Osh to Dushanbe on Pamir Highway in 7 days

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Osh to Dushanbe on Pamir Highway in 7 days — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Osh to Dushanbe on Pamir Highway in 7 days, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Drive over stunning highland landscapes. Stay with local people along the way and experience the Pamiri culture. Pass the famous Wakhan Valley, on the river-border with Afghanistan, stopping by local villages and markets as well as a mix of historic sites. Enjoy panoramic views while doing the short hikes on your tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: Russian, English
Operated by: Visit Alay - Tajikistan tours

What is included

Included

Included: Transport 4WD
Included: English speaking Driver & Driver's meals and accommodation
Included: Fuel
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge

Not included

Not included: Your accommodation and meals throughout the program
Not included: Drinks
Not included: Visa & GBAO permit

Itinerary

Day 1 · Osh – Sarymogol village – Tulparkol lake at Lenin Peak Base Camp, 5 – 6 hr

Osh

Passing by

Breakfast. Drive to Sarymogol village, 4hr. A nice valley opens up when you reach Taldyck pass (3600 meters) with green pastures and yaks grazing around. Arrival in Sarymogol village and cross the bridge to get to yurt camp at Tulparkol lake (3500 m) next to Lenin Peak Base Camp, 1hr. Enjoy the beauty of snowcapped mountains. Walk around this turquoise alpine lake Tulparkol. Overnight & dinner in a yurt.

Day 2 · Tulparkol lake – border crossings – Karakul lake – 5 – 6 hr

Lake Tulpar-Kol

Passing by

Early breakfast. Take a day hike from your yurt camp to the Traveler’s pass at 4130 meters, 3 hrs. Enjoy the beauty of glaciers while walking up to the pass. Rest at the top of the Traveler’s pass to gaze at glaciers tumbling off the massive peak. Back to your yurts, 2 hrs. Lunch in a yurt. Drive to the check point, 2hr. Cross the borders and travel to Karakul lake in Tajikistan, 2 hrs. The totally different landscape opens up confirming that this is Tajikistan. Be accommodated in a guesthouse. A short walk around the lake.

Day 3 · Karakul lake – Murgab village – Alichur village, 6-7 hr

Alichur

Passing by

Travel goes on to Murgab via the highest pass Akbaital (4655 m) you will ever do in Tajikistan, 3hr. Take photos of glaciers on the pass. Lunch in Murgab village. Walk around the village and explore the town. Head on to Alichur village, 3 hrs. Overnight and dinner in a guesthouse

Day 4 · Bulungkul lake – Kargush pass – Wakhan valley – Langar village, 5-6 hr

Stop 1

Passing by

Breakfast. Take a side trip to visit alpine Bulunkul & Yashylkul lakes with nice hot springs. Drive back to the main road and head up to the Kargush pass (4 344m). Arrival at the Kargush pass and start the 3-4 hrs trek to Panorama Ridge at 4800 meters. While walking up, two small lakes behind you at roadside open up to cheer you. Enjoy the stunning mountain scenery of Great Pamir on the Afghan border on top of the pass. Walk back to your car. After the pass, drive down to the Afghanistan border for another checkpoint to check your GBAO permit. Road follows the river Pamir all the way to Wakhan valley with the chance to admire the Big Pamir of Afghanistan with nomadic Afghan Kyrgyz caravans. Great rugged Hindu Kush mountain ranges welcome you right before entering Wakhan valley. Overnight and dinner in a friendly homestay in Langar village.

Day 5 · Langar village – Yamchun fortress – Ishkashim village – Khorog city, 5-6 hr

Khorog

6 hours

Breakfast. Right after you leave your guesthouse, we do a side trip to admire the 12th century Yamchun Fortress rising from a platform of natural rock. Walk up to edge of the fort and you will have an amazing view of Wakhan valley. Further up the hillside are located the hot springs of Bibi Fatima, with its crystal waters rich in minerals. Back to the main road. Another fortress Khaaka comes up along the way at Namadgut village when you get closer to Ishkashim village. It is worth a 10 minutes stop. Continue to drive to Khorog city. Afternoon, visit the interesting Regional Museum and Central Park of Khorog city. Evening hike in a Botanical Garden that has various plants and trees to explore. Dinner at a cafe. Night in a hotel.

Day 6 · Khorog to Darvoz (Kalaikhum), 5–6 hr

Stop 1

Passing by

Breakfast. Travel to Darvoz district. A gorgeous road goes along the river up to the Vanj valley where the road widens up. The road continues along the Afghan border up to Kalaikhum village with picturesque scenery. Arrival in Kalaikhum village and be accommodated in a guesthouse.

Day 7 · Kalaikhum to Dushanbe, 5–6 hr

Dushanbe

Passing by

Breakfast. Travel to Dushanbe along the Panj river through numerous local villages along the way. Deep rocky valleys and gorgeous mountains accompany you up to the Shurobod pass before Kulab village. Lunch in a Chaikana (local cafes). Visit 11th-century Hulbuk Palace on the way and enjoy the views of the world’s highest hydropower station Nurek in a distance. Arrival in Dushanbe. Accommodation in your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Sunrise Guesthouse
No port in Osh
Bayana Guesthouse
Lovely Home For You
Guest House VIP
ASMAN Traditional Guesthouse
Konok Hostel
Konok Hostel 2
Rayan Hotel
Khostel Esal
Classic Hotel
Hotel Sunrise Osh

and 4 more pickup points

Departure Point: Osh city

Address: Pick up from any hotel within Osh city

Dates: See Availability

Return point: Drop off in any hotel within Dushanbe

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Warm clothes and layers as it gets warm during the day, but can go below freezing at night and when it rains
Good trekking shoes
Day pack to carry camera, water, sunscreen, etc.
Sun protection as the sun is very strong at altitude: Sunglasses, sunscreen (SPF 30 or above), and a sun hat /cap
Water and windproof jacket and pants. It gets especially windy on the mountain passes
Medical kit for treating blisters, traveler’s diarrhea and other minor illnesses.
Water purification tablets or drops if you want to clean the spring water
Refillable water bottle
Wet wipes and/or anti-bacterial gel to clean hands