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Tour of the Pamir Highway: Bartang Valley

#Pamir Highway #Ethno-tours #Mountains #Lakes

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Meeting point
Dushanbe
End location
Dushanbe

Duration

11 days

Length

1200 km

Location

Khorugh

Recommended group composition

1-8 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.

Intensive

Super extreme
Extreme
Intensive
Optimal
Easy
Very easy

Recommended age

16+

The price is indicated per person, group prices may vary.

2 000 $

2 000 $ / pr

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Participants

Prepayment - 600 $

Tour in brief

This is a combined tour that includes eco-tourism, jeep-touring, and trekking, covering some of the most famous spots of the Pamirs. During the trip, you will witness amazing landscapes, meet different people, and experience their way of life in unique places. Join the group and get ready to discover the Pamirs! You will learn about interesting customs, traditions, religion, and the lifestyle of the locals.

Tour organizer and guide

Taj Adventures

Taj Adventures

Our company has been operating in the tourism industry since 2010 and during this long period we have served more than 50 thousand tourists from different countries of the world.

Tour program

Day 1. Arrival in Dushanbe

Day 1. Arrival in Dushanbe

- We will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. Where we live Overnight at a hotel

Day 2. Trip to Kalaikhum

Day 2. Trip to Kalaikhum

- Jeep ride through the Nurek Sea to Kalaikhum.
- We’ll enjoy traditional food in Kulob and travel along a river that separates Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
- We will stay at a guest house surrounded by tall, beautiful mountains. Excursions and leisure Ride , Photography , Excursion Where we live Guesthouse

Day 3. Hike around Jizev village and the lake

Day 3. Hike around Jizev village and the lake

- We will walk through the village to the lake and back to the guest house and listen to the most interesting stories from the locals. Excursions and leisure Walk , Excursion. Where we live Guesthouse

Day 4. Trip to Nisur village

Day 4. Trip to Nisur village

- From Jizev, we’ll drive along the Bartang/Murghab river and stop in every village along the way, each one unique.
- The locals will greet you, chat with you, and ask questions about your country. If there’s a wedding celebration, you will be invited!
- You can dance and sing with them and enjoy yourself. Excursions and leisure Ride , Sightseeing , Photography Where we live Guesthouse

Day 5. Trip to Gudara village

Day 5. Trip to Gudara village

- From Nisur, we head to Savnob village to explore a fortress, a solar calendar, and a cave where ancient people once hid.
- From Savnob, we drive to Rukhch and Pasor, but we’ll stop in the last village of the Bartang valley, called Gudara. Excursions and leisure Walk , Photography Where we live Guesthouse

Day 6. Trip to the Jalang pasture

Day 6. Trip to the Jalang pasture

- This will be the most exciting ride.
- You’ll find yourself at 3,900 m above sea level.
- The oxygen level will be lower, making it harder to breathe, but by that time, you will have adapted.
- You will stay overnight in a yurt and enjoy local food such as yak milk, yogurt, cream, etc. Excursions and leisure Walk, Photography Where we live Guesthouse

Day 7. Trip to Karakul and Murghab

Day 7. Trip to Karakul and Murghab

- We will drive through the desert and wild areas.
- You may spot marmots, Marco Polo sheep, and other animals and birds.
- We’ll stop for lunch in Karakul, take a brief tour of the area, and continue to Murghab for the night. Excursions and leisure Walk , Photography Where we live Guesthouse

Day 8. Trip to Khorog

Day 8. Trip to Khorog

- Before heading to Khorog, we can make a quick trip to Modiyon, which is 30 km from Murghab and has amazing landscapes.
- You can bathe in a hot spring before we continue to Khorog.
-We can also fish in Alichur and stop at Javlond, which has a spa and hot springs.
- From there, we’ll head to Khorog for the night. Excursions and leisure Excursion , Walk , Photography Where we live Guesthouse

Day 9. Trip to Kalaikhum

Day 9. Trip to Kalaikhum

We will explore Khorog, visiting landmarks, the park, museum, botanical garden, Pamir house, and the town, before departing for Kalaikhum. Excursions and leisure Walk , Photography , Excursion , History Where we live Guesthouse

Day 10. Return to Dushanbe

Day 10. Return to Dushanbe

We’ll pass through the Khoborod Pass (3,252 m) to Tavildara and then head back to Dushanbe. Excursions and leisure Walk , Photography , Excursion Where we live Overnight at a hotel

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Information

What's included:

  • Transport
  • Food and water
  • Accommodation
  • Guide

What's not included:

  • Visa
  • Registration with OVIR
  • GBAO entry permit

The price is indicated per person, group prices may vary.

Is travel insurance included ?

No

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