Is Tajikistan safe for tourists?
Tajikistan is a safe country, though some factional fighting spilling over from nearby Afghanistan (as well as local warlordism) still occurs in Tajikistan. Visitors should keep abreast of the security situation and not take any unnecessary risks.
Is Dushanbe worth visiting?
Like most capital cities in Central Asia, Dushanbe isn’t anything worth writing home about. Some places worth visiting are the Tajikistan National Museum, Dushanbe Bazaar and the Dushanbe Flagpole (second tallest free-standing flagpole in the world, at a height of 165 metres).
Is it safe to travel in Turkmenistan?
Is there any crime in Turkmenistan? Official statements claim there is no crime in Turkmenistan, yet no country is completely crime-free. Turkmenistan is a safe place to travel so long as you follow the law. There are low incidents of violent crime, and pickpocketing, mugging and theft is rare.
Are Tajiks friendly?
The good news is, yes it is. With a low crime rate, a growing range of home-stay accommodation, a friendly population, and a slightly less daunting government than some neighboring countries, Tajikistan is keen to push forward and to welcome travelers.
Can you drink alcohol in Tajikistan?
When measuring alcohol consumption just amongst those people who actually drink the stuff, an entirely new set of countries climb to the top: Chad, the UAE, The Gambia, Tajikistan and Mali. All five are predominantly Islamic states, and the majority of their populations never drink alcohol.
Is it cheaper to live in Tajikistan?
Cost of living in Tajikistan is, on average, 64.18% lower than in United States. Rent in Tajikistan is, on average, 79.54% lower than in United States.
What’s the crime rate in Dushanbe, Tajikistan?
The official level of criminal activity in Dushanbe is rated ‘moderate to high’ – yet the emptiness of the streets and badly lit roads running off of the main road that runs through the city – Rudaki – add to the ‘feel’ of unease at night. Official street crime figures are hard to come by.
Is it safe to drive from Dushanbe to GBAO?
It is possible to drive from Dushanbe to the north and Tajikistan’s second city, Khujand, via a tunnel, but this road is particularly dangerous in winter due to icy conditions and drivers can be trapped for a long time if caught in an avalanche because of the remoteness. The roads to GBAO are often closed in the winter.
Is it safe to drive from Dushanbe to Khujand?
Many interior roads are only open in the summer months. It is possible to drive from Dushanbe to the north and Tajikistan’s second city, Khujand, via a tunnel, but this road is particularly dangerous in winter due to icy conditions and drivers can be trapped for a long time if caught in an avalanche because of the remoteness.
Is it safe to travel to Gorno Badakhshan?
The government of Tajikistan sometimes suspends issuing permits for travel to the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) by foreign nationals who enter Tajikistan on a tourist visa. This can happen at short notice, depending on the security situation in the area.