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Meeting point
Osh
End location
Dushanbe

Duration

14 days

Length

3600 km

Location

GBAO Region

Recommended group composition

1-12 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

Recommended age

18+

The price is per person for a group of 12 people.

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Price:

1 510 $ / pr

Tour in brief

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Central Asia with our unique tour that seamlessly combines cultural exploration and thrilling wilderness treks across two fascinating countries – Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Brace yourself for an adventure of a lifetime as you traverse the enigmatic landscapes of the ancient Silk Road, where every moment promises excitement and discovery.

Tour organizer and guide

Pamir Trips

Pamir Trips

Pamir Trips, based in Tajikistan, is your expert tour operator specializing in organizing captivating tours and treks across four countries along the ancient Silk Road: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan.

Tour program

Day 1. Bishkek

Day 1. Bishkek

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to the hotel for check-in and rest.

Later, you will head out to the stunning Ala Archa National Park - a scenic spot nestled in the mountains, famous for its lush juniper forests and peaceful hiking trails, making it one of Kyrgyzstan’s best natural retreats.

After returning to Bishkek, lunch will be served. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided city tour, visiting notable landmarks such as Pobeda Square, Oak Park, and Ala-Too Square - the heart of the capital.

The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Lunch, Dinner

Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Hotel

Day 2. Bishkek – Son Kul Lake

Day 2. Bishkek – Son Kul Lake

Today you will travel to one of the most breathtaking destinations in Kyrgyzstan - Son Kul Lake, located at an altitude of 3,013 meters above sea level. Its name translates from Kyrgyz as “The Last Lake,” and it is the second largest in the country.

Surrounded by majestic mountains, Son Kul offers a true escape into nature. Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to experience traditional nomadic life - taste local cuisine and spend the night in authentic yurts under a starry sky.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Yurts

Day 3. Son Kul – Naryn

Day 3. Son Kul – Naryn

After breakfast we have plenty of time to walk around the lake Glimpse in the local atmosphere, talking to local nomads living around and enjoy the wilderness of the place.

After we drive to Naryn – a small town situated in the gorge We travel over the pass and make stops to enjoy the fantastic views from the top of the pass.

Overnight in guesthouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Guesthouse

Day 4. Naryn – Kel Suu Lake

Day 4. Naryn – Kel Suu Lake

Today we will visit the rare visited, but very beautiful lake of Kyrgyzstan – Kel Suu Lake in 3500m elevation

The lake is surrounded by high cliffs from one side and Sary Beles peak 4720m from another side. This mystic lake formed in 1980s because of landslides.

We make a trekking to the lake and stay overnight in Yurts

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Yurts

Day 5. Kel Suu – Naryn

Day 5. Kel Suu – Naryn

• Today we continue to explore the surroundings of the lake
The lake occupied from all sides by caves and pits.

• After, we trek back to Naryn and stay overnight in guesthouse

• Meals: B/L/D
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Guesthouse

Day 6. Naryn – Kochkor – Burana – Bishkek

Day 6. Naryn – Kochkor – Burana – Bishkek

• Drive to Kochkor village over the 3000m pass

• In Kochkor we visit a carpet crafts family
Where we can observe the process of producing national felt carpets.

• We visit the handicraft museum before departure to Bishkek

• En route, we stop at Burana tower
An XI century minaret and open air museum of Balbals (a stone warriors).

• Overnight in hotel in Bishkek

• Meals: B/L/D
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Hotel

Day 7. Flight Bishkek - Osh. Drive to Lenin Peak base camp

Day 7. Flight Bishkek - Osh. Drive to Lenin Peak base camp

• After breakfast transfer to Manas International airport and take a flight to Osh
The ancient city of Silk road.

• The guide will meet you in Osh airport and we go to visit Sulayman Too
A holy mountain with caves and ethnographic museum inside the caves.
Sulayman Mountain was a place of pilgrimage for many people from ancient times. By the legend, this was a place of King Solomon.

• After, we start driving to Alay valley to Sary Mogol village
And climb to Tulparkul Lake 3500m, beside the base camp of Lenin Peak 7134m.

• Short trek to the bottom of Lenin Peak 7134m

• Overnight in yurt camps

• Meals: B/L/D
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Yurt camps

Day 8. Tulpar Kul – Karakul – Murghab – Alichur

Day 8. Tulpar Kul – Karakul – Murghab – Alichur

• Today we drive to Kyrgyz – Tajik border
And after cross-border procedures, drive down to Karakul Lake 4323m.

• Today we spend some time walking around Karakul Lake 3923m
One of the highest lakes of the world and the largest natural lake of Tajikistan.
In the eastern part of the lake, you can see the Avicenna Peak 7134m (former Lenin Peak).

• We drive over the second highest car road pass in the world – Aqbaytal pass 4655m
And continue our journey to Murghab.

• Murghab is an administrative center of Eastern Pamirs
After lunch in Murghab, we continue to Alichur, enjoying the breathtaking views of Pamir Plateau. This is the real roof of the world.

• Overnight in homestay or yurt in Alichur
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Yurt

Day 9. Alichur – Bulunkul Lake – Langar

Day 9. Alichur – Bulunkul Lake – Langar

• After breakfast, we drive to Bulunkul – a small hamlet
Known as the coldest place in Tajikistan. In winter, the temperature here drops down to -65 degrees Celsius.

• We visit two beautiful alpine lakes of Pamirs – Bulunkul 3735m and Yashilkul 3719m
The views are fantastic. You can make a 2-hour trek around the lakes.

• Then our journey takes us over Kargush pass 4344m
To Military Camp in Kargush, and after formalities, we drive along Pamir River to Langar – the first village of Wakhan valley.

• We pass by two beautiful alpine lakes, summer camps of shepherds
After passing the Passport Registration Control in Kargush valley, we will make a short stop at a viewpoint on the top of Langar serpentines. From here, we can observe the entire Wakhan Valley from a bird's-eye view.

• Drive down to Langar
We can have a rest, shower, and enjoy a drink while listening to local folklore – a short musical performance by the owner of homestay.

• Overnight in homestay in Langar

• Meals: B/L/D
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Homestay

Day 10. Meadow trek to the basecamp of Engels Peak

Day 10. Meadow trek to the basecamp of Engels Peak

• We drive 5 km down to Zong village and start hiking up along the small channel of water
The terrain is normal and gently goes up.

• After 1 hour hiking we reach the marble platforms full of ancient petroglyphs
The ancient petroglyphs of Langar – the message left by Scythians, Arians, Zoroastrians, and other inhabitants of these areas, for the next generation.
The petroglyphs date back to the Bronze and earlier eras and show hunting scenes, ibex, different symbols, and unknown marks.
There are more than 10,000 various pictograms here.

• Later, we continue our trek among the narrow gorge to the foot of Engels Peak
The gorge very soon turns to green lushes with a small river, where we can meet the shepherds and their stock.

• We enjoy the view of Engels Peak and surroundings and have a picnic lunch here

• After, we can stay overnight in tents or trek down to Langar
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Tents

Day 11. Langar - Khorog

Day 11. Langar - Khorog

• This morning we explore the hill with topped ziggurat of Buddhist Stuppa IV A.D.
One of the reminders of the ancient pilgrim caravans that passed through this region following the Silk Road.

• We drive down and continue exploration of the mysterious Wakhan

• Then we drive uphill to relax in the famous hot springs of Bibi Fatima
And visit the fort of Yamchun III-I B.C. – one of the most important fortifications belonging to Zoroastrian worshippers.

• Scenic view of all Wakhan valley and the Hindukush range of Afghanistan

• We reach Khorog – the capital of Pamir Mountains in the evening

• Overnight in hotel in Khorog
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Hotel

Day 12. Khorog – Kalaikhumb

Day 12. Khorog – Kalaikhumb

• After breakfast, we start sightseeing of Khorog
Visit of Botanical garden – the second highest in the world, handicraft center, jewelry shops, and Central Park.

• About 11:00 we drive to Kalaikhumb
Lunch in Rushan, domestic food.

• Overnight in guesthouse in Kalaikhumb
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo , Excursion Where we live Guesthouse

Day 13. Kalaikhumb – Dushanbe

Day 13. Kalaikhumb – Dushanbe

• We continue our journey along the Panj River to Dushanbe
We travel along the border with Afghanistan, separated only by the Panj River. You can enjoy the views of Afghanistan and observe the lifestyle of Afghani people.

• En route, we pass two short tunnels and Norak water reservoir

• After arriving in Dushanbe, transfer to hotel
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Hotel

Day 14. Dushanbe. Sightseeing

Day 14. Dushanbe. Sightseeing

• We start our city tour with a visit to the Museum of Antiquities
Rich with a wonderful collection of Buddhist art from the lost cities of the ancient Kushan Empire. The Greco-Bactrian periods' art school from various sites along the Oxus river and elsewhere, with the great statue of Buddha in Nirvana (after the destruction of the Bamiyan standing Buddha statues in Afghanistan, this is the biggest in Central Asia).

• After, we drive to Hissar
We head out of the city to the nearby town of Hissar, famous for its ancient fortification and interesting madrasahs dating back to the VII – XVI centuries.

• Lunch in open air National restaurant

• Drive back to Dushanbe, we continue our city tour with a visit to the second highest flagstaff (165m)
Rudaki park, souvenirs, and jewelry shops.

• Overnight in hotel

• Meals: B/L/D
Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Hotel

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Information

What's included:

  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure days
  • Accommodation in 3* or 5* Hotel single/twin share rooms in big cities
  • Guesthouse and Homestay accommodations en route
  • All private transportation 4WD vehicles with drivers
  • Minivans for city sightseeing’s
  • National Park entrance fee
  • Trekking guide service during treks
  • Cook service during trek
  • Food and snacks during trek
  • English speaking local guides service
  • Bottled water provided during the tour (except treks)
  • All entrance fees per sites and trekking permits

What's not included:

  • Sleeping bags and mats are not provided but can be hired locally
  • International airfares
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, alcohol, etc
  • Tips and gratuities

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