Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan.
Hitchhiking out
North towards Ayni, Panjakent and Khujand
From President house take bus 3. Walk a bit further from the last stop. Be ready for attacks of taxi drivers offering their service.
South towards Qurgonteppa and Kulob
Take bus 2 from Circus to Corvon market. Then take bus 28. Walk a bit further from the last stop.
West towards Tursunzoda and Termiz (UZ)
Look for a transport to Zarafshon (Tajik: Зарафшон) district (there is a direct trolleybus from the President House). Walk approximately 2 km from Zarafshon roundabout to another smaller roundabout.
Hitching In
Coming from Qurgonteppa ask your driver to drop you off at Ayni square, which is a hub for public transport. Coming from Ayni ask your driver to drop you off at the President House, then take trolleybus 1 to Ayni square.
Places to Visit
- The central botanic garden has a huge collection of plants and examples of national architecture.