Through Pamir Highway: Magic Journey To The Mountains

Itinerary

Day 1: Dushanbe

Stop At: Dushanbe, Dushanbe
Arrive in Dushanbe at 3:45 by Turkish airlines. Transfer to the hotel and rest until 12 o’clock.
Lunch in oldest chaickana «Rohat» (tea house). We will try traditional tajik plov (rise with carrots)
After lunch time we will have city tour. We will visit: park Rudaki, Statue of Ismoili Somoni, Flagpole with the Flag of Tajikistan, Palace of the Nation, National Museum of Tajikistan.
Dinner in Pamiri restaurant.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Alisher hotel

Day 2: Dushanbe – Kalaikhumb 360 km

Stop At: Qalaikhumb, Qalaikhumb, Gorno-Badakhshan Province
In the morning we start our long way to Kalaikumb village. A little part of the road is asphalt and the rest part of the road is paved in bad conditions. On the way, we will visit Hulbuk fortress, a monument of IX c. Lunch in chaickana. We continue our way, we cross few small passes, and slowly we enter to Badahshan region, where is a military checkpoint. Formalities. Then we join a Pyandj river (five rivers together) which divides Afghanistan and Tajikistan. We will see a real-life in both sides of the river, and of course, another side attracts much more with its old settlements. Many photos stops on the way. After the long drive, we stop in guest house. Evening walking in Kalaikumb village.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kalaikhumb-guest house

Day 3: Kalaikhumb – Khorog 250 km

Stop At: Khorog, Khorog, Karotegin Province
We see the peaks of the Pamir Mountains and streams of water crossing the road. This day is especially memorable on the right bank of the Pandjes, where the Afghan villages will continue to accompany us. We will take several photos stops to get to know the medieval life of the Afghans. Towards the evening we arrive in the capital of Badakhshan, after Khorog
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lal boutique hotel

Day 4: Khorog – Langar 220 km

Stop At: Khorog, Tajikistan
In the morning transfer to Yamg village. We continue to explore the incredible Wakhan region. We enter to Garim Chashma hot springs just to see miracles of nature. We continue our way to see Yamchun fort of Fire Worshippers (built more than 2000 years ago) and Bibi Fatima hot springs, a real miracle of nature, a hot waterfall in the rocks. We will take hot baths of Bibi Fatima. Then we will visit a museum of Muborak Wakhani (1843-1903), famous Sufi mystic, astronomer and musician of the region. In the evening we will stay in a traditional Pamiri house. (2764 m)
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Langar-Aidar guest house

Day 5: Langar – Yashil kul – Murgab 270 km

Stop At: Murghab, Tajikistan
In the morning we will drive up to Hargush pass 4344 m. On the way we will see the beautiful range of Afgan mountains, with the highest point Korha Pamir 6421 (Pamir palace), also we will see on the Tajik side peak of Karl Marx and F.Engels 6723. Continue to Vrang where on a cliff-side pitted with caves, stands a Buddhist complex dating from 4th-7th centuries. The average altitude of the road is 4000m. We drive along the wildest zone of Pamir mountains, a paradise for wild animals: wolfs, bears, snow leopards. Picnic. We join the main road to Osh-M41.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Pomir hotel

Day 6: Murgab – Tajikistan/Kyrgyzstan – Osh 420 km

Stop At: Osh, Osh
In the morning we drive towards the Kyrgyz border. On the way, we will see the biggest natural lake-Karakul, surrounded by snowy peaks. We will see the south face of Peak Lenin (7134m) from Tajikistan. Border formalities. We are in Kyrgyzstan!!! Then drive to Osh city, south capital of Kyrgyzstan.


Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Rayan hotel

Day 7: Osh flight to Bishkek

Stop At: Bishkek, Bishkek
In Osh city, you will go for a walk there and visit the most famous place - Suleiman Mountain. Suleiman Too (Solomon’s Mountain) is situated in the center of the city and it is considered to be a pilgrimage place for local Muslims. According to the legend, biblical prophet Solomon (Suleiman in the Koran) was buried at the foot of it. After it, we will visit an Asian bazaar. In the evening we will transfer you to the airport to have a flight to Bishkek city. Your guide will pick you up at Manas International Airport and accompany you to Bishkek City (30 min. drive).


Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Art hotel

Day 8: Bishkek City Tour – Kadji Say 320 Km

Stop At: Kaji-Say, Kyrgyzstan
The first half of the day is dedicated to a guided Bishkek City Tour. The tour includes visiting Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, the History Museum, National Philharmonic, and many other places of interest. After lunch, you will start your journey to celestial Issyk Kul Lake, the second-largest alpine lake in the world. The lake is called "the pearl of Central Asia". You can come up to the lake and see the mountains all around it. On route, you will visit Burana Tower (an 11th-century minaret) and an open-air museum of Balbans (stone warriors). After having taken a traditional lunch, we continue our way to the lake. We will have a break in Bokonbaeva village, where we will visit a local eagle-hunter. He hunts hares and foxes with the help of eagles (traditional way of nomads hunting). Then we transfer to Kadji Say village.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guest house Al’Hayatt

Day 9: Kadji Say – Bishkek 320 Km

Stop At: Bishkek, Bishkek
Today we will drive back to Bishkek. On the way, we enjoy the wonderful nature of the country.
The night is in a hotel Art

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Art hotel

Day 10: Departure

Stop At: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.