almaty, the former capital, still stands as the country's largest city.

Get outdoors at Altyn-Emel and Lake Issyk. Get some cultural insight at A. Kasteyev Museum of Fine Arts and Ascension Cathedral. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Almaty: Turgen Waterfalls (in Turgen), Boralday Church (in Boraldai) and Issyk State Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum (in Rakhat). The adventure continues: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Baiken Mosque, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and contemplate the waterfront views at Big Almaty Lake.

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You can drive from Bishkek to Almaty in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. July in Almaty sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C at night. On the 14th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Balkhash.

Known as a center of metallurgy, the industrial city of Balkhash sits on the northern shore of the lake of the same name.

On the 15th (Thu), explore the activities along Lake Balkhash.

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You can drive from Almaty to Balkhash in 9.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. You'll set off for Karaganda on the 16th (Fri).

Lying in the heart of Kazakhstan, Karaganda stands as the capital of its region in a vast landscape of unpopulated steppe.

Appreciate the collections at KarLag / Museum of Political Repression Victims’ Memory of the Dolinka Settlement and Academician E. Buketov's Memorial Museum. Get some cultural insight at Karaganda Regional Museum and Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Karaganda: Temple of the Icon of Our Lady Skoroposlushnitsa (in Shakhtinsk) and Temirtausky City Local Lore and History Museum (in Temirtau). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Ecomuseum, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Bektau-Ata Mountain Area, appreciate the history behind A.S. Pushkin Monument, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Cross Church.

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You can drive from Balkhash to Karaganda in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In July, daytime highs in Karaganda are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Nur-Sultan.

First Akmola, then Tselinograd, and now Astana: the city's latest name means "capital," something Astana became in 1998.

Alzhir, Memorial Museum of Victims of Political Repressions and Totalitarianism and National Museum of Kazakhstan will appeal to museum buffs. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Hazret Sultan Mosque and Municipal Mosque. Next up on the itinerary: observe the fascinating underwater world at Duman Entertainment Centre, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Gashyktar, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and go for a walk through Nurzhol Boulevard.

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Getting from Karaganda to Nur-Sultan by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Karaganda in July, expect a bit warmer with lows of 16°C in Nur-Sultan. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Borovoe.

Borovoe reveals a landscape of rocky hilltops, crystal-clear lakes, forested lakeshores, and rolling steppe.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Kokshetau (Sinyukha) Mountain and then try your luck at CashVille. On the next day, head off the coast to Rock Zhumbaktas.

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Drive from Nur-Sultan to Borovoe in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Nur-Sultan in July, expect nights in Borovoe to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Kostanay.

Kostanay is a city located on the Tobol River in northern Kazakhstan. On the 29th (Thu), walk around Victory Park, then admire the striking features of Kostanay Clock Tower, then contemplate the long history of Maral Ishan Mosque, and finally examine the collection at Kostanay Regional Memorial Museum of Altynsarin. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some photo ops at Monument to the Conquerors of Virgin Land, take in the pleasant sights at Embankment of the 25th Anniversary of Independence, browse the different shops at Shopping-Entertainment Center Mart, then have fun and explore at Toy Museum, then pause for some photo ops at Monument to Ahmet Baitursynov, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Constantine and Helen Cathedral.

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Traveling by car from Borovoe to Kostanay takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and flight; or do a combination of taxi and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.