Charshanbe Homestay

Top choice in Tajikistan


With a fantastic view, warm hospitality, great food and classic Pamiri interiors, this homestay is one of the best in the Wakhan Valley. It's most distinguishing feature is the beautiful new, wooden-panelled bathroom complete with ceramic tub which wouldn't look out of place in a five-star hotel in Dushanbe.

Located about halfway between the main road and the entrance to Yamchun Fort, the homestay does not have a sign but the evident care taken with the garden, homestead and outbuildings help mark it out from other houses in the vicinity.


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