Wakhan Valley Tour: A Journey to the Edge of the World

Time: 09:00

• Meet tourists at Dushanbe International Airport or at their hotel.

On the Way to Kulob

• Distance: 196 km drive from Dushanbe.
• Visit the Hulbuk Fortress (165 km from Dushanbe).

Hulbuk Fortress

• From the 9th to the 11th centuries, the Hulbuk Fortress was located in the center of one of the four largest cities in Central Asia.
• It was the residence of Shah (King) Khatlon.
• The citadel was guarded by a giant salt hill, a crucial resource in Silk Road trade.

Kulob

• Distance: 31 km from Hulbuk.
• In the center of Kulob, visit the Mir Said Ali Hamadoni Memorial Complex:
• Memorial of the 14th-century poet, philosopher, and thinker.
• Includes graves of Muhammad, relatives, and Sheikh Shokhi Tolikoni.
• Attractions:
• Museum of the 2700th anniversary of Kulob.
• Museum of literary heritage of Mir Said Ali Hamadoni.
• House-museum of Saydali Valizod.

Lunch

• Time: 14:00

On the Way to Kalai Khumb (Darvaz)

• Distance: 169 km drive from Kulob.
• Time: Arrival at 20:00.

Kalai Khumb, Darvaz

• Check-in at the hotel.
• Dinner and rest.

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Breakfast

• Time: 08:00
• Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit to the Ancient City of Karon

• Time: 09:00
• In 2012, Tajik and Russian archaeologists discovered the ancient city of Karon in the Darvaz region of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region.
• Key findings:
• Temples: Including fragments of a five-domed church, a temple of fire, water, and two temples of the wind.
• Artifacts: A fragment of the sacred Zoroastrian book "Avesta", remains of a large polo ground, windmill, halls, and administrative and residential premises.
• Significance: Considered one of the largest mountain "residences" of local kings.

Journey to Khorog

• Time: 11:00
• Distance: 243 km from Kalai Khumb.
• Lunch during the trip.

Arrival in Khorog

• Time: 20:00
• Check-in at the hotel.
• Dinner and rest.

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Breakfast

• Time: 08:00
• Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to Ishkashim Region

• Time: 09:00
• Distance: 108 km from Khorog.
• Accommodation in hotels or the Garmchashma Sanatorium.

Visit to the Healing Spring "Garmchashma"

• The Garmchashma Mineral Spring is located at an altitude of 2325 meters above sea level.
• Features:
• The spring is filled with hot turquoise water rich in minerals such as iron, aluminum, magnesium, strontium, and fluorine.
• Lunch is served during the visit.

End of the Day

• Time: 17:00
• Return to the hotel.
• Dinner and rest.

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Breakfast

• Time: 08:00
• Breakfast at the hotel.

Hike Through the Villages and Mountain Gorges of the Wakhan Valley

• Time: 09:00
• The Wakhan Valley lies between the southwest of Tajikistan in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region and the northeast of Afghanistan.

Namadgut

• Located just 2 km from the village of Namadgut, visit the Fortress Kah-Kakha:
• A ruined fort with panoramic views of the Pyanj River.
• Offers breathtaking vistas of Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

Yamchun

• This picturesque village is built on a cliff and features the 2000-year-old Yamchun Fortress:
• The fortress, dating back to the Kushan Empire, protected townspeople.
• The most remarkable site in the Wakhan Valley, with stunning views of the valley and the Afghan Hindu Kush peaks.
• Nearby attractions: The famous Bibi Fatima hot springs.

Vrang

• Vrang showcases the cultural and religious diversity of the ancient Silk Road.
• Key site:
• A 4th-century Buddhist stupa, perched on the highest point in the village.
• The stupa’s origins and history remain largely unknown, but it offers magnificent views of the valley.

Lunch

• Lunch during the trip.

Accommodation and Dinner

• Time: 18:00
• Check-in at the hostel.
• Dinner and rest.

What to visit Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live hostel

Breakfast

• Time: 08:00
• Breakfast at the hostel.

Hike Through the Wakhan Valley

• Time: 09:00
• Continue exploring the Wakhan Valley, visiting ancient fortresses and mountain gorges.

Zong

• A small settlement featuring the Abreshim-Kal'a Fortress:
• Built to defend against Chinese and Afghan invaders.

Langar

• A key destination in the Wakhan Valley, popular among tourists:
• Known for hosting bikers and drivers traveling along the Pamir Highway.
• At the top of the village are the most significant petroglyphs in Tajikistan, depicting ancient art and symbols.

Lunch

• Lunch is served during the hike.

Return to the Hostel and Dinner

• Time: 18:00
• Return to the hostel.
• Dinner and rest.

Excursions and leisure Walk , Photo Where we live Hostel

Breakfast

• Time: 08:00
• Breakfast at the hostel.

Return Trip to Dushanbe (First Leg)

• Time: 09:00
• Begin the return journey towards Dushanbe.
• Distance: 341 km from the Wakhan Valley to Qalai Khumb (Darvoz).

Lunch

• Lunch is served during the journey.

Arrival in Qalai Khumb (Darvoz)

• Time: 19:00
• Overnight stay in Qalai Khumb.

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Tour Itinerary: Return to Dushanbe

Breakfast

• Time: 07:00
• Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to Dushanbe

• Time: 08:00
• Distance: 362 km drive from Qalai Khumb to Dushanbe.
• Lunch during the trip.

Arrival in Dushanbe

• Time: 18:00
• End of the tour.
• Seeing off tourists.

Where we live Witout accommodation