Expeditions
ModerateTajikistanKyrgyzstan
Pamir Highway Adventure: Roof of the World
Duration
10 days
From
Price on request
Best Season
June–September
Overview
Our signature Pamir Highway journey follows one of the world’s highest and wildest roads. Starting in Osh (Kyrgyzstan), we cross into Tajikistan and travel via Sary-Tash, Karakul Lake and the Ak-Baital Pass (4,655 m) to Murghab, then descend through lunar landscapes to Langar, the Wakhan Valley and Khorog. Along the way you’ll stay with Pamiri families, soak in mineral hot springs and enjoy short walks to viewpoints and petroglyphs.
Highlights
- —Cross the Ak-Baital Pass – the highest point of the Pamir Highway
- —Overnight by Karakul Lake under incredibly clear night skies
- —Stay in local Pamiri homestays in Murghab, Langar, Yamg and Ishkashim area
- —Explore the Wakhan Valley with its fortress ruins, petroglyphs and shrines
- —Stroll through Khorog’s park and bazaar on the banks of the Panj River
Day by Day
1
Arrival in Osh
Arrive in Osh. Airport transfer to the hotel. Depending on arrival time, walk through the bazaar and visit Suleiman-Too sacred mountain for a panoramic view. Evening briefing and welcome dinner.
2
Osh – Sary-Tash – Karakul Lake (enter Tajikistan)
Drive south across green pastures to Sary-Tash and the Kyzyl-Art Pass. Border formalities at the Kyrgyz–Tajik border, then continue to Karakul Lake (3,900 m). Sunset walk by the lake, dinner and overnight in a simple guesthouse.
3
Karakul – Ak-Baital Pass – Murghab
Follow the Pamir Highway over the Ak-Baital Pass (4,655 m), the highest point of the route. Photo stops on the high-altitude plateau. Arrive in Murghab, short walk through town and bazaar. Dinner and overnight in a homestay.
4
Murghab – Alichur Plateau – Bulunkul/Yashilkul Lakes
Drive across the Alichur plateau to remote lakes Bulunkul and Yashilkul. Easy walks along the lakeshore, possible visit to a yak-herding family. Dinner and overnight in a lakeside homestay.
5
Bulunkul – Koi-Tezek Pass – Khorog
Long but beautiful driving day as the road descends from the high plateau through the Gunt Valley towards Khorog. Arrive in Khorog, stretch your legs in the riverside park. Overnight in a guesthouse or small hotel.
6
Khorog – Hot Springs – Ishkashim
After a relaxed breakfast depart along the Panj River into the Wakhan corridor. Stop at hot springs (e.g. Garmchashma or Jelandy), village viewpoints and photo stops overlooking Afghanistan. Overnight in a homestay in the Ishkashim area.
7
Ishkashim – Yamchun Fortress – Bibi Fatima – Yamg
Visit Yamchun Fortress perched above the valley, then continue to Bibi Fatima hot spring for a soak. Short walk around Yamg village and visit a small local museum (when open). Overnight in a Pamiri homestay.
8
Yamg – Langar and Petroglyphs
Drive to Langar at the end of the Wakhan Valley. Afternoon hike up the slope to see ancient petroglyphs and enjoy wide views over the valley. Dinner and overnight in a family homestay.
9
Langar – Khargush Pass – Murghab
Climb back onto the high plateau via Khargush Pass. Picnic lunch on the way. Arrive in Murghab in the late afternoon, farewell dinner with your hosts.
10
Murghab – Sary-Tash – Osh (exit Tajikistan)
Return to Kyrgyzstan via Kyzyl-Art Pass and Sary-Tash. Arrival in Osh and drop-off at the hotel or airport. End of trip.
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Duration10 days
DifficultyModerate
CountriesTajikistan, Kyrgyzstan
Best SeasonJune–September
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Pamir Highway Adventure: Roof of the World