Khujand
Tajikistan · Viloyati SughdTJ
City in northwestern Tajikistan
Khujand, sometimes spelled Khodjent and formerly known as Leninabad from 1936 to 1991, is the second-largest city of Tajikistan and the capital of its northernmost Sughd province.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 160,458
- Coordinates
- 40.283, 69.622
- Timezone
- Asia/Dushanbe
- Elevation
- 300 m
Overview of Khujand
Set in Viloyati Sughd, Tajikistan, Khujand is a compact city. Around 160,458 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Khujand is strongest on nature, culture and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Khujand
Nature in Khujand
(21)Nature lovers get Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. All of it is drawn from Khujand's recorded activities. That is 21 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Khujand
(18)Looking for culture? Khujand has Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The full list runs to 18 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Khujand.
Sports in Khujand
(13)On the sports side, Khujand offers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. All of it is drawn from Khujand's recorded activities. That is 13 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Khujand
(11)Water Sports in Khujand covers Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Paddle. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Khujand.
Nightlife in Khujand
(10)Our data lists Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events as nightlife options here. In all, 10 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Khujand.
Adventure in Khujand
(9)Our data lists Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Escape Room as adventure options here. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Khujand.
Wellness in Khujand
(6)On the wellness side, Khujand offers Farms, Hammam, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Khujand is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Family in Khujand
(3)Family in Khujand covers Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Khujand.
Shopping in Khujand
(2)Shopping in Khujand covers Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Khujand.
More to do in Khujand
(2)On the other activities side, Khujand offers Fishing and Secret. All of it is drawn from Khujand's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Khujand
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Khujand by regional transport from the nearest hub in Viloyati Sughd; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Dushanbe.
Similar destinations
Places near Khujand that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Khujand known for?
- Khujand, in Viloyati Sughd, Tajikistan, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 160,458 residents.
- What can you do in Khujand?
- Recorded activities in Khujand include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Khujand?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Khujand located?
- Khujand is located in Viloyati Sughd, Tajikistan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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