Embark on an unforgettable 12-day adventure through the majestic Pamir Mountains, a region of unparalleled beauty and rugged terrain. This expedition will take you to the heart of Tajikistan, where you will traverse high-altitude passes, explore remote villages, and witness breathtaking landscapes.
Experience the thrill of driving the Pamir Highway, one of the world's highest and most challenging roads.
Visit the ancient city of Khorog, the vibrant capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region.
Explore the remote Wakhan Valley, a narrow strip of land that borders Afghanistan and China.
Trek to the base of the majestic Pamir Mountains, where towering peaks and glaciers will surround you.
Meet the hospitable local people and learn about their unique culture and traditions.
This tour is perfect for adventurous travelers who are looking for a challenging and rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to experience the unique beauty and culture of Tajikistan.

Highlights:Scenic drive along the Panj River, passing small villages and rugged landscapes.
Activities: Visit ancient Fortresses and 11th-century archaeological sites, ride a yak, trekking over 4500 m high Pamir Mountains, visit local nomad people’s yurt camp, stop at local teahouses for refreshments.
Accommodation:hotel, Homestay, yurt stay, and tent. Experiencing local hospitality.

Day 1.  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 2. Kalai-kum – Jizev:(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 3. Jizev - 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 4. Khorog – Langar (Wahan valley) 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 5. 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.

Trekking and yak riding:

Day 6.  Alichur – Akzoo: Today we have early breakfast at 8 am. After breakfast, we drive 40 km on the Pamir high way, on the way we turn to Bash- Gumbos (first tomb) village- a small village with Kyrgyz community. The village situated above 4000m from the sea level. Kids her this accompany you saying "hello – hello". Afterwards we continue our journey up to south another 10km by car where we start our trekking same time our yak man wait us there with his yak. We walk about 4 km (1.5 hours) to the Koburgon Seki summer pasture, (if you tired, you can ride on yak). As we visit in winter there is no yurts here, however we have big chance to see Marco Polo sheep on the pass of Koburgon Seki (4200m). We have picnic here, afternoon we continue our journey up to Akzoo Lake, it takes another 3 hours, 7 km  (here we have not home stays we stay in a nomad shepherd’s house. Arriving to the winter paasture, we take rest-having cup of tea in a shepherd’s house.  Evening we walk around lake (If you are not tired) and wait for the golden hours. Dinner and breakfast at the camp.

Day 7 Akzoo – Murgab: Today after breakfast, we start walking up to the south, after two and half hours we will arrive to the Belairyk pass in order to see the snow covered mountains of Afghanistan. The pass is 4800m high from the sea level. We stay here for few minutes to admire the view of the famous Victoria Lake (Zor kol) and high mountains in Afghanistan. Then come back to the winter pasture camp, we have lunch in same camp. Afternoon we take the car and continue our journey towards Murgab via Jarty Gumboz. Jarty Gumboz is famous for its wildlife. I am sure we see some Marco Polo sheep on the way. Evening we arrive o Murgab. Murgab – is an administrative center of Murgab district. Dinner and breakfast in the yurt camp.

Day 8.  Murgab – Karakul: today we dive 135 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 Asiaa lake. It situated on 1915m high from the sea level. Moreover, it is the last Kyrgyz village in Tajikistan, after Karakul starts Kyrgyz border. From Kara Kul village we see the south face of the magic Lenin Peak. Dinner and breakfast in the home stay.

Day 9. Kara Kul – Khorog via M41: 480 km 10 hrs. Drive. Today we have long drive. We have lunch in Alichur village. Then we continue our way to Khorog through Gunt valley. On the way, we see many beautifull pamiri villages we stop for pictures. Evening we arrive Khorog. We are back to civilization; here we have good show and internet. 

Day 10. Khorog – Kalai Kum: On the way, back we take the same way on which we came. We have lunch on the way somewhere in local Chaikhana. Overnight in Kalai Kum. Dinner and breakfast in home saty. 

Day 11.  Kalai Kul – Dushanbe: I will ask the north way if it is open at that moment we take that way. If it is closed then we take the same way. Lunch on the way, dinner in Dushanbe.

Day 12. We take you to airport. Have a safe trip back your home!

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.

Start 25 March – finish 7 April

Start 15 April – finish 22 April

Start 1 May – finish 12 May

Start 17 May – finish 1 June

Start 5 June – finish 17 June

Start 20 June – finish 3 July

Start 10 July – finish 22 July

Start 1 August – finish 13 August

Start 20 August – 2 September

Start 10 September – finish 23 September

Start 1 October – finish 13 October

12 days 11 nights     

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

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