Download or read book Dushanbe Tajikistan Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-22 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dushanbe can be very interesting. There's not a ton of tourist attractions, but there is much to explore, and you'll easily stay busy if you're willing to see more than just the few museums and statues. The streets are lined with old and tall trees and benches, so in the evenings a stroll along Rudaki is quite pleasant. Rudaki Park also features numerous fountains lit by coloured lights, and the Botanical Gardens (behind the Chinese Embassy, somewhat north along Rudaki) is the best place to escape the dust and noise of the traffic for peace and quiet. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Tajikistan Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-09 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whilst Tajikistan may not appear on most people's priority destinations, its mountains are some of the most beautiful in the world and the terrain is wild and remote in many parts. The main attraction for tourists is the road trip on the 'Pamir Highway' (M41), journeying from the capital, Dushanbe, eastwards into the Pamir mountains and onwards to the north-eastern border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Tajikistan is a stunning place, and there is plenty to do, from the Silk Road mystique of places like Khujand and Istaravshan, to the stunning, untouched mountain scenery of the Pamirs and their accompanying allure of unclimbed peaks and virgin trekking routes. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Tajikistan written by Sophie Ibbotson and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Afghanistan Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-09 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afghanistan is a landlocked and mountainous country in the heart of Asia. This is a land full of mystical attractions, telling tales of ancient times and offering beautiful Islamic architecture, medieval city quarters and unexpectedly stunning nature. Several sites are listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Most famous of course, were the ancient Buddhist sculptures of Bamiyan. The Band-e Amir National Park, with its six interlinked lakes, is perhaps the finest natural attraction. Excellent mosques are to be found all around, with particularly grand examples in Mazar-i-Sharif and in the rapidly developing Herat. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Tajikistan written by Sophie Ibbotson and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2017-12-04 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new, thoroughly updated second edition of the most practical guide to Central Asia's smallest and least understood country brings to life the 'Roof of the World': Tajikistan. Enhanced trekking details and maps are included, along with more detailed practical information than any other guidebook. Travelling to and entering Tajikistan is easier than ever before with improved transport infrastructure and a new airport terminal in the capital, Dushanbe. Accommodation options in the capital have also improved with new high-end hotels now open for business. This new edition includes details of all such changes and improvements. With this guide you can explore the Tajik side of the Wakhan Corridor, complete with fortresses, petroglyphs, and stunning views of the Pamirs and Hindu Kush. Also covered are the Fann Mountains, easily the most accessible - and one of the most beautiful - mountain ranges in Tajikistan, the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sarazm and the Tajik National Park, the hot springs of Garm Chashma, and the Tajikistan section (which forms the majority) of the Pamir Highway, arguably the most spectacular drive in the world. Epic mountain landscapes, glacial lakes, and the mighty Amu Darya - the Oxus River of antiquity - encircle ancient Buddhist sites, Silk Road trading posts, medieval shrines, and planned Soviet cities alike. The modern population continues to draw upon its diverse heritage from Persia, China, Afghanistan and Russia, creating a complex and intriguing culture waiting to be discovered. With first-hand descriptions of everything from Sogdian ruins to playing the traditional sport of buz kashi, trekking on the Murghab Plateau and eating shashlik in garden tea houses, Tajikistan's expert authors bring the country alive in Bradt's new and fully updated edition.
Download or read book Kazakhstan Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-09 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country and, as the world's ninth biggest country by area. Its lack of significant historical sites and endless, featureless steppe repel as many visitors as are captivated by the emptiness and mystery of this goliath state. Baikonur is the famous cosmodrome site for the launch of the first manned orbital flight by Yuri Gagarin. Because of its cold and windy weather, visiting saunas with friends is very popular in Kazakhstan. Saunas are an excellent place to discuss business issues or just socialize with friends. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Kyrgyzstan Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-09 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions. It has the most liberal tourist visa policy in Central Asia and one of the more progressive post-Soviet governments in the region. It is called the Switzerland of Central Asia. There are many great hiking opportunities in Kyrgyzstan, ranging from easy walks to proper mountain climbing. The most popular destinations are Ala Kul near Karakol. The classic way to see Kyrgyzstan is on the saddle of a horse, as the Kyrgyz are famous horsemen dating back to the days of Genghis Khan. There are several tourist agencies that arrange horse trekking. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Mongolia Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-09 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mongolia is a landlocked country located between China and Russia. It is a vast emptiness that links land and sky, and is one of the last few places on the planet where nomadic life is still a living tradition. There is little architecture in Mongolia, but Amarbaysgalant monastery, Selenge province, in the middle of nowhere, is worth seeing. Erdenet's open copper mine, the biggest copper mine in Asia, is in Orhon province. Today the Choijin Lama Monastery and the Bogd Khan Winter Palace are preserved as museums for the art of the Lamas and the toys of the former king. The most memorable part of any trip to Mongolia, regardless of what drew you here, will certainly be the people. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Tashkent Uzbekistan Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is an ancient city on the Great Silk Road from China to Europe. Little remains of the ancient city after the 1966 earthquake and earlier modernisation work following the 1917 revolution. Tashkent remains a Soviet-era city that has little remaining from its ancient Central Asian past. The city has a mixture of modern new office buildings, hotels, parks, and crumbling Soviet-style apartment blocks. The streets are generally clean and there are not too many potholes in the city centre. To the visitor, the new city looks very impressive. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-22 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bishkek is the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic and sits in the Tien Shan mountain range in the Chui Valley. It is a relatively new city and has limited historical sites, but it makes a great place to start your trips to the mountains and alpine lakes of the Tien Shans. Bishkek is, however, an interesting example of a czarist planned city; laid on a grid with wide boulevards flanked by irrigation canals and large trees, buildings with marble facades, and Soviet apartment complexes. Many young travelers find Bishkek's nightlife a delight and the people are friendly and very hospitable. Bishkek is a city of many young people that hang out in Clubs and small cafes. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Kabul Afghanistan Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-22 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a few years, Kabul has been going through a period of reconstruction and development, with some modern style tower blocks and a handful of glitzy shopping malls appearing over the last few years. Most of the major roads have been paved and improved, government building have been extensively renovated, new hotels and shopping malls have opened, the zoo and many museums have reopened, and utilities have been extensively reconstructed. Kabul is a very historic city of the region that was built almost 4000 years ago. People here are famous in hospitality. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Dushanbe a Guide written by M. Davidzon and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Karakol Kyrgyzstan Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-22 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karakol is at the far end of the Issyk Kul, nestled in the Tian Shan mountains, and is the capital of the Issyk Kul Oblast (region). One of the most visited destinations in Kyrgyztan, it functions as a base for year-round trekking, mountaineering, skiing, and spa opportunities. It is a city of traditional Russian houses, and contains one of the few Slavic populations remaining in Central Asia. There are a number of tour companies, hostels and cafes, but most of the action is outside of town. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Bukhara Uzbekistan Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bukhara In Uzbekistan was historically one of the great trading cities along the Silk Road. The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Sanskrit the word Bukhara means "abbey". Bukhara, "The city of museums", contains more than 140 architectural monuments of the Middle Ages. Such buildings as Poi - Kalan, Kosh Madras, mausoleum of Ismail Samoni, minaret of Kalyan and others were built 2,300 years ago, and today are popular with tourists. The famous poets Narshahi, Rudaki Dakiki and others have played an important role in the development of Bukhara. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book A History of the Tajiks written by Richard Foltz and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive and up to date history, from prehistoric proto-Indo-Iranian times to the post-Soviet period, Richard Foltz traces the complex linguistic, cultural and political history of the Tajiks, a Persian-speaking Iranian ethnic group from the modern-day Central Asian states of Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan. In eight chapters, the author explores the revitalisation of Persian culture under the Samanid Empire in the Tajik heartlands of historical Khorasan and Transoxiana; analyses the evolution of the politics of Tajik identity; and traces the history of the ethnic Tajik diaspora today.
Download or read book The History of the Tajik Civil War 1992 1997 written by Parviz Mullojonov and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-12-16 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of the Tajik Civil War, 1992–1997 presents a historical and analytical survey of the Tajik civil war—one of the bloodiest and most violent conflicts that took place in the post-Soviet space after the collapse of the USSR. The conflict continued for five years as a political and military confrontation between pro-government, pro-Communist forces, and United Tajik Opposition (an alliance between Tajik democrats and Islamists). This book is an analytical reconstruction of the course of political, economic, and military events covering the entire period of the civil war starting from Perestroika to the beginning of 2000s. It explores a set of conceptual aspects such as conflict generating factors, causes, conflict dynamics, peacebuilding, and conflict transformation.
Download or read book Afghanistan s Islam written by Nile Green and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides the first ever overview of the history and development of Islam in Afghanistan. It covers every era from the conversion of Afghanistan through the medieval and early modern periods to the present day. Based on primary sources in Arabic, Persian, Pashto, Urdu and Uzbek, its depth and scope of coverage is unrivalled by any existing publication on Afghanistan. As well as state-sponsored religion, the chapters cover such issues as the rise of Sufism, Sharia, women's religiosity, transnational Islamism and the Taliban. Islam has been one of the most influential social and political forces in Afghan history. Providing idioms and organizations for both anti-state and anti-foreign mobilization, Islam has proven to be a vital socio-political resource in modern Afghanistan. Even as it has been deployed as the national cement of a multi-ethnic 'Emirate' and then 'Islamic Republic,' Islam has been no less a destabilizing force in dividing Afghan society. Yet despite the universal scholarly recognition of the centrality of Islam to Afghan history, its developmental trajectories have received relatively little sustained attention outside monographs and essays devoted to particular moments or movements. To help develop a more comprehensive, comparative and developmental picture of Afghanistan's Islam from the eighth century to the present, this edited volume brings together specialists on different periods, regions and languages. Each chapter forms a case study 'snapshot' of the Islamic beliefs, practices, institutions and authorities of a particular time and place in Afghanistan"--Provided by publishe
