Discover The Pamirs In 7 Days - Dushanbe To Osh
About this tour
Dushanbe – Khorog – Wakhan-Murghab – Karakul - Osh. THrough Wakhan corridor.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: dushanbe to Kalai Khumb
Day 1. Dushanbe – Kalai-Khumb. (355km 8-10 hours of driving including stops) Meeting with a driver at a hotel/guest-house in Dushanbe and heading to the Pamirs via Kulyab. On the way enjoy the view of Nurek lake dam and discover Hulbuk fortress and museum in Vose. Overnight in a home-stay in Kalai-Khumb town. 355km Altitudes above sea level during the day: beginning of day – 780 in Dushanbe, highest point – 2126 m on Shurobod pass, end of day – 1295m in Kalai-khumb
Day 2: kalaikhum to Khorog
Day 2. Kalai-Khumb – Khorog. (280km 8-10 hours of driving, the road is not so good) Departing Kalai-Khumb (Darvaz) and heading to Khorog. Short stop in Porshinev at the monument of Nasir Khusraw, one of the great poets of Persian language and an important Muslim philosopher. Khorog City Tour: Botanical Garden, Historical Museum, City Park and Visit Tourism Information Center. Overnight in a hotel or homestay in Khorog.250 km. Altitudes above sea level during the day: beginning of day – 1295m in Kalaikhumb, , end of day – 2100m in Khorog
Day 3: Khorog to langar
Day 3. Khorog – Wakhan Corridor/Hissor. (266km 10-12 hours of driving) After breakfast heading to Ishkashim. On the way short stop to soak in Garm-Chashma hot spring and watch from distance Kuhi La’l, ruby mines. Driving to Wakhan Corridor. Visiting the ruins of Kah-Kaha and Yamchun fortresses, Bibi Fotima hot-spring, pre-Islamic shrines, Museum of Sufi Muboraki Wakhoni, astronomer and scholar of the 19th century and if there is time enough go for trekking to Langar petro glyphs. Overnight in a homestay in Langar or Zong village. 266 km Altitudes above sea level during the day: beginning of day – 2100m in Khorog, highest point – Yamchun 3200m, end of day – Langar 2800m
Day 4: zong to murgab
Day 4. Hissor – Bulunkul lake – Murghab. (275km 10-12 hours of driving) Driving to Bulunkul (coldest place in Tajikistan) along Pamir River via Khargush Pass (4344 m). 2-3 hours hike to the pass viewpoint (Panarama Ridge) for the great view of the whole Wakhan valley, both Tajik and Afghan. Drive to Yashilkul (Green) lake to enjoy the beauty of the lake. Driving to Alichur through Sasykul and Tuzkul lakes, to observe and see beautiful landscape. In the afternoon continue driving to Murghab. Overnight in a homestay/hotel in Murgab. 275km. Altitudes above sea level during the day: beginning of day – Langar 2800m, highest point – 4344 m on Khargush pass, end of day – 3630m in Murgab.
Day 5: murgab
Day 5. Murghab – Modian. Day boating on Murghab River on the route Murghab-Madian valley: enjoying the Eastern Pamir landscape from a different prospective. In the evening driving back to Murghab. Overnight in a homestay/hotel in Murghab. 0 km Altitude above sea level during the day: beginning of the day – 3630m Murghab, in the end of day – 3500m Modian.
Day 6: Murghab, Tajikistan to karakul lake
Day 6. Murghab – Karakul village. (210km 8-9 hours of driving) Departing Murghab and driving to Rangkul and Shorkul lakes. Good chance to see the rare Indian goose (Anser Indicus). In the afternoon heading towards the biggest lake in Tajikistan – Karakul (‘Black lake’). Continue driving to Karakul village via the highest point of the Pamir Highway, Ak-Baital pass (4656 m). Short stop near the fist Tsarist Russian military base in the Pamirs. In the afternoon hiking along the Karakul lake. Overnight in a homestay or yurt in Karakul village. 210km Altitudes above sea level during the day: beginning of day – 3630m in Murgab highest point – 4656m on Ak-Baital pass, end of day – 3930m in Karakul.
Day 7: karakul lake to osh kyrgyzstan
Day 7. Karakul – Sary Tash – Osh (294km 8-10 hours of driving) Departing Karakul and heading to Sary-Tash of Kyrgyzstan. On the way short stop to see the Karaart geoglyphs (8th-3rd century BC). After discovering the village of Sary-Tash. If there are no clouds on the horizon enjoying the view of Lenin Peak (7134m). Afternoon drive to Osh. 294km Altitudes above sea level during the day: beginning of day – 3930m in Karakul highest point – 4282m on Qyzyl Art pass, end of day – 950m in Osh.
What's included
Trip includes: • Transport (4x4), including fuel • Entrance fees (hot springs, Museums, Botanical Garden and National Park) • Boating on Murgab River • GBAO permit • Office charge including tax
Trip does not include: • Food and accommodation • Insurance • Guide service • All other personal expenses
What to know
Note: 1) Visit Afghan border bazar (market) in Kalai Khumb or in Khorog or in Ishkoshim from 9:00am till 15:00pm, only on Saturdays 2) Possibility additionally to arrange one more day trekking and one night stay in Jizev, Bartang valley. 3) One more day trekking to Engels Peak meadow camp. This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
dushanbe to Kalai Khumb