CHILDUHTARON is an ancient place, a valley in the South of Tajikistan, big rocky mountain silhouettes in the form of forty girls.
Childukhtaron is translated as the valley of the Forty Girls, which is associated with an interesting legend. According to this legend, 40 stone blocks towering over the valley were once beautiful and charming girls.
When enemies came to the valley and decided to make them their concubines, the inhabitants of the mountains prayed and asked Allah to turn themselves into silent stones.
Among the locals there is also another legend, according to which the rocks grew on this place after a fierce battle with Genghis Khan. Defending their land, 40 young horsewomen blocked the path of Genghis Khan himself. But the forces were unequal and the riders died in battle.
Once in Tajikistan, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Forty Girls Valley, which is especially picturesque and attractive in the spring season.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Parking fees
✖ – personal costs, alcohol drinks, food etc.
Pickup Locations
1. Lotte Palace Dushanbe
2. Hyatt Regency Dushanbe
3. Hotel Twins
4. Hotel Vatan
5. Apart Hotel Suzani
6. Dushanbe Serena Hotel
7. Hotel Tajikistan
8. Hilton Dushanbe
9. Gostinitsa Shumon
10. Hotel Tajikmatlubot
11. Platinum
12. VEFA Apart Hotel
13. Hotel Mercury
14. SAFIR Hotel
15. Saturn
16. Taj Palace Hotel
17. Atlas Hotel
18. Asia Grand Hotel
19. Zara Hotel
Additional Info: This tour is private tour but for 2 and more people
Itinerary
1
Dushanbe
Beginning of the tour: receiving of tourists from the hotel, Dushanbe
- Driving in direction to Muminabad district (southern region), it is about 240 km
Duration: 3 hours
2
Mausoleum of Mir Said Ali Khamadoni
Mausoleum of Mir Sayid Ali Hamadoni located in the center of Kulob, in the park zone with centuries-old plane trees stands the memorial complex of Mir Sayid Ali Khamadoni - the poet, philosopher and thinker of the 14th century. His son Muhammad, numerous relatives as well as Shaikh Shokhi Tolikoni from Afghan city Tolukan, the former inspector of the mausoleum and the mosque are also buried there. The complex includes the historical museum of local lore 2700 anniversary of Kulob, the museum of literary heritage written Mirsaid Ali Hamadoni and house museum of national poet Saidali Valizoda. Every year the museum is visited by over 20 million visitors both local and foreign guests.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Muminabad
Mu'minobod District or Nohiya-i Mu'minobod (Tajik: Ноҳияи Мӯъминобод) is a district in Khatlon province, Tajikistan. Its capital is Mu'minobod, in Soviet times, from 1973 − 1997, known as Leningradskiy
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Childukhtaron Valley
CHILDUHTARON is an ancient place, a valley in the South of Tajikistan, big rocky mountain silhouettes in the form of forty girls; these girls, according to legend, sacrificed themselves for the sake of honor and dignity, to cheat the enemy.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Dushanbe
Return to Dushanbe, way back
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
