History of The City

The city is located in the central western part of the republic, in the center of Hissar Valley, the greenest and the most densely populated part of the country. The city is surrounded by mountains: from the north by

The Hissar Ridge, from the south - the Gazimalik Mountains, from the southwest - the Babatag Mountains. It has been proven that people inhabited Hissar Valley 40 thousand years ago.

The sacred book of Zoroastrians «Avesta» mentioned this area as «Shumon». For the first time the word «Hissar» («hissor») as a name of a settlement, city or an administrative unit was mentioned in the 11th century. Then this word designated a site of ancient settlement with state armies, crafts, and a market. Way back then the city was the center of the most independent part of Samanid state. In the late 19th and the early 20th centuries the architectural complex of the city consisted of two madrasahs, over a dozen mosques, four city gates, and a central market. The construction the modern Hissar in the form of kishlak began in the beginning of the twentieth century.

How to reach

By Train: Hissar is a major rail junction.

By Road: The city is a major road junction. Metered rickshaws, taxis, and buses are available for local transport.

Hotels in Hissar

Spa hotel Hissar
Hotel Welcomheritage Sheikhpura Kothi