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By the footsteps of silver miners on the Silk Road

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Meeting point
Dushanbe
End location
Dushanbe

Duration

15 days

Length

1976 km

Location

Khorugh

Recommended group composition

2-8 per

Difficulty level

Very easy - Suitable for individuals with minimal physical fitness or experience. Involves short, flat walks with little elevation gain or loss.

Easy - Requires basic physical fitness. Involves moderate walking on well-maintained trails with gentle inclines and declines.

Optimal - Suitable for individuals with average physical fitness. Involves moderate to challenging hiking, often with some elevation gain or loss.

Intense - Demands good physical fitness and endurance. Involves long hikes on rugged terrain with significant elevation changes.

Extreme - Suitable for experienced hikers and mountaineers. Involves technical climbing, glacier crossings, and exposure to high-altitude environments.

Super extreme - Reserved for highly skilled and experienced adventurers. Involves challenging mountaineering expeditions with significant risks and potential dangers.

Optimal

Recommended age

18+

The price indicated is per person for a group of 4 people.

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Tour in brief

This name was invented based on the fact that the highlight of the route is a visit to the ancient settlement of Samarkandak, located at an altitude of 4200 meters, where silver mining was carried out. Founded in the XI century, according to archaeologists, over 1,500 people lived in this settlement. The city disappeared for unknown reasons after 100 years of existence.

Tour organizer and guide

LLC Javohir Tour

LLC Javohir Tour

The travel company LLC "Javokhir Tour" has been a leader in the Tajik market of travel services for over 20 years. We cooperate only with trusted operators and partners, and will make your vacation as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.


Tour program

Day 1. Dushanbe - Hissar

Day 1. Dushanbe - Hissar

Tour starts with sightseeing the Dushanbe city: National museum, Museum of Ethnography, unique architecture of Ismaili Center
• Lunch in traditional restaurant
• Drive 30km out of Dushanbe to visit Hissar Fortress and old madrasa dated back to the 12 century
• Dinner and overnight in Dushanbe
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Hotel

Day 2. Dushanbe - Kalai Khum

Day 2. Dushanbe - Kalai Khum

Departure from Dushanbe to Kalai Khum
• En route, we stop in the panoramic view to Norak, water reservoir
• Lunch in the Kulob city
• Visit mazar of Mir Said Ali Hamadoni
• Drive via Shurabad pass down to High Pamirs, further upstream along Panj River, which serves as the border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan
• Dinner and overnight in the guest house in Kalai Khum
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , History Where we live Guesthouse

Day 3. Kalai Khum - Khorog

Day 3. Kalai Khum - Khorog

Departure to Poi Mazor, the last village of Vanj Valley
• En route, visit the ruins of ancient Zoroastrian city of Karon in Darvaz city
• Accommodation in hotel in Khorog
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Hotel

Day 4. Khorog

Day 4. Khorog

• Sightseeing the city: Central park, Tourism information center, Ismaili Jamoathona
• Lunch in traditional restaurant
• Botanical garden and main market of Khorog
• Dinner and overnight in hotel
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Hotel

Day 5. Khorog - Rin Village

Day 5. Khorog - Rin Village

Departure from Khorog to Rin Village
• On the way visit of Garmchashma hot spring, lunch in Iskashim - administrative center of Wakhan district
• Dinner and overnight in the Pamiri guesthouse
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Guesthouse

Day 6. Rin - Langar (Vahan corridor)

Day 6. Rin - Langar (Vahan corridor)

• Departure for Langar Village
• On the way we visit shrine place "Shohi mardon", Kahkaha Yamchyn fortresses, and Bibi Fotima hot spring
• Lunch in Yamg Village
• After lunch we visit museum of Muboraki Vahoni and his solar calendar
• Departure to Langar Village, accommodation in the guesthouse
• Short hiking to Petroglyphs 5km far from village
• Back to guest house
• Dinner and overnight
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Guesthouse

Day 7. Langar - Bulunkul and Yashikul lakes

Day 7. Langar - Bulunkul and Yashikul lakes

Drive via Khargoosh pass 4320m to Bulunkul Lake 3745 m and Yashikul Lake 3417 m
• Picnic lunch on the way
• Continue to Bulunkul hamlet
• Dinner and overnight in Bulunkul
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Guesthouse

Day 8. Bulunkul Village - Samarkandak ancient silver-miners city

Day 8. Bulunkul Village - Samarkandak ancient silver-miners city

• Drive back to the main road
• Lunch in Alichor
• After lunch drive via Western Bozordara pass 4664m to visit the ancient city of silver miners called Samarkandak
• Dinner and overnight in tent
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Tents

Day 9. Samarkandak

Day 9. Samarkandak

Whole day to explore the mines of Samarkandak
• Ruins of the city in the altitude 4000m above sea level
• Picnic lunch
• Free time for exploring
• Overnight in tent
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Tents

Day 10. Samarkandak - Alichor - Valier of Snow Leopards

Day 10. Samarkandak - Alichor - Valier of Snow Leopards

• Drive back via Western Bozordara pass4664 to Alichor
• Lunch
• Drive to Snow Leopard Valier
• The Valier is special made for old and injured Snow Leopards that cannot survive in the wild
• Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Guesthouse

Day 11. Snow Leopard Valier - Jelondi

Day 11. Snow Leopard Valier - Jelondi

Drive via Koy-Tezek pass 4200m to Jelondi hot spring
• Accommodation in the guesthouse
• Lunch
• Free time for walking and relaxing in the hot spring
• Dinner in the guest house
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Guesthouse

Day 12. Jelondi - Khorog

Day 12. Jelondi - Khorog

• Drive back to Khorog
• Lunch in the Khorog city
• Drive to Rushan
• Accommodation in the guesthouse
• Sightseeing the Vamar Fortress, which was one of the residences of an ancient
• Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Guesthouse

Day 13. Rushon - Kalai Khum

Day 13. Rushon - Kalai Khum

• Breakfast
• Drive back to Kalai Khum. Lunch on the way
• We arrive to Kalai Khum
• Accommodation in the guesthouse
• Dinner and overnight
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Guesthouse

Day 14. Kalai Khum - Dushanbe

Day 14. Kalai Khum - Dushanbe

• Breakfast
• Drive to Dushanbe via Haburrabod pass 3720 m
• On the way we pass a beauty valley of Tavildara
• Lunch on the way
• We arrive to Dushanbe
• Accommodation in hotel
• Free time
• Dinner and overnight in Dushanbe
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Hotel

Day 15. Dushanbe

Day 15. Dushanbe

• Transfer to airport and departure home
Where we live Without accommodation

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Information

What's included:

  • All moves
  • Accommodation with meals
  • Full board
  • Guide services
  • Entrance tickets to all attractions indicated in the program
  • What's not included:
  • Air travel
  • Medical insurance

What's not included:

  • Air travel
  • Medical insurance

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