Pamir journey

Program’s name: Pamir journey

Quantity of days: 5

Day 1: Kyrgyz border – Karakul Lake – Murgab
After crossing Kyrgyz-Tajik border, you will continue your tour on the Pamir Highway. On the way, there is a mountain lake Karakul, located at the altitude of 3 815 m. fron local language the name means “The Black Lake”. Karakul is highest huge alpine lake together with ones in Tibet and Peru. We will stop at the lake to enjoy the view and capture on your cameras. Further carry on way to Murgab. It is said that “come to this area and leave without visiting Mirgab means no Visit Pamir at all”. Murgab is must be point of Pamir, it is known as a Roof of the World. The highest point on the way will be Ak-Baital pass. Reaching 4 655 m. The amazing scenery of Murgab is associated with the surface of the Moon. Overnight in a guesthouse.

Day 2: Murgab – Khorog 
Today go on your adventure to Khorog along driving Pamir Highway, which is also called M1 Pamir Tract. It is known as a second highest mountain lake after Tibet highway. Most part of the way is on the altitude of more than 4000 m above the sea level. You will go via high passes like Koitezak, reaching 4 271 m. Despite the inaccessibility and stony geography, these areas host the rare species of animals of Tajikistan. There are diverse mammals found here: Turkestan rat, tiger cat, grizzly bear, badger, stoat, fox, grey and red wolves. Moreover, Pamir is home to considerably big population of the largest sheep in the world - Marco Polo sheep, highly endangered snow leopard. You will spend night in a guesthouse.

Day 3: Khorog – Kalai Khum
The road from Khorog to Kalai Khum is only one. In this area there are high rocky mountains over 6 000 meter, which makes hard to build other alternative roads. Driving though the Pamirs, traveler has a great chance to enjoy the untouched beauty of the landscape and admire magnificent mountains during your tour in Tajikistan. As the same time, it is possible to find out more about ethnography, history and everyday life of mountain dwellers and with this imagine how the history of humanity evolved as in the story of creation. En route, we will stop in small villages to meet local people and to observe their life. The populated settlements are located on both sides of the river in narrow mountain valleys. On the other side of the river, you will be able to see Afghan stony villages and gardens. Overnight in a home stay.

Day 4: Kalai Khum – Khoburubot – Dushanbe
Today you will drive during your tour back to the capital through exciting mountain road. 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 long valleys. You will definitely capture charming landscape on your camera. En route, there will be an opportunity to see local people, and even talk with them in Tajikistan. Tajik people are very warm-hearted, hardworking and friendly by the nature. They always respect the traditions and customs of their ancestors and like telling their stories for travelers. This tour will not provide only beautiful nature, but also make you experience the local culture and history. Overnight in a city hotel.

Day 5: Dushanbe – Airport
In the morning, your guide and driver  will pick up you to transfer to airport.