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Panjakent is a great jumping off point for treks to the Fann mountains and or day trips to the seven lakes or as a stop on the way to Samarkand now that the border is open and very easy to go through. The town itself is a border town, but a visit to the bazaar is fun and good to stock up on trekking supplies. Old Panjakent is worth a visit - it's a pity most of the findings from the site got moved to St. Petersburg or Dushanbe.

Hotel SUGD & Guest House was more than just a hotel for us, It truly felt like home. The hospitality was amazing and made our stay very special. Maqsud and his team gave us the best memories in Panjakent. They were always helpful and made sure we had everything we needed, quickly and in the best way possible. The hotel’s location was great, with easy access to everything we needed. We had such a great time that we didn’t want to leave. We will miss Panjakent because of the wonderful people we met. Hope to visit again soon!

A must see city. Not the new city but to see the ancient old city ruins and listen to the story of the vanished town! Also see the museum and dig into the history of surviving Persian language. Definitely see the great poet Rudaki Mausoleum near Panjakent. You can still hear the eco of his love for life in surrounding majestic mountains.

Panjakent is an awesome city! The people are great and you can really feel the hustle and bustle of every day life. The ancient town outside Panjakent gives you the opportunity to enjoy seeing the town from above and immerse yourself in a gorgeous mountainous atmosphere. You can see the mountain range in the distance with high peaks piercing through the sky. We went there in winter so we could see snow on the mountains. Then you can enjoy the famous Bazaar and a stroll through the city, of course. Food is delicious; the tea houses( chaykhona) and coffee houses (qahvakhona) serve food, too. People are very helpful and kind. English is spoken mostly by younger people; it is good if you speak a bit of Tajik or Russian. It is also a safe city. We felt comfortable at all times there.

The town itself is unremarkable, except for a good bazaar. It's the starting point for the Seven Lakes Trail in the Fann Mountains, which is highly recommended, but there's no need to stay overnight in Panjakent; you can easily do a day trip to and from Samarkand.