Tajikistan

by Ibbotson, Sophie; Lovell-Hoare, Max

• ISBN13: 9781841624556
• ISBN10: 1841624551
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-08-20
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

Epic mountain landscapes, glacial lakes and the mighty Oxus River encircle ancient Buddhist sites, Silk Road trading posts, medieval shrines and planned Soviet cities alike. The guide includes tried and tested trekking routes in the Frann, Zerafshan and Pamir mountain ranges and comprehensive bird-watching and wildlife sections. Rich historical detail, entertaining anecdotes along with first-hand descriptions of everything from Soghdian ruins to playing the traditional sport of buz kashi or 'dead goat polo', bring the country alive.

Author Biography

Sophie Ibbotson and Max Lovell-Hoare have lived and worked in Central Asia since 2008. During this period they have become deeply involved in the region’s tourism industry, devising national tourism strategies, advising USAid and OSCE on tourism development, promoting the destination through the BBC and print media and working with local companies to improve their offerings to tourists.

Table of Contents

Part One: General Information Chapter 1: Background information Chapter 2: Practical information   Part Two: The Guide Chapter 3: Dushanbe and environs Chapter 4: West Karotegin Chapter 5: East Karotegin Chapter 6: Fann and Zarafshon Mountains Chapter 7: Khujand and northern Sughd Chapter 8: Khatlon Province Chapter 9: West-central Gorno-Badakhshan Chapter 10: Murghab   Appendix 1: Language Appendix 2: Glossary Appendix 3: Further Information Index