Farkhor
Tajikistan · Viloyati KhatlonTJ
Place in Khatlon Region, Tajikistan
Farkhor, also called Parkhar, is a city in southwestern Tajikistan, located on the border with Afghanistan. It is the capital of Farkhor District in Khatlon Region. The population of the town is 25,300. The Farkhor Air Base is about 4 km south-west of Farkhor. The record high temperature of 44.4 °C (111.9 °F) was recorded on July 8, 2021. The previously mentioned temperature was surpassed by a new record temperature of 45.1 °C (113.2 °F) was recorded on July, 2025.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 27,700
- Coordinates
- 37.492, 69.404
- Timezone
- Asia/Dushanbe
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Farkhor
Travellers heading to Viloyati Khatlon, Tajikistan will find Farkhor, a low-key town. Its resident count stands at approximately 27,700. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: nightlife, adventure and culture. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Farkhor
Nightlife in Farkhor
(2)Looking for nightlife? Farkhor has Clubs and Disco. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Farkhor's own activity tags.
Adventure in Farkhor
(1)Adventure in Farkhor covers Shooting Ranges. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Farkhor's own activity tags.
Culture in Farkhor
(1)Looking for culture? Farkhor has Cemeteries. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Farkhor.
Nature in Farkhor
(1)The nature shortlist for Farkhor: Volcanoes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Farkhor. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Farkhor
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. It is a direct read of Farkhor's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Farkhor
Museums, food and nightlife keep Farkhor viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Viloyati Khatlon plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Dushanbe on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Farkhor that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farkhor known for?
- Travellers associate Farkhor with nightlife, adventure and culture. It sits in Viloyati Khatlon, Tajikistan and counts about 27,700 residents.
- What can you do in Farkhor?
- Farkhor is tagged with Clubs, Disco, Shooting Ranges, Cemeteries and Volcanoes, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Farkhor?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Farkhor viable all year.
- Where is Farkhor located?
- Farkhor belongs to Viloyati Khatlon, Tajikistan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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