Dushanbe - Osh - 7 Day Tour
About this tour
On this tour our guests will have to opportunity to visit and see the following best highlights such as the Nurek Dam, Hulbuk Fort, Kulob, Qakai Khumb, Rushon, Khorog, Ishkashim, Garmchashma Hot Sprint, Tajik-Afghan border market, Vakhan valley, Yamchun and Qahqaha fort, Bulunkul lake, Alichur, Murghab and Karakul.
Activities included
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Dushanbe, Tajikistan to Kalaikhum, Tajikistan
Dushanbe – Kulob – Kalai-Khumb. On the way, we stop make short stops at the Nurek Dam, Hulbuk Fort, and Kulob town –a one-hour lunch break. Cross the Shurobod Pass (2000m) and arrive in Qalai Khumb later in the afternoon. Stay overnight in a guesthouse
Day 2: Kalaikhum, Tajikistan to Khorog, Tajikistan
This morning after having breakfast we slowly start the day by driving to Khorog 2300m. On the way we will make a few stops to take photos and also visit the Vomar Fort located at the Panj River bank overlooking Afghanistan. In the afternoon visit some sightseeing in Khorog (Khorog Botanical Garden-claimed to be 2nd highest in the world 2600m), Ismaili Centre and Jamatkhana, Khorog Central Bazaar, and Khorog Central Park). Overnight in a hostel/guesthouse/hotel
Day 3: Khorog, Tajikistan to Eshkashem, Tajikistan
Khorog- Garmchashma hot spring, Ishkashim centre. Overnight in the village of Rin.
Day 4: Eshkashem, Tajikistan to Langar, Tajikistan
Today we drive to explore the famouse Vakhan Valley (Silk Road traces and hot springs includin the Bibi Fatima hot spring, Yamchun and Qahgaha forsts), the Langar Petroglyphs. Overnight in the village of Langar or Zong.
Day 5: Langar, Tajikistan to Bulunkul, Tajikistan
On this day we start driving towards the Eastern Pamirs from the village of Langar and cross the Khargush Pass 4400m to arrive in the village of Bulunkul. Here you have an opportunity to enter the Tajik National Park and visit the lage Yashilkul Lake. Fresh dairy products are available from produced mainly from Yak milk in the village of Bulunkul. No internet with limited phone connection in the village of Bulunkul during the day only (they have solar panels and no permanent electricity).
Day 6: Bulunkul, Tajikistan to Murghab, Tajikistan
From Bulunkul we drive to the village of Alichur 3930m-one of the highest and coldest village in the ex-USRR. The inhabitants are mainly shepherds and they raise mostly yaks. Before arriving in Murghab we will also visit a newly built snow leopard rehabilitation center where a few snow leopards are also kept. Overnight in Murghab, 3600m.
Day 7: Murghab, Tajikistan to Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Early morning start from Murghab to Karakul, Kyzylart border and further to Osh. On the way, we will pass Oqbaital Pass (4655m) known as the world's second-highest altitude international highway pass. Karakul is the biggest salty lake with a village of the same name where the Kyrgyz nomads live with their families. The village has a school, a medical point, a few small shops and a few homestays.
What's included
The price includes 4wd, fuel and driver expenses.
The price does not include accommodation and food, entry tickets and any other related charges and fees
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Dushanbe, Tajikistan to Kalaikhum, Tajikistan