JEEP TOUR IN PAMIR
Tajikistan is simply an ideal place for jeep tour lovers. The Pamir Highway is called one of the most beautiful roads in the world. Pamir was included in the world ranking of “100 Global Sustainable Destinations”. Pamir was also included in the top ten of the American magazine National Geographic Traveler as one of the best destinations for tourism.
TOUR PROGRAM:
Day 1. Dushanbe
Arrival in Dushanbe. Begin the excursion to the city's main sights: Ismail Somoni Square, Rudaki Park, the park with the highest flagpole in Central Asia (165 m), Istiklol Square, Rudaki Park near the Presidential Palace and Parliament Square, and Kokhi Navruz. Lunch at a restaurant featuring national cuisine. After lunch, we will go on an excursion to the Hisor Fortress. Back in Dushanbe, we will visit the Mehrgon Bazaar and the National Museum. Dinner and drop-off at the hotel.
Day 2. Dushanbe - Kalai Khumb (Darvaz)
Early in the morning, begin the journey towards the Khorog and the Pamirs through Kalai Khumb. Kalai Khumb is the centre of the Darvaz district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of the Republic of Tajikistan. You will pass through the Sagirdasht Pass (Khaburabad). Here you will see beautiful landscapes, a view of snowy peaks and several passes. Stop in several villages to get acquainted with the local life. Arrival in Kalai Khumb. Accommodation in a guest house. Dinner.
Distance 310 km., 7-8 hours drive lunch and beverages included
Расстояние 310 км., поездка на 7-8 часов
Day 3. Kalai Khumb - Khorog
The path runs along the Panj River, which is a tributary of the mighty Amu Darya River and along which the border of Tajikistan with Afghanistan passes. This is an exciting trip. The Khorog city, a small town in a mountain valley, the capital of the autonomous Gorno-Badakhshan region. The city is located at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, along both sides of the Gant River. A few kilometers downstream, the Gant joins the Panj River, which marks the border with Afghanistan. In Khorog, we visit the Botanical Garden. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Distance 260 km, 6-7 hours drive lunch and beverages included
Day 4. Khorog - Ishkashim - Yamg - Langar
In the morning departure to visit the famous hot spring Garmchashma. Next stop is Ishkashim, a small town located at the mouth of the Wakhan Corridor, where the Great Game ended in the 19th century. Before reaching Ishkashim, we stop for a short walk to the ruins of an ancient fortress called Kah-Kakha. Kaakha or Kah-Kakha is a fortress from the 4th century AD, the Kushan era. In the Wakhan Corridor we will have amazing views of the Pamirs on the left and the Hindu Kush on the right, also see the peak of Karl Marx (6723 m) and the Zoroastrian "Fortress of Fire Worshippers", visit the hot springs at Bibi Fatima. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse in the village of Langar.
Distance 260 km., 6-7 hours drive lunch and beverages included
Day 5. Langar - Bulunkul - Yashilkul
We will start the day with a visit to the petroglyphs. More than 600 rock paintings were created by the ancient inhabitants of this area. Drive to Bulunkul via the Khargush Pass (4344m), the source of the Amu Darya River. Drive around the outskirts of this region. There are many different lakes - Lake Bulunkul and Yashil-Kul, located at an altitude of 3,700 meters above sea level, are located in the Murghab region. There is a possibility to see yaks, a unique species of domestic animals that have common features with cows and sheep, traditionally used as a beast of burden, in addition to milk and meat products. Dinner and overnight in a guest house.
Distance 160 km., the trip is designed for 4-5 hours lunch and beverages included
Day 6. Yashilkul - Koy Tezek Pass (4270m) - Gunt Pass - Khorog
Beginning of way back to Dushanbe. After crossing the Koy-Tezek Pass, we will stop in the village of Zhelon, which has famous hot springs. Continuation of the trip to Khorog along the Gunt Valley. Arrival in Khorog. Dinner and night at the hotel.
Distance 250 km, the trip is designed for 5-6 hours lunch and beverages included
Day 7. Khorog - Kalai Khumb
All the way along the Panj River. This is a fascinating trip. Dinner and overnight in Kalai Khumb.
Distance 260 km., the trip is designed for 6-7 hours lunch and beverages included
Day 8. Kalai Khumb - Kulyab - Dushanbe
Departure to Dushanbe along the southern road through Kulyab, the fortress of Khulbuk, Dangara and Nurek cities. In Nurek you can visit the Nurek reservoir and visit the hydroelectric power station. Gala dinner.
Distance 360 km., the trip is designed for 6-7 hours lunch and beverages included
Tour payment:
For this route, 100% px`repayment must be made no later than 2 weeks before the start of the route.
TOUR PROGRAM:
Day 1. Dushanbe
Arrival in Dushanbe. Begin the excursion to the city's main sights: Ismail Somoni Square, Rudaki Park, the park with the highest flagpole in Central Asia (165 m), Istiklol Square, Rudaki Park near the Presidential Palace and Parliament Square, and Kokhi Navruz. Lunch at a restaurant featuring national cuisine. After lunch, we will go on an excursion to the Hisor Fortress. Back in Dushanbe, we will visit the Mehrgon Bazaar and the National Museum. Dinner and drop-off at the hotel.
Day 2. Dushanbe - Kalai Khumb (Darvaz)
Early in the morning, begin the journey towards the Khorog and the Pamirs through Kalai Khumb. Kalai Khumb is the centre of the Darvaz district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of the Republic of Tajikistan. You will pass through the Sagirdasht Pass (Khaburabad). Here you will see beautiful landscapes, a view of snowy peaks and several passes. Stop in several villages to get acquainted with the local life. Arrival in Kalai Khumb. Accommodation in a guest house. Dinner.
Distance 310 km., 7-8 hours drive lunch and beverages included
Расстояние 310 км., поездка на 7-8 часов
Day 3. Kalai Khumb - Khorog
The path runs along the Panj River, which is a tributary of the mighty Amu Darya River and along which the border of Tajikistan with Afghanistan passes. This is an exciting trip. The Khorog city, a small town in a mountain valley, the capital of the autonomous Gorno-Badakhshan region. The city is located at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, along both sides of the Gant River. A few kilometers downstream, the Gant joins the Panj River, which marks the border with Afghanistan. In Khorog, we visit the Botanical Garden. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Distance 260 km, 6-7 hours drive lunch and beverages included
Day 4. Khorog - Ishkashim - Yamg - Langar
In the morning departure to visit the famous hot spring Garmchashma. Next stop is Ishkashim, a small town located at the mouth of the Wakhan Corridor, where the Great Game ended in the 19th century. Before reaching Ishkashim, we stop for a short walk to the ruins of an ancient fortress called Kah-Kakha. Kaakha or Kah-Kakha is a fortress from the 4th century AD, the Kushan era. In the Wakhan Corridor we will have amazing views of the Pamirs on the left and the Hindu Kush on the right, also see the peak of Karl Marx (6723 m) and the Zoroastrian "Fortress of Fire Worshippers", visit the hot springs at Bibi Fatima. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse in the village of Langar.
Distance 260 km., 6-7 hours drive lunch and beverages included
Day 5. Langar - Bulunkul - Yashilkul
We will start the day with a visit to the petroglyphs. More than 600 rock paintings were created by the ancient inhabitants of this area. Drive to Bulunkul via the Khargush Pass (4344m), the source of the Amu Darya River. Drive around the outskirts of this region. There are many different lakes - Lake Bulunkul and Yashil-Kul, located at an altitude of 3,700 meters above sea level, are located in the Murghab region. There is a possibility to see yaks, a unique species of domestic animals that have common features with cows and sheep, traditionally used as a beast of burden, in addition to milk and meat products. Dinner and overnight in a guest house.
Distance 160 km., the trip is designed for 4-5 hours lunch and beverages included
Day 6. Yashilkul - Koy Tezek Pass (4270m) - Gunt Pass - Khorog
Beginning of way back to Dushanbe. After crossing the Koy-Tezek Pass, we will stop in the village of Zhelon, which has famous hot springs. Continuation of the trip to Khorog along the Gunt Valley. Arrival in Khorog. Dinner and night at the hotel.
Distance 250 km, the trip is designed for 5-6 hours lunch and beverages included
Day 7. Khorog - Kalai Khumb
All the way along the Panj River. This is a fascinating trip. Dinner and overnight in Kalai Khumb.
Distance 260 km., the trip is designed for 6-7 hours lunch and beverages included
Day 8. Kalai Khumb - Kulyab - Dushanbe
Departure to Dushanbe along the southern road through Kulyab, the fortress of Khulbuk, Dangara and Nurek cities. In Nurek you can visit the Nurek reservoir and visit the hydroelectric power station. Gala dinner.
Distance 360 km., the trip is designed for 6-7 hours lunch and beverages included
Tour payment:
For this route, 100% px`repayment must be made no later than 2 weeks before the start of the route.
