Author : Sophie Ibbotson
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN 13 : 1841624551
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (416 download)
Book Synopsis Tajikistan by : Sophie Ibbotson
Download or read book Tajikistan written by Sophie Ibbotson and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2013 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tajikistan is Central Asia's smallest and least understood country. Epic mountain landscapes, glacial lakes and the mighty Oxus River encircle ancient Buddhist sites, Silk Road trading posts, medieval shrines and planned Soviet cities. The guide includes tried and tested trekking routes in the Fann, Zerafshan and Pamir mountain ranges for various levels of experience. Comprehensive bird-watching and wildlife sections are provided by BBC journalist Ben Tavener. Rich historical detail and entertaining anecdotes are drawn from the historical archives of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs and with first-hand descriptions of everything from Soghdian ruins to playing the traditional sport of buz kashi or 'dead goat polo', Tajikistan's authors bring the country alive.