Pamir Highway Tour 8 Days

Day 1  – Dushanbe – Kalaikhumb 360km 7/8hours altitude 1245 mh

We set off east towards the Pamirs and Kalaikhumb, driving through beautiful scenery and interesting village’s en route. This area is a little more conservative, and we see many men with beards, and women wearing traditional dress. We will cross the Shurabad Pass (2200m high) On the road we will visit to the ancient fortress Hulbuk dated by VIII century recently restored under the decree of the president. The local guide will talk interesting stories about the life in the fortress, shows outlines of the bases of rooms, halls and harems of the local governor’s palace. Arrive to Kalaikhumb in the early evening.

Overnight in Guest House     Meals included: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2 – Kalaikhumb to Emts Bartang valley 210km 7/8hours

From Kalaikhumb we leave for Geisev through Bartang valley with some 30 km of terrain ahead of us, and again the promise of some spectacular scenery along the way. Arrival in Emtz village in Bartang valley we will stay in family home stay. We can explore this isolated area, how they are keeping farming and theirs Pamir culture.

Overnight at the Home Stay     Meals included:(1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch,1 Dinner)

 Day 3 – Trekking day to Gizev valley drive to Khorog  (120 km 3/4hours)

After having the local Pamiri breakfast we will drive 12kms up to Bartang valley,

We will cross the river small bridge, and our trek begins on the river Bartang just beyond Bhagoo village. The hike is mostly gently uphill, for about 8km to the upper of three lakes. The first houses in Geisev are reached after about 5km. The abundant vegetation, the gnarled trees, the lakes and the ever-changing river – sometimes frothing with energy, sometimes limpid and blue – create a very special peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a short break without too much physical effort. This rout passing lakes, and the rivers traversing some of the most magnificent scenery in the Pamirs. We will again cross the river and drive to Khorog for overnight.

We have reached the capital of Gorno-Badakshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO).The route passes through amazing twists and turns. The snow-capped mountains, crisscrossed by wild rivers and lakes. Arrive to Khorog , the capital of the Gorno-Badakshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO).

Overnight at the hotel Lal in or similar. Single room available.  Meals: (1 Breakfast, 1 Picnic, 1 Dinner)

Day 4 – Khorog to Ishkashim, Wakhan valley (130 km 5/6 hours)

About 50kms along the road to our next stop, Ishkashim, we will stop at Garmchasma hot springs for an (optional) dip in the waters. From here, we enter the Tajik half of the Wakhan Valley (shared with Afghanistan) and pass regional gem mines mentioned by Marco Polo. The most famous mine is Koh-i-Lal ruby mine which is visible from the road. Ishkashim itself may be the regional centre, but it is essentially still a large village and we stay in a traditional style guesthouse here.

Overnight in Guest House.   Meals included: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 5 –Ishkashim – Langar (128 km 4/5 hours, altitude 2765mh)

Driving along the Wakhan valley and visit detour to the nearby village of Namadguti to visit the Khahkha Fortress. This impressive structure rises from a naturally formed platform of rock and dates back to the Kushan era of the 3rd Century. There are a number of these ancient fortresses in the area, and we also visit Yamchun fort, perhaps the most impressive of them. We take a break at the Bibi Fatima hot springs, named for the Prophet Mohammed’s sister and where local women believe they can increase their fertility. Continuing on we then stop at the 4th Century Buddhist stupas at Vrang, reminders of the ancient pilgrim caravans that passed through the region.

Overnight in Guest House.    Meals included: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Wakhan Valley

The Wakhan Valley (also pronounced Vakhan) is a majestic alpine valley in the Badakhshan region of Afghanistan and Tajikistan (the “Wakhan Corridor” refers to the part of the valley in Afghanistan). It is located in the Pamir Mountains in Central Asia. Its upper reaches consist of two wide, hilly plains surrounded by alpine peaks, beginning near the Chinese border in one of the most remote regions of the world. Further down, where the Pamir and Wakhan rivers join to form the Pyanj River, the valley narrows, finally becoming a severe canyon with roaring river rapids at its end in Ishkashem. Its muddy rivers are fed by water from huge glaciers on some of the highest mountains on the planet, fantastic views of which are visible throughout the area.

Day 6 – Ishkashim back to Khorog through Pamir Highway (365 km 6/7hours altitude 2882mh)

We drive up back to to Khorog via the Kargushi Pass (4344 meters). On this journey we leave behind the lush valleys of the Wakhan Valley and enter a landscape that is rocky, mostly barren but nevertheless dramatic. This is the famouse Pamir Highway we have anticipated, with the route between Khorog and Osh completed in 1931 across a Tibetan-plateau style high altitude terrain.

Overnight in Hotel Lal Inn. Meals included: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 7 – Khorog to Kalaikhumb (260 km 6/7hours)

Today we set off in Kalaikhumb, driving back through beautiful scenery, The road joins the river Piano, which in turn forms the border with Afghanistan. The contrast across the river valley is telling, Tajikistan is undoubtedly a poor country, but in general the roads are sealed and buildings are connected with electricity. The situation barely 100m away is even starker, and it is as if the river represents not just a physical divide, but also a step back in time.

Overnight in Guest House.   Meals included: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 8 – Kalaikhumb to Dushanbe (320 km 7/8hours)

Today we set up to Dushanbe, driving through beautiful scenery and interesting villages en route.This area is a little more conservative, and we see many men with beards, and women wearing traditional dress.

Accommodation: Own arrangements     Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

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Level of difficulty: This tour is suitable for both children and adults.

Conditions: If you have some specific sicknesses you need to bring own first aid kit with necessary medicaments

Inclusions:

• All accommodation on single basis (Hotels 2, Guest House 4, Home Stay 1)
• Meals as listed: 7 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 7 Dinners.
• Entrance fees for sites listed as part of the itinerary
• All transfers according the program (price includes driver’s per diem, road and parking fees, all necessary permissions fuel and taxes;) Experienced and basic English speaking drivers, type of car: (A/C Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol)
• Mineral water (1/2L per day per person)
• Ticket for Tajik National park and permission

Excluded:

• International flights
• Supplement for single rooms per person USD 75
• English speaking local guide for whole tour USD 410
• Any airport taxes
• Travel Insurance
• GBAO permit
• Drinks
• Tips and gratuities
• Any personal expenses
• Any services not included in the above itinerary

Prices for package tour all inclusive in USD

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You can hire experienced driver for this tour

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4 per person in USD 486