TOUR
The Pamir Highway
Ten days along one of Central Asia’s best-known mountain roads. From Dushanbe, the route follows the Panj River deep into the Pamirs, travelling through Kalai Khum and Khorog to the Wakhan region and the high-altitude lakes of Yashilkul and Bulunkul before returning to the capital through the Western Pamirs.
About This Tour
The Pamir Highway crosses one of Tajikistan’s most remote and mountainous regions. Over ten days, the route connects Dushanbe with Khorog, Pamiri villages, high-altitude valleys and the lakes of Yashilkul and Bulunkul.
Much of the journey follows mountain roads along the Panj River and the Afghan border. City hotels gradually give way to small hotels and family-run guesthouses as the route reaches elevations of 3,500–4,200 metres.
Tour Itinerary
1Arrival in Dushanbe
Arrive in Dushanbe and meet your driver and guide at the airport before transferring to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, there will be some free time to rest before setting out for the Pamirs.
2Dushanbe & Hissar
Spend the day exploring Dushanbe and its surroundings. Visit Navruz Palace, the National Museum of Tajikistan, Dushanbe Flagpole and the Ismoil Somoni Monument. Continue outside the capital to Hissar Fortress and its historic complex before returning to Dushanbe for the evening.
3Dushanbe – Kalai Khum
337 km Set out towards the Pamirs, travelling past the Norak Reservoir and across the 2,267-metre Shurab Pass. The road then reaches the Panj River, which forms the natural border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan, and follows it towards Kalai Khum.
4Kalai Khum – Khorog
240 km · approx. 7 hours Continue through the deep valleys and rocky gorges of the Western Pamirs. After approximately seven hours on the road, arrive in Khorog, a small town surrounded by high mountains. Overnight at a small hotel in town.
5Khorog – Yamg
220 km · approx. 5 hours Travel deeper into the high Pamirs, where the route reaches elevations between 3,500 and 4,200 metres. The day includes easy walks and stops among the mountain landscapes before arriving in the village of Yamg for an overnight stay with a local family.
6Yamg – Yashilkul – Bulunkul
170 km · approx. 6 hours Travel to two of the Pamirs’ high-altitude lakes, Yashilkul and Bulunkul. Their colours shift with the changing light and weather, from deep blue to violet tones. The route crosses open high-altitude valleys where yaks can often be seen grazing. Overnight with a local family. 1
7Bulunkul – Khorog
180 km · approx. 5 hours Return to Khorog along the Pamir Highway, crossing high-altitude and sparsely populated landscapes. This section passes through areas within the wider snow leopard habitat, although wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Arrive in Khorog for the night.
8Khorog – Kalai Khum
337 km Travel back through the mountain valleys of the Western Pamirs. Along the way, stop in small villages and meet local families for a closer look at everyday life in the region.
9Kalai Khum – Dushanbe
Return to Dushanbe via the 3,252-metre Khoburubot Pass, part of the Western Pamir route. The road crosses mountain valleys, rivers and high ridges before reaching the capital. The evening is free to spend at leisure.
10Departure from Dushanbe
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a transfer to Dushanbe International Airport. End of the journey.
Price
On Request
Price depends on group size and dates.
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