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Description
Pamir Highway Tour is a fascinating trip to Tajikistan where you will cross many high-mountain passes, winding serpentine roads, see monuments of the Islamic, Buddhist and unique Pamir cultures. Moreover, you will have around like-minded adventurers to share your impressions and experiences. The tour will start in the capital of Tajikistan where you will see the main sights of Dushanbe and its surroundings. After this informative entry, you will have a week of snow-capped mountains, as the height will be closer, you will have acclimatization to the air of the Pamir Mountains. You will see beautiful villages, wild flows of the River Pyandj, cross one of the highest passes – Ak- Baytal (4655 m) and learn a lot about the history of the Pamir tract once connected to the Great Silk Road and the Great Game. Pamir Highway Tour is not merely a walking trip. It is a choice of real adventurers. Check out the detailed tour program, select the appropriate date, and start preparing for a memorable expedition!
Itinerary
Driving to Karakul Lake. On the way to Karakul, driver right to the Rangkul lake to see and take picture of the Indian goose. Back to the Pamir Highway road and drive towards Karakul lake. The road to the Karakul Lake lies through the Ak-Baital (White Horse) Pass, the highest pass (4655 m) in the former USSR. People call it “The Roof of the World”. After lunch in a homesyay, go out to the Lake shore of the Karakul Lake for taking photos, the largest lake in Tajikistan (3800 m). Overnight in a homestay in Karakul village.
Driving to Jelondy hotspring of the Ghund valley - a beautiful hotspring inside a hotel, where you can swim and stay overnight.
In the morning, start driving from Jelondy hotspring towards Qalai Khumb (366 km). On they way you will see beautiful village of the Ghund valley along the Pamir Highway and Ghund river. Lunch will be in Rushan or Qalot, based on the time. Overnight in a homestay over the river in Qalai Khumb.
Driving back to Dushanbe. Lunch in Kulob. Dropping off to your hotel. Relax. In the evening, a final farewell dinner in a beautiful restaurant.
Highlights
- Fascinating landscape
- Visiting fortresses
- Swimming in hot springs.
Inclusions
- All transfers
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included
- Full-board
- Service of an English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary
- Mineral water.
Exclusions
- Hotel charges for additional services
- Accommodation in Osh
- Consular fees for Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan tourist visas
- GBAO permit
- Personal travel insurance.
Price list
Price upon request
Departures
| Departures | Status | Booking |
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| Sep 30 - Oct 09, 22 |
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| Oct 07 - Oct 16, 22 |
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Brief info
Tour code: JT003
Tour type: Group Tour, Private Tour, Multiday Tour
Duration: 10 days
Activity: Jeep tour
Destination: Pamir Highway
Route: Dushanbe Khorog Wakhan Valley Murghab Osh
Seasonality: April - November
Starting Point: Dushanbe
Ending Point: Dushanbe
Why booking with us?
- We are a local tour operator and know our place, culture and people better
- 100% Tailor made and personalised holidays
- Booking through a local expert saves time, money and stress and ensures that your itinerary is co-ordinated correctly
- Professional local guides will be there to share local insight that adds the difference to your holiday.
- We love to listen to our customers and so we will ask you for feedback after your trip to see how we have done, ensure we have met our own high standards and constantly improve the service we offer