About Dushanbe

Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, is a beautiful city of stark contrasts between the old and the new. Old Soviet-era buildings stand adjacent to new massive state buildings and monuments, and there always seems to be a tension between the demolition of the old and the construction of the new. Even with its massive buildings and endless construction, Dushanbe remains the quaintest of the Central Asian capitals.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Connectivity

Wi-Fi in Dushanbe is a rare thing, but it is becoming more and more prevalent. Still, if you don't have a Tajik SIM card, you probably won't have reliable or fast internet/Wi-Fi while out wandering the streets. Most places of business (restaurants, cafes, banks, etc.) will have public Wi-Fi, but you might have to ask, and it's usually limited to within the building.

How to Get to Dushanbe

Transportation options and arrival information

There is a thrice-weekly flight connecting the cities of Dushanbe andKhujandin the north on Somon Air. In the winter and early spring, when the mountain passes between the cities are closed, this is the only realistic option to get between northern and southern Tajikistan.

Safety in Dushanbe

Moderate Safety (Global Peace Index: 2.031)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

In general, Dushanbe is safe but robberies and street crime do sometimes occur even in broad daylight although this is rare. The police force can sometimes seem a little ineffective. Avoid attracting police attention, as the law enforcement officials are primarily concerned with augmenting their small income. People tend to be private and conservative but with a little effort they can be incredibly welcoming and genuine.

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)