Cheap Flights to Hisor

If you’re in Tajikistan, don’t forget to visit the beautiful city of Hisor. Also known as Gissar or Hissar, this place is surrounded by historic mountains, rivers and other natural sceneries. It’s a tourist hub in this part of the region because of its good location, nice climate, magnificent sceneries and wonderful people. If you fancy traveling to remote regions to sight see but hate to leave the convenient life, Hisor is the perfect destination for you.

Since it’s within kissing distance to Dushanbe, the country’s capital, you can easily get cheap flights to Hisor by landing at Dushanbe International Airport. From the airport, you can travel to Hisor by rental car or take local public transport for a more cost-efficient way to reach the city. Since Hisor is a relatively safe city, budget travelers who want to save on expensive guided tours can explore the city on their own and discover the most treasured spots in Hisor without spending too much.

One of the must-see spots in Hisor is the Hisor Fortress, a structure that is well-loved by the local residents because of its rich history that dates back to the 16th century. This fortress has 2 identical towers in cylinder shape and between them is the archway that is mimicking the shape of an arrow. Inside the fortress is a well-maintained garden and a pool and across from it is a day market where you can find different kinds of local products for consumption and souvenirs.

Other known structures worth visiting in Hisor are the Sangin Mosque, the old Madrasal Kuhna School, the Mausoleum of Makhdumi Azam, the historic old madarash structure, the new madarash, the Chashmai Mokhiyon mosque, the history museum and the registrant. While in Hisor, do not pass the chance to taste some of the local delicacies and naturally brewed teas.

There may not be a lot of hotels in Hisor but tourist can stay at the caravansary, a brick structure that was converted into hotel and serves as a prime guesthouse for local and foreign travelers. Staying at this place can be a good experience especially if you love outdoor and adventure. Also, you can travel out of the city and go to Dushanbe where a number of decent hotels are located.