Timeline
13:00
Start with a coffee at CoffeeMoose. It is a quaint café near the Kanatnaya Doroga station, serving breakfast foods and various coffees in a nice atmosphere. This is a good spot to rest before the walk.
13:25
Walk to the Kanatnaya Doroga aerial tramway. Ride it across the Syr Darya River to Kamoli Khujandi Park. The tramway runs between the station near the Sugdiyon Hotel and the park on the opposite bank.
13:50
Kamoli Khujandi Park and Museum
Explore Kamoli Khujandi Park and Museum. Visit the mausoleum-like building holding earth from the poet’s grave, see the springs, and view the reconstructed house exhibit of Kamol Khujandi. The park features three music stages with beautiful wooden carvings.
14:30
Head back across the river to Somoni Park. Climb the hill to see the monument to Ismail Somoni. The park is surrounded by fountains, though be aware they are periodically drained.
14:55
End your walk at Khujand Central Public Beach. It is located on the riverbank near Somoni Park, offering a place to sit and watch the water flow.
Local tip
The tramway provides a quick and scenic link between the two main parks. If you prefer to walk, allow extra time as the parks are on opposite banks of the river.
Check before you go
- CoffeeMoose is open Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00 and Su 10:00-23:00.
- The fountains in Somoni Park are periodically drained, so they may not be flowing.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Khujand (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).