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What you will experience here will take you back to another century when people lived in a very different way unlike so many you hear about. This trip is sure to be a true adventure of your lifetime. The far corners of civilization, the peculiar life, the meeting of cultures, and ancient history is something that could characterize this route. Through this region passed one of the arteries of the Great Silk Road – the route through the Pamir Mountains. Pamir is one of the highest mountain systems on our planet with up to 4’900m above sea level. You also can overview the famous Hindu Kush mountain on the Afghan side
What's Included
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
The preferred departure time is before 9 am
Pick up from airport
Itinerary
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1Dushanbe
Transfer to the hotel. Acclimatization before the trip to Pamir. Accommodation in Hotel
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2Qalaikhumb
Today we will drive to Kalai Khum village. You will see the Norak water reservoir that is called the Tajik Sea. The highest point of the day is the Shurabad pass (2 267 m) and after the drive along Afghanistan border starts. This part will amaze you with its unique mountains – it is already the Territory of the Pamir mountains. Over the centuries, the Pamirs have inspired the world’s greatest explorers with Marco Polo, Hsuan Tsang, and Mirza Muhammad Haidar. And now it is your chance to see it for yourself. We will drive you along the natural borders of the Pyanj River. Having visited the Pamirs, many travelers called this giant mountain system the ocean of white and blue mountains. This night you will spend in a homestay to see the way of local people’s life
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3Khorog
In the morning we will drive to Khorog town. It is perhaps one of the tiniest cities in the world. It is surrounded by Rocky Mountains from all four sides. The town was built on the confluence of the 3 rivers where Shokhdara River and Ghund River flow into Pyanj River. On the way to Khorog you will meet Pamirian people. A number of anthropological features set the Pamir people apart from the Tajik people. Among the Pamirians there are high percentage of people with blonde hair, fair skin and blue eyes. Pamirs Mountains are the highest mountains in the world with human population after the Himalayas in Tibet. Life in the mountains made traditions of local people different from Tajik people. Overnight at the home stay
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4Ishkashim
Drive from Ishkashim to Langar. On the way, visit KahKaha, one of the old fortresses on the Silk Road. Then, continue to the ruins of Yamchun Fortress (4-3rd centuries B.C.), sacred hot springs of Bibi Fatima Zahra, the Museum of Sufi Muborak-Kadami Vakhani, a local Sufi scholar, theologian, poet and traveller, who died in 1910. There is a stone pillar with a hole near his house that he used to calculate a solar calendar and a building with inscriptions and decorations. We will also visit Buddhist Stupa.
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5Khorog
Langar ––Burunkul & Yashikkul - Khorog -> After breakfast we will leave the spectacular views of Afghanistan, with the ice-capped summit of the Wakhan Range, and the Pamir River, which is marking the border and crossing Khargushi pass (4344 m) and Nazay-Tash Pass (4137 m). Arrive in Murgab. Murgab is a quiet town with an only bazaar of the High Pamir region where Kyrgyz’s and Tajiks live. Visit to handicraft shop in “Yak House”
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6Qalaikhumb
This area consists of high rocky mountains over 6 000 meters and only 1 road was possible to be built. Passing though the Pamirs, the tourists have the rare opportunity to not only marvel the beauty of virgin environment, but also know more about the ethnography, history and everyday life of mountain dwellers and with this imagine how the history of humanity evolved as in the story of creation. On the way we will stop in small villages to communicate with local people and to see their life. Human settlements are located on both sides of the river in narrow mountain valleys. On the other side of the river you will see Afgan stony villages and gardens.
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7Dushanbe
Kalaikhum – Khaburabot pass – Dushanbe - > In the morning we will drive to Dushanbe along the mountain road. You will drive through the high Khoburubot pass (3252 m), known as the Western Pamir Highway. The road passes through the most picturesque river valleys and picturesque gorges of the area, where you can stop for a rest and take pictures of mountains and rivers. Along the way you will see small villages and meet the locals
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8Dushanbe
After breakfast, our driver will take you to Dushnabe International Airport for your flight.
Admission ticket free
Arrival in Dushanbe
Dushanbe – Norak –Kalaikhum (370 km) 8 hrs drive
Kalaikhum – Khorog (240 km) 6 hours drive
Khorog – Ishkashim Langar - (250km) – 6-7hrs drive
Langar –Burunkul & Yashikkul - (Khorog 360 km) – 7-8hrs drive
Khorog – Kalaikhum (240 km) – 6hrs drive
Kalaikhum - Dushanbe (380 km) – 7hrs drive
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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