Customized 12 Days Tajikistan Tours Expedition to Sacred Pamirs

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Dushanbe Airport Pick-up; Visit National Museum of Antiquities, Victory Park & Botanical Garden
4 stops
1
Dushanbe
Welcome to mountainous Tajikistan! Upon arrival at Dushanbe airport, meet your private guide and the driver, who will escort you to the hotel downtown.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
National Museum of Antiquities
After a short break, kick off your 12 days Tajikistan tour itinerary with the National Museum of Antiquities, which houses a large collection of authentic historical artifacts.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Victory Park
Then, head to Victory Park, which was built to commemorate the Soviet-Tajik fallen soldiers in World War II.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Afterward, proceed to the Botanical Garden to admire native and exotic trees and shrubs.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Dushanbe: Hisor Fortress, Rudaki Park, National Museum, Navruz Palace & Local Bazaar
5 stops
5
Hisor Fortress
This morning, we’ll drive for an hour to visit the hilltop Hisor Fortress in the western suburbs of Dushanbe.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Rudaki Park
Then, return to downtown and wander around the Rudaki Park, which is dedicated to Abdullah Rudaki (858-941), the founder of Persian classical literature.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
National Library of Tajikistan
Afterward, admire some of the city's landmarks from the exterior: the National Library, the Palace of Nations, the Stele with the Emblem of Tajikistan, the Parliament, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Dushanbe Flagpole. At the nearby Somoni Square, pay your respects to the Statue of Ismoil Somoni, revered as the "Father of the Tajik Nation".
Admission ticket free
8
National Museum of Tajikistan
Next, visit the National Museum and learn about the ancient, medieval and modern histories of Tajikistan.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Navruz Palace
Then, be spellbound by the grand Navruz Palace, where national and international conferences are held. At last, head to the Asian Bazaar, which is indispensable for experiencing the indigenous life in Central Asia.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Drive 8h to Kalai-Khumb
1 stop
10
Kalaikhum
After breakfast, we will proceed to Kalai-Khumb Village. On the way, pass by the Nurek Water Reservoir and Shuraba Pass 2,267 meters above sea level, and then drive along the border of Afghanistan and enter the Pamirs. The average altitude of Pamir is more than 4,500 meters, where the beauty of snow-capped mountains, glaciers and lakes will definitely impress you. Stay one night in Kalai-Khumb.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Drive 7h to Khorog
1 stop
11
Khorog
Today we will head to Khorog along the M41 highway which is accompanied by the Panj River. On the other side of the river is Afghanistan. During the trip, we may happen to meet simple Pamiris. The Pamir Plateau is one of the few areas in Central Asia that retain the ancient ethnic and cultural characteristics of the Pamirs. Check in the hotel on arrival.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Drive to Ishkashim; Visit Botanical Garden & Garm Chashma Hot Spring En Route
2 stops
12
Botanical Garden
After breakfast, enjoy a short hike at the Botanical Garden near Khorog, one of the world’s highest of its kind.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Sacred Spring Chiluchor Chashma
Afterward, drive southward for 1.5 hours to the Garm Chashma Hot Spring, once a resting spot on the Silk Road. Then, another 2-hour drive leads you to Ishkashim, the starting point of the Wakhan Corridor. Keep driving until a bridge pops into view, across which lies a town also named Ishkashim in Afghanistan. Upon arriving at Ishkashim, check in at the guesthouse. Since the network signal can be poor from here, you can contact your family in advance to let them know that you are safe.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Wakhan Corridor: Explore Yamchun, Vrang & Langar Villages, along with Fortresses & Hot Springs
3 stops
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★ Drive into the Fold of the Earth - Wakhan Corridor! Today, we’ll explore the Wakhan Corridor, which was once a significant part of the ancient Silk Road. The first stop will be Yamchun Village. Upon arrival in the village, visit Kaahka Fortress, which was built in the 3rd century, and the Yamchun Fortress, which is 3,200 meters (10,500 feet) above sea level. Continue a 5-minute drive up the fortress and we’ll arrive at the Bibi Fatima Hot Springs.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Continue a 5-minute drive up the fortress and we’ll arrive at the Bibi Fatima Hot Springs. We’ll also pass by Vrang Village, known for its five-story stone stepped Buddhist pyramid.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Then, proceed to Yamg Village and you’ll be accompanied to visit the hillside House-Museum of Mubarak Kadam Wakhani. Continue driving eastward to Langar Village, the largest stopover point tucked away in the Wakhan Valley. Upon arrival, check in at the guesthouse.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Adventure to Yashilkul & Bulunkul Lakes, Drive 3 Hours to Murghab
2 stops
17
Yashilkul Lake
Today, our first stop is Petroglyphs in Langar, which vividly depict cute carvings like goats, yaks, and human images. Afterward, leave Langar and pass through the 4,344-meter (14,252-foot) high Khargush Pass. After a 3-hour drive, arrive at the Yashilkul Lake and Bulunkul Lake, both sitting 3,700 meters (12,139 feet) above sea level, and enjoy a scenic walking tour around them. About 1.5 kilometers away is the Bulunkul Lake, which is as clear as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding mountains, sand dunes, and relatively lush vegetation.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
18
Murghab
Continue heading northeast, and we will arrive at Murghab in 3 hours. Tonight, rest at a local hotel in Murghab.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Day Trip to Lake Karakul from Murghab
2 stops
19
Lake Karakul
After breakfast, we’ll head to Lake Karakul through the 4,655-meter (15,272-foot) high AK-Baital Pass, the highest point of M41. Hike for 1.5 hours to soak up the tranquil atmosphere, and appreciate the stunning scene of the lake reflecting three dramatic peaks: Muztagh Ata (meaning the ‘Father of Ice Mountain’), Kongur Peak, and Kongur Tiube. Around the lake live the hospitable Kyrgyz people, who make a living by herding yaks, sheep, and goats.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
20
Murghab
At last, drive back to Murghab, taking about 3 hours.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
8-Hour Road Trip from Murghab to Khorog
1 stop
21
Khorog
Today, we’ll backtrack to Khorog via the Pamir Highway and pass by the 4,271-meter (14,012-foot) high bumpy Koitezek Pass. If you feel sick, tell your driver and we’ll stop for a while to let you recover. En route, admire the mighty Ghund River alongside stunning cliffs flowing westwards, green fir trees in the valley, and blue and gray iron roofs scattered around. After reaching Khorog, enjoy a rest or chat with the locals. Khorog has relatively good educational facilities, and lots of young people can speak English.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Drive 7 Hours from Khorog to Kalai-Khumb
1 stop
22
Kalaikhum
Today, we’ll go back to Kalai-Khumb along the way you came. En route, chase the downstream Panj River and stop at a village on the riverbank to learn about the locals’ lives. Simple white flat- and sloping-roofed cottages stand on the vast land, some of which had weathered into a yellowish color over time, with utility poles nearing. Enter the house decorated with a red and blue carpeted bed and floor, have a chat with the locals, and listen to their stories about the Pamir life, where the warm stove dispels the coldness.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Drive 7 Hours from Kalai-Khumb back to Dushanbe
1 stop
23
Dushanbe
Today, we’re going back to Dushanbe. En route, drive by the Khaburabot Pass, 3,252 meters (10,669 feet) above sea level. This is the first major mountain pass along the Pamir Highway near Dushanbe, with rugged and poorly maintained terrain due to natural disasters like avalanches and landslides. However, you’ll be rewarded with the hill-surrounded scenery along the way: the towering and snowy summits, villages dotted at the foot of the mountains, pale orange mud houses, and industrious and hospitable villagers. After arriving in Dushanbe, check in at the hotel.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Dushanbe departure, Airport see-off
1 stop
24
Dushanbe
AS the 12 days Tajikistan tour comes to an end, today the guide will send you to Dushanbe International Airport for your homeward flight. Wish you a pleasant trip!
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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