"The M41, known informally and more commonly as the Pamir Highway is a road traversing the Pamir Mountains through Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan with a length of over 1200 km. It is the only continuous route through the difficult terrain of the mountains and is the main supply route to Tajikistan's Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region. The route has been in use for millennia, as there are a limited number of viable routes through the high Pamir Mountains. The road formed one link of the ancient Silk Road trade route. M41 is the Soviet road number, but it only remains as an official designation in post-Soviet Uzbekistan, as confirmed by official decree. Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have passed decrees abolishing Soviet numbering of highways and assigning their own national numbering."

Why Travel the Pamir Highway?
The Pamir Highway is not just a road—it is a journey through time and culture. Known as the Roof of the World, this high-altitude route passes through the remote and awe-inspiring Pamir Mountains, where every twist and turn reveals dramatic peaks, vibrant valleys, and rich cultural encounters. For many, it offers a glimpse into the life of nomadic herders, the traditions of Pamiri people, and the unique blend of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan’s cultures.

Day 1. Our guide and driver will meet you at airport of Dushanbe and take you to the hotel for few our rest. Afternoon if you are not tired we can go out for sightseeing of Dushanbe. Because there are some interesting sites, you can visit. For example, the Rudaki Park, Victory park amd Museums. For dinner, we go out and breakfast in the hotel.

Day 2. Dushanbe – Kalai Kum: today we drive 370 km – 8 hrs. drive. On the way, we have many interesting sides to see. After 55km, we stop on the Norak pass to see the Norak water dam. This is one of the 30 biggest hydropower in the world and the10th biggest in CIS with the power of 3000 microwatt. Later in the Vose district, we stop to see the Khoja Mumin salt mountain named after a local hero who rose against the Emir of Bukhara in the 19th century. It has been estimated that is contains 50-60 million tons of salt. Then we come to the ancient city of Hulbuk is being built from ninth to 11th centuries under the Samanid dynasty. During soviet time, many archaeologists did excavations on the site, and found many exhibits, which are in the Museum of National antiquities in Dushanbe. 20km from Vose is the large town of Kulob. In this town, there is the mausoleum of Khoja Mir Sayid Hamadomi, a poet and scholar of the 14th century. He was born in Hamadan, in Iran; he is famous for having spread the word of Islam in Kashmir. He died in Afghanistan and has taken to bury here. Here we have lunch in a local Chaihana.

After having lunch we continue our journey up to Shurabat pass there is a checkpoint, where we should show our passports and GBAO permits. Going down we see the famous Panj (Oxus) River where starts Afghan border with Tajikistan alone the river. The view is fantastic we stop to take pictures of Afghan villages from other side of the river. Afternoon about four o’clock we arrive Kalai Kum. – Kalai-kum is the first district of Pamir from Dushanbe (the administrative center is Darvaz where we stay for a night). Here we have homestay. Dinner and breakfast in the homestay.

Day 3. Kalai-kum – Hijez:(a small beautiful village in Bartang valley) – 390 km – 9 hrs. / drive

Morning after breakfast we drive from Kalaikum to Hijez Excellent views on the way. We will stop for photos shooting. Breathtaking landscape along the Panj River (the famous Oxus River). Across the river lies Afghanistan. We will drive along the river, having pic-nic in the pristine nature. Along the Panj river. After crossing Vanj valley, we will enter into the Pamir region and meet the “Pamiri” population. On the way, you will see many different villages. Views of the valley are amazing. The village where we stay overnight is very nice, by the Bartang River, here people are very kind for foreign visitor. Overnight in local’s house, 2900m, Traditional Pamir House Gulmurod (BLD).

 Day 4. Hijez - Khorog 130 km – 4 hrs. / drive.

Morning after breakfast from Hijez drive to Khorog and we arrive to Khorog linch time, there are some good local restaurants here we visit one of them. After lunch, we leave our car and walk for sightseeing. Khorog is the capital of the Gorno-Badakshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) with about 35000 population. People who live here is Pamiri also called Shugni. They are Ismaili Muslim. Here we visit the Ismaili Center, Bazaar and Park. For dinner we go out, breakfast in hotel.

 Day 5. Khorog – Langar (Wakhan corridor ) 270 km – 7 hrs. \ drive.

Today we start early morning because there are many things to see on the way, there are many hot springs and historical sites but we visit the bests of them. They are the Yamchun hot spring and Yamchun fort that belongs to the Kushans empire, Yamg Pamiri house Museum of Muboraki Vakhoni, and some shrines on the way. Here we have choice; if you want, we can stay in a traditional Pamiri house or in a guesthouse. After that, we reach the mouth of the Wakhan River valley. This is where the 19th century Great Game ended, between the Russian and British empires. From here, the road continues up along the north side of the river. There are amazing views of the Pamirs to the left and the Hindu Kush to the right. We will stop along the way for a scenic picnic (BD).

 Day 6. Langar - Alichur: Today we dive 140 km – 5 hrs. Drive. Afternoon we leave the famous Vakhan valley, then turn to the left where we have checkpoint. In the checkpoint, we again show our passports. After checkpoint, we say good-bye to Afghanistan; 35km to north through Khargush pass (4344m) we join to the Pamir high way (M41). Somewhere on the way, we have pick nick. Joining the highway, we drive another 2 km to on the Pamir highway then turn to the right to visit Bulun Kul and Jashil Kul lakes. These lakes surrounded by amazing mountains the view here perfect. After taking pictures, we take an off road to Alichur village. On the way, we stop to see a gazer. Dinner and breakfast in the home stay.

Day 7. Аlichur – Karakul: today we dive 145 km on the M41. On the way, we stop on top of the Akbaital pass (4655m) the highest point on the Pamir highway. Our next stop will be in old Pamir post. The Russian Bolshebeks built the post in 1895 years. We have lunch from our home stay in Kara Kul village. Afternoon we walk by the lake waiting the golden hours. (Karakul is the largest lake in Tajikistan and highest in Central Asia lake. It situated on 1915m high from the sea level. Moreover, it is the last Kyrgyz village in Tajikistan, after Karakul starts Kyrgyz border. (LBD).

 Day 8. Kara Kul – Tulpar Kol Lake (Kyrgyzstan): 

We will start early in the morning and drive through the border with Kyrgyzstan, across the Trans-Alay mountains. We will reach Sary Tash, a small village in the southern Kyrgyzstan located in the middle of the Alay Plateau. The plateau is more than 200km long and 60km wide, sparsely populated and enclosed between the north and south Alay Mountain, which offer a breathtaking view on peaks higher than 7000m. Further, we will reach the Tulpar Kol lake, located beneath the imposing Lenin Peak, the highest peak in the area. Here we stay in a wonderful yurtstay by the Tulpar – kul Lake. Evening before sunset we go out for golden hours. (DB)

 Day 9. Tulparkul Lake – Putishestvennikov pass back Tulparkul Lake (day trek)

Today we have very important day, because we have trek up to the magic Lenin Peak (7195m). It is about three hours walk from the camp to the top of the Putishestvennikov pass (4150m high). However, it depends on you walk. The landscape is so beautiful around here that remain in your mind forever. When we reach to the top of the Putishestvennikov pass there is a panorama viewpoint where usually tourists stay for hours to admire the huge snow covered Lenin peak and colorful other mountain around there. While we observe the beautiful mountains, we have pick nick here. Then we come back to the same yurt camp. Dinner and breakfast in the same yurt stay.

Day 10. Tulparkul Lake – Osh: 

Today we dive 260km. it is about 4h driver on a good high way. On the way, there are many villages by the way. Lunch in Osh city. (Osh is the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan with more than 45 different inhabitants. Also called the capital of south Kyrgyzstan). Afternoon we discover Osh city. Osh have a big and interesting bazaar. Evening we visit the famous Suleiman Too mountain which situated in the heart of Osh city. There is also unusual cave Museum. For dinner, we go out to city. Evening we take you to airport and say good-bye.

Have a safe trip back your home!

It is also possible to organize this tour opposite. (From Osh to Dushanbe). This is the most popular tout itinerary Between Osh and Dushanbe. However, it is possible to do some changes when you are in Pamir.

Includes

·    Transportation in a 4WD vehicle (with a maximum of 3 passengers per vehicle)

·    an English-speaking guide

·    driver’s lodging and meal

·    lodging and meals

·    2 liters of water per person per day

·    GBAO permit

·    National Park permit

·     All entrance fees

Excludes

·    meals out of program

·    alcoholic drinks

·    personal expenses

·    Food   and sleeping accommodations in Dushanbe.

·    Travel insurance,

Visa and tips.

Package tour – all included:

2200$ for 1 pax

1500$ for 2 pax

1000$ for 3 pax

• Meal

• Sleeping accommodation

• GBAO permit

• Tajik National Park permit

• Transport

• Driver’s accommodations

 Only transport and driver’s service:

1700$ for 1 pax

1000$ for 2 pax

700$ for 3 pax

550$ for 4 pax

• Transport

• Driver’s accommodations

This itinerary includes a good opportunity to see a wide range of natural, cultural, and historical sites in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pamir. We would be happy to guide you on this itinerary or to customize it for you.  Many of our tours are customized based on the interests, fitness levels, time availability, and budgets of our guests.

We want you to have the best visit possible to the above-mentioned countries so please tell us about your preferences so we can plan the best visit for you.

Anytime for combined tour: 2025 tour season.

March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November

 For group tour: 2025 tour season.

1. Start 25 March – finish 7 April

2. Start 15 April – finish 22 April

3. Start 1 May – finish 12 May

4. Start 17 May – finish 1 June

5. Start 5 June – finish 17 June

6. Start 20 June – finish 3 July

7. Start 10 July – finish 22 July

8. Start 1 August – finish 13 August

9. Start 20 August – 2 September

10. Start 10 September – finish 23 September

11. Start 1 October – finish 13 October

10 days 9 nights     

Dushanbe - Kalai Kum - Jizev - Khorog - Langar -Alichur – Bulun kul – Yashil kul Lakes – Karakul  – Alay valley - Osh

Bring with you trekking equipment including

·        Good hiking shoes

·        Camera for taking wildlife pictures.

·        Sunscreen with high SPF for skin and lips

·        Sun glasses

·        Sun hat

·        Warm jacket

·        Sticks (if you use them regularly)

·        Sleeping bag

·        Gloves

·        Reusable water bottle

·        Personal medical kit

·        Headlamp

·        Some extra batteries for your camera

·        Rain gear, jacket and pants 

From 1 to 10 people