Along the Wakhan corridor

Program’s name: Along the Wakhan corridor

Quantity of days: 6

Day 1: Kyrgyz border – Karakul Lake – Murgab
In Tajik side, you will carry on your adventure on the legendary Pamir Highway. Just on the right of Pamir Tract, there is a lake called Karakul, which lies at the altitude of 3 815 m. In translation, the name means “The Black Lake”. Karakul is highest huge alpine lake after the lakes in Tibet and Peru. During the short tour at the lake, you will be able to take some photos of the lake. Then continue to Murgab, the most remote part of Tajikistan. It is often said that “come to this area and leave without visiting Mirgab means no visit Pamir at all”. Murgab is known as a Roof of the World. Today we will drive via Ak-Baital pass, which is 4 655 m. The incredible scenery of Murgab is associated with the surface of the Moon by many travelers. Overnight in a guesthouse.

Day 2: Murgab – Yashil Kul Lake – Bulunkul Lake – Langar
There are many beautiful alpine lakes in Pamir: some of them are Yashil Kul and Bulunkul (Blue lakes), which located at the altitude of 3 700 m in Murghab region. The Bulunkul Lake magically change its color depending on the sunlight: from violet to dark-blue. Surprisingly there are some fish was found in the lake. Moreover, you will see half-wild animals like yak. It is one kind of animal, which has characteristics of cow and sheep. Local people use yaks for milk and meat, because they do not need much care as far as they live in the mountain terrain. They are able to survive in the harsh winters. On the way, we drive through Naizatash pass, which reach 4 137 m. in the afternoon, continue to Langar. Night in a homestay.

Day 3: Langar – Khorog
Today is the most exciting part of Pamirs to travel to. Your tour will go along the Tajik-Afghan border to Khorog village, which is situated in the middle of the Asia. Famous Pamir Mountains symbolize celestial, snow-capped mountains, eternal glaciers, silver blue rivers and vast valleys, endless deserts. It is obvious why these mountains called as “the Roof of the World”. The average elevation of Pamir is between 3500 m and 4200 m. It is one of the high and rare place in the world, where inhabitants of this place could preserve the real ethnic and cultural traditions. For centuries, Pamir people live in these areas were divided by the high mountains, which led to the development of difference in culture and languages. Dinner at the local restaurant and night will be in guesthouse.

Day 4: Khorog – Kalai Khum
After breakfast, drive Kalai Khum over 6 00 meters mountains of Tajikistan. Because of the high rocky mountains around, there is only one road goes through. In addition to the glorious beauty of the Pamir, travelling to these areas offers to find out more about the developing of history, culture and life style of the mountain habitants. Observing them, gives an idea of how the history of the human beings advanced to the modern world. En route, possible to take a break at small village to meet local people and communicate with them. Most of the settlements are on the two sides of the river, just on the other side you will be able to see Afghan villages. You will spend a night in a homestay.

Day 5: Kalai Khum – Khoburubot – Dushanbe
Today you will drive to the capital through impressive mountain road during your tour in Tajikistan. The road goes via Khoburubot Pass, reaching 3 252 m on the famous Western Pamir Tract. On the way, you will see mesmerizing beauty of mountain rivers and vast valleys and take some pictures. En route, there will be an opportunity to see local people, and even talk with them. Tajik people are very warm-hearted, hardworking and friendly by the nature. They always respect the traditions and customs of their ancestors. This tour will not provide only beautiful nature, but also make you experience the local culture and history. Dinner will be served at local restaurant and overnight in a city hotel.

Day 6: Dushanbe – Airport
Today is the last day in Tajik land and transfer to the airport.