Timeline
16:19
Grab a quick bite at Saray. This Turkish restaurant is the closest option to the anchor, just a seven-minute walk away. It opens at 10:00, so you will have plenty of time to eat before heading up.
16:39
Walk to Stella Khujand. Located in the middle of the roundabout, this observation tower modeled after the Tajik crown is your reference point. The seating area inside offers a brief rest before the climb.
17:19
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW. From the top of Stella Khujand, you will see the light fade over the western horizon. This is the key moment of the experience.
17:49
End the night at Шаҳди Хуҷанд. This café is located near Victory Park. While the park itself is a 21-minute walk from the anchor, this café is only four minutes from there. It is a popular spot for locals in the evenings and stays open until 21:00.
Local tip
The walk from Stella Khujand to Victory Park is about 21 minutes. If you prefer a shorter walk to the café, ask for directions from the roundabout to the specific location of Шаҳди Хуҷанд near the park entrance.
Check before you go
- Saray is open from 10:00 to 23:00.
- Шаҳди Хуҷанд is open from 10:00 to 21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Khujand (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).