Highlights of the trip
Six days – this is the minimum time you need to fully experience the Pamir Highway – a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the roof of the world — an odyssey carved through the sky-high Pamir Mountains.
But take this journey if you have a Spartan mind and spirit, as it is not a typical tour. It is an adventure that immerses you in raw nature, ascetic ways of life, towering mountains, and crystal-clear alpine lakes. You will get a glimpse and maybe even hear the whispers of ancient caravans that risked it all for unimaginable fortunes of the Great Silk Road. You will witness the majesty of a pristine nature, so untouched, seeming otherworldly. And you will interact with Kyrgyz and Pamiri highlanders – warm-hearted and philosophically resilient people of the mountains. So if you seek primordial freedom, thrilling discoveries, and mystics of the unknown, Pamir is waiting for you.
Tour Details
Available
April-November
Schedule
Upon request
Duration
6 days (customizable)
Price
upon request
Difficulty
moderate (not much of a hike, but high altitudes)
Required items
Trekking boots (+light shoes), weatherproof warm clothes, hat, gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses
Itinerary
Day 1: Osh – Tulparkol Lake (4-5 hours driving)
Meeting at 8.45 am at the hotel/hostel. Visit the local mall to buy necessary items (if applicable). Heading to Tulparkoll Lake through the scenic Alay Valley, stopping by the picturesque spots to capture the juiciest moments in photos and videos for your social media. Lunch stop in Sary-Tash village, then directly heading to Tulparkol Lake. After arriving at the yurt camp, you can either rest or do a three-hour hike to the View Point. You can also wander around the lakes and explore the natural world. After dinner, take your time to gaze at the crystal clear night sky and distant stars. Overnight at the yurt camp.
Note! The evenings are quite cold.
Day 2: Tulparkol Lake – Murgab (5-6 hours driving)
After breakfast, you will head to the border and cross the checkpoint. The first stop will take you to Kara-Kul Lake, where you will enjoy lunch and walk along the lake’s shores. After, you will head to Murgab and stop at Ak-Baital Pass (4,655m). Overnight at the guest house.
Day 3: Murgab – Langar (5-6 hours driving)
Leaving Murgab after breakfast and driving to Langar with a stop for lunch at Alichur village.
Day 4: Langar – Khorog (6-7 hours driving)
Enjoying breakfast and leaving the Langar. The day is full of stops at historic sites, including the Buddha Temple, the Yamchun Fortress, the Bibi Fatima hot springs, Kakhkakha Fortress, and the Garm Chashma hot springs—dinner in the restaurant and overnight at a guest house.
Day 5: Khorog – Kalaikumb (7 hours driving)
Get your breakfast before your epic drive along the raging Pyanj River. Its raging flow will literally take your breath away—dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 6: Kalaikumb – Dushanbe (6-7 hours)
Enjoy the final scenic views as you head from Kalaikumb to Dushanbe. Have lunch in Kulob, then visit the world’s second-largest reservoir, Nurek. Arrival in Dushanbe. End of trip.