DISCOVER THE PAMIRS 11 DAYS OSH-MURGHAB-ISHKASHIM-KHOROG-JIZEV-KALAI KHUMB-DUSHANBE VIA PAMIR HIGHWAY TO WAKHAN CORRIDOR

DISCOVER THE PAMIRS 11 DAYS
OSH-MURGHAB-ISHKASHIM-KHOROG-JIZEV-KALAI KHUMB-DUSHANBE
VIA PAMIR HIGHWAY TO WAKHAN CORRIDOR
Day 1. After flying into Osh, Kyrgyzstan, heading to Sary-Mogol, a village which offers the best views of Lenin Peak (7134 m). Half day hike towards the Lenin Peak base camp. Overnight in a homestay in Sary-Mogol. 265 km
Day 2. Drive to the border and cross over into Tajikistan. Short hike along the biggest lake – Karakul. Visit solar calendar. Continue driving to Murghab via the highest mountain pass in the former Soviet Union – Ak-Baital (4656 m). Short stop near the first Tsarist Russian military base in the Pamirs. Murghab sightseeing tour: local bazaar, handicraft shops, Visitor Information Center. Overnight in a homestay in Murghab. 311 km
Day 3. A day boating on Murgab River. Enjoying the stunning landscape of the Murghab plateu from a new perspective. Overnight in a homestay in Murghab. O km
Day 4. Heading towards Bulunkul village (the coldest place in Tajikistan). A half-day yak safari to observe the wildlife (in particular of Marco-Polo sheep and Ibex) with binoculars / spotting scopes. In the evening drive to Bulunkul village. Overnight in a homestay in Bulunkul. 145 km
Day 5. Early morning visit of Yashilkul and Bulunkul lakes. Heading to the Tajik Wakhan via the Khargush pass (4344 m). 2-3 hours hike to the viewpoint of the pass (Panorama Ridge) for the great view of the entire Wakhan valley. Overnight in a homestay in Langar village. 130 km
Day 6. 2-3 hours mountain trekking on the route Langar- Zong. Highlights: great view of the whole Wakhan valley with Afghan Hindukush on the background, ruins of Abreshimkala (‘Silk fortress), petroglyphs, good view of the Engels (6507 m) South face. In the afternoon visit Solar Calendar and Museum of Sufi Muboraki Wakhoni, astronomer and scholar of the 19th century, ruins of ancient Yamchun fortress (3rd-1st century BCE). After dinner at a homestay, soak in Bibi-Fatima hot spring. Overnight in a homestay in Vichkut village. 35 km
Day 7. Heading to Khorog. On the way short stop to discover the ruins of Kah-Kaha fortress and watch Kuhi-La’l ruby mines from distance. Overnight in a homestay in Khorog. 211km
Day 8. Khorog City Tour: Botanical Garden, Khorog Historical Museum, University of Central Asia Khorog Campus, City Park, Visitor Info Center, handicraft shops. Overnight in a homestay in Khorog. 30 km
Day 9. Drive to Bartang valley. 2-3 hours hike uphill to Jizew village. Discover the small villages and the lakes. Overnight in a homestay in Jizew village. 102 km
Day 10. Hike down to the main road. Drive to Kalai-Khumb. On the way short stop to see the Vomar fortress. Enjoy the view of the Afghan villages along the Panj River. Overnight in Darvaz Guest-house. 225 km
Day 11. Drive to Dushanbe. On the way discover the mausoleum of a poet and scholar of the 14th century Khoja Mir Sayid Ali Hamadani in Kulyab, Hulbuk fortress and enjoy the view of Nurek Lake Dam. Overnight in a private apartment in Dushanbe. 355 km
Total Distance: 1810 km
Total price for: 1 pax $ 2020.2, USD, 2 pax – 2413.2, USD, 3 pax - $ 2916 USD, 4 pax – 3309.6USD
Trip includes:
• Transport (4x4)
• Reliable Driver
• Food and accommodation
• Fuel price for driving from Khorog to Osh
• Entrance fees (hot springs, museums, Botanical Garden and National Park)
• Boating on Murgab River
• Yak Safari
• Office charge including tax
Trip does not include:
• Visa and GBAO permit
• Insurance and flights
• All other personal expenses
Complimentary:
• A liter of drinking water person/day