Wakhan Valley Tour 7 Days
About this tour
The Wakhan Valley (also named the Wakhan Corridor) is one of the most beautiful and remote places in Asia and the world. The Wakhan Valley is a mountainous region that belongs to the Pamir and Hindu Kush ranges, most of it being part of southeast Tajikistan and northeast Afghanistan.
For centuries, the Wakhan Valley was an important principate of the famous Kushan, a great empire that extended from southeast Tajikistan to the Ganges Valley itself in India.
For this reason, despite being a very mountainous area, in the valley you find several fortresses located on the top of very high hills, offering the most epic and impressive views ever.
Historically, the region served as a dividing line between west and east Asia, so the valley became an important Silk Road route as well. In the 20th century, it also marked a clear border between the Soviet Union and the British Empire.
With all this historical context, its incredible landscape, and awesome people, the Wakhan Valley is the ultimate adventure and a place you can’t miss in your journey through Tajikistan.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Dushanbe, Tajikistan to Kulob, Tajikistan
The beginning of the tour: Reception of tourists in Tajikistan: from Dushanbe international airport or hosting Hotel Departure to Kulyab Right in the center of Kulob in the park zone with centuries-old plane trees stands the memorial complex of Mir Sayid Ali Khamadoni - the poet, philosopher and thinker of the 14th century. His son Muhammad, numerous relatives as well as Shaikh Shokhi Tolikoni from Afghan city Tolukan, the former inspector of the mausoleum and the mosque are also buried there. The complex includes the historical museum of local lore 2700 anniversary of Kulob, the museum of literary heritage written Mirsaid Ali Hamadoni and house museum of national poet Saidali Valizoda. Every year the museum is visited by over 20 million visitors both local and foreign guests. Continue of trip: departure to Kalai Khum, Darvoz, accommodation in hotel and dinner
Day 2: Kulob, Tajikistan to Kalaikhum, Tajikistan
Breakfast at hotel Visiting Ancient city Karon Tajik and Russian archeologists in 2012 found in the territory of Darvoz district of Badakhshan Mountain Autonomous region the ancient town – Karon. There are found temples, fragments of five-domed church fire temple water, two temples of the wind, windmill, a fragment of the holy book of the Zoroastrians “Avesta”, the remains of a large area for polo, halls, administrative and residential buildings. Ruins are found in the ancient town, which is supposed to be one of the largest mountain “residences” of local kings. Departure Khorog, the same time - lunch Arrivel to Khorog, hotel accommodation and dinner
Day 3: Kalaikhum, Tajikistan to Khorog, Tajikistan
Breakfast at hotel Departure to Ishkoshim district, accommodation at hotel Visiting Healing spring "Garm-Chashma» - mineral spring Garm-Chashma is located at an altitude of 2325m above sea level, near the town of Khorog in Ishkashim district. The spring is filled with hot water of turquoise color, which includes iron, aluminum, magnesium, strontium, fluorine and other elements. The same time - lunch Return to hotel, dinner
Day 4: Khorog, Tajikistan to Eshkashem, Tajikistan
Breakfast at hotel Two day visiting including hiking Wakhan Valley: The Wakhan valley is located between in south-west of Tajikistan in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province and north-east of Afghanistan. It contains the headwaters of the Amu Darya River, and was an ancient corridor for travelers from the Tarim Basin to Badakshan.
Day 5: Eshkashem, Tajikistan to Ishkashim Nature Refuge, Tajikistan
The Wakhan is connected to Tashkurgan Tajik County, China, by a long, narrow strip called the Wakhan Corridor, which separates the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan. Historically the Wakhan has been an important region for thousands of years as it is where the Western and Eastern portions of Central Asia meet. Lunch during the travel into Valley. Return to hotel, dinner
Day 6: Eshkashem, Tajikistan to Kalaikhum, Tajikistan
Breakfast at hotel Way back in Dushanbe; the same time lunch Overnight in Kalai Khum (Darvoz)
Day 7: Kalaikhum, Tajikistan to Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Breakfast at hotel Departure Dushanbe; the same time lunch Wire offer: international airport of Dushanbe
What's included
– international fly / tickets – personal costs, alcohol drinks, food etc.
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Dushanbe, Tajikistan to Kulob, Tajikistan