Pamir Highway Tours

From Dushanbe to Osh 6 days!

ITINERARY:
Day 1. Dushanbe – Kalai Kumb
Day 2. Kalai Kumb – Khorog
Day 3. Khorog – Langar (Wakhan Corridor), Yamchung
Day 4. Yamchung – Murghab
Day 5. Murghab – Kara Kul – Tulpar Kul
Day 6. Tulpar Kul – Osh
Duration: 6 days, 5 nights
Availability: From April – till September
Requirements: Trekking shoes, waterproof & warm clothes, hat, sunscreen & sunglasses

Day 1. Dushanbe – Kalai Kumb
After breakfast drive to Kalai Kumb. We will cross the Shurabad Pass (2200m
high) On the road we will visit 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. Farewell dinner at Tajik
local restaurant.
Overnight at the homestay (B/L/D)

Day 2. Kalaikhumb – Khorog
Today we set off in Khorog, driving through beautiful scenery and interesting
villages on route. The road joins the river Pianj, which in turn forms the border
with Afghanistan. Khorog The capital of Gorno-Badakshan Autonomous Oblast,
Khorog is a small town that at various times has been under the control of the
Russia, the Emirate of Bukhara and Afghanistan. The Russians built a fort here
in the Soviet era, with Khorog being in a highly strategic location on the border
with Afghanistan, but today it languishes and is one of the least developed parts
of the country, with the Aga Khan Foundation contributing to the bulk of the local
economy. It holds the distinction of being home the second highest botanical
garden in the world, at 3900m.
Overnight in Guest House. (B/L/D)

Day 3. Khorog – Ishkashim, Yam (Wakhan Corridor)
In the morning continue to Ishkashim, administrative center in Wakhan valley.
Here we enter various settlement of Wakhi. Ethnological, historically and cultural

the social landscape is unique. On the way stop for hot springs at Garm -e-
Chasma. 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. Further will admire the Khakha Fortress,
dating from the third century BC and rising from a platform of natural rock. Just
300m further on is the interesting Ismaili mazar (tomb) of Shah-i-Mardan Hazrati
Ali. After that, we move to next Zoroastrian "Fortress of Fire Worshippers".
Further up the hillside, there is the hot springs at Bibi Fatima: minerals and very
salty, the water at Bibi Fatima is crystal clear. At Yamg, visit the reconstructed
home of Sufi mystic Muabara Kadam, who died in 1910. Near his house, there is
a stone pillar with a hole, in which he used to calculate a solar calendar.
Overnight in Pamiri house. (B/L/D)

Day 4. Yamg – Langar – Murghab
Early in the morning, we drive along the Wakhan valley from Yamg to Murghab.
There are several places of interest to stop. Above the village of Vrang, on a
cliff-side pitted with caves, stands a Buddhist complex dating from 4th-7th
centuries. Murghab is a small town at an altitude of 3670 m, it also has few
attractions, but it will serve as our base for a one night as we explore the area a
little. The 7546 m – high Chinese peak of Muztag Ata is visible to the northeast
of town, 110 km away in a direct line.
Overnight in Home stay Gulnara. (B/L/D)

Day 5. Murghab – Kara Kul – Tulpar Kul
Today we will start our trip to Tulpar Kul, on the way stop at Kara Kol for lunch
and have a short walk around the lake. This drive will see us enjoying some of
the most dramatic scenery of the trip, with the lunar-like landscapes and bright
blue lakes providing plenty of opportunities to take our breath away. Kara kul
means “black lake” but in spring, summer and autumn the water are almost
always turquoise blue. Karakul lake spread its waters in Markansu valley – one
of the most driest place in Central Asia. After lunch continue on the Pamir
Highway to Kyzyl Art border, enter Kyrgyzstan and drive to Tulparkol lake
campsite under the Peak Lenin. Enjoy the views of snowcapped mountains near
the lake.

Day 6. Tulpar Kul – Osh
Breakfast. Drive to Osh city with numerous Kyrgyz village and shepherd’s yurts
scattered in mountains slopes, 5 hrs. Arrival and be accommodated in your
hotel. Farewell dinner at Kyrgyz local restaurant. End of the tour
(B/L/D)

Standard cost for the 6-days tour is (USD):
1 person $1200
2 people = $650 per person
3 people = $450 per person
4 people = $350 per person
5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 people = $350 per person

Price included:
1. Car (4WD) with driver, km fuel, petrol
2. Drivers accommodation and foods

Excluded:
1. Visa, GBAO Permit
2. Travel insurance
3. Alcohols
4. Accommodation (guest houses and homestays)
5. Meals (dinner, breakfast & lunch) +
6. Mineral water

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