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Into the High Pamir

Itinerary:

Dushanbe – Wakhan - Alichur – Zorkol (Sarikol) – Dushanbe
Duration:

19 days / 18 nights
Price:

on request

On Central Asian map, Pamir forms a strategic region – this is the highest mountainous part which has served as a land for many who fled the atrocities of their times and took refuge in the higher grounds. Pamir has numerous languages and dialects which is a great heritage of the migrations that have taken place over the centuries. Traces of ancient tribal communities living in the high valleys could still be seen like the Scythian burial mounds, the numerous rock drawings over 10.000 years and the reflection of ancient heritage among living. Pamir has also served as a passage for the Great Silk Road, famous Chinese pilgrims took this route, Marco Polo travelled from Tashkurgan to the court of the king of Badakshan. Trekking into the wild frontiers of its time, Pamir unfolds you into the mysteries of its time – high Pamir was the Great Game playground where the two empires met to sort out their political boundaries.

After the fall of Soviet Union this region has sprung up and presents the most challenging travel and trekking attractions with utter wilderness and diversity.

Tour program

Itinerary of «Into the High Pamir»

Day 01: Arrive Dushanbe
Meeting on arrival, assistance and transfer to Hotel
Later in the day sightseeing tour, visit of local market
Overnight

Day 02: Dushanbe/Kala-i-khum - jeep
We shall depart for the high Pamir region commonly known as GABAO – mountainous region of Gorno Badakshan. Our first experience will be with a jeep ride over Tavildara giving the first glimpse of the Pamir mountains. Afterwards descend into the narrow pass into the valley with river Pyanj (Oxus) dividing Tajikistan and Afghanistan
Overnight in a guest house

Day 03: Kala-i-khum/Khorog - jeep
We shall proceed to Khorog the regional headquarters of the mountainous Tajikistan more in the history as Badakshan. The drive through the mountains with occasional views of high mountains on either side of the divide is great contrast to Afghan where things have still not seen the arm of development with precipitous route with a herd of pastoral animals. On arrival transfer to a nice guest house by the river side
Overnight

Day 04: Khorog/Langar - jeep
Drive along the river Oxus passing through the Wakhan region of Tajikistan overlooking Afghanistan with beautiful views of Hindukush ranges
On arrival transfer to local Guest House
Overnight

Day 05: Langar/Akzoo Jailoo(3800m) - jeep
We slowly enter the high Pamir trudging through the highest wilderness
On arrival transfer to a Yurt camp
Overnight

Trek
Our trek through high pass to Zorkul (Sarikol) – the large lake forms a perfect spot for Tajik and Kyrgyz herders. The lake divides Tajikistan and Afghanistan where we can see the Afghan Sarikolis and Kyrgyz of Wakhan valley bringing in their cattle herding around the lake.
Zorkul (Sarikol) is part of the great explorers itinerary who visited these parts in the late 19^th and early 20^th century. It was the cold of February in 1838 when Capt. Wood reached the headwaters of Oxus river and named it as Lake Victoria.

Day 06 – 13: Trekking
We shall start our trekking from Akzhoo valley towards Zorkul lake

Trekking Stages:
Ak zoo - Keng tor pass crossing pass (4765m), night in tent camp.
Ken Tor pass - Zor kul lake night in tent camp
Zor kol lake - Bel airyk night in tent camp
Bel aryk - Kol bashy night in tent camp
Kol bashy - Chekene kol Lake, night in tent camp
Katar koldor - Chilap, night in tent camp
Ak jylga - Kok jigit,night in tent camp
Kok jigit - Ak kalama jailoo, overnight in yurt stay - may sight marco polo sheep
Ak kalama - Jarty gumbez, bath in hot spring, night in yurts

Day 14: Jarty Gumbaz/Murghab(3630m) – jeep
We shall meet our jeeps here to depart for Murghab. Time permitting we shall visit the Shakhty cave drawings 10,000 years old
On arrival transfer to Guest House
Overnight

Day 15: Murghab/Yahshilkul lake – jeep
This morning we shall proceed to Yashil kul lake near Bulunkul settlement. If the weather is clear we may climb upto the observatory point for a grand view of Muztagh Ata and Kongur Peaks across in the Chinese territory.
Overnight in Yurts

Day 16: Yashil kul lake/Khorog – jeep
Morning depart for Khorog driving on the Pamir Highway through Ghunt valley. On arrival transfer to Serena Inn. This evening we shall ease out Pamir adventure with a nice dinner in a private house with folk music
Overnight

Day 17: Khorog/Kala-i-Khum - jeep
Morning depart for the return journey to Kala-i-khum
Overnight

Day 18: Kala-i-khum/Dushanbe – jeep
This is the last leg of our Pamir ordeal and return to Dushanbe
On arrival transfer to Hotel Mercury
Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Overnight

Day 19: Dushanbe/Depart
Details

Details of itinerary & map

Tips to remember:
Temperatures: Being in an extreme continental zone, the temperatures vary to great extent as during the day could very hot but night could be cold. Due to the rarity of atmosphere the sun is very strong and precaution may be taken against sun burn and strong glare.
The jeep rides are often dusty
Personal medication may please be taken though we carry basic first aid box
Insect repellant could be great help while camping near the watery surroundings
Please do make sure to carry a dust proof bag for your camera
A nice binocular for wild life spotting

Airline: Turkish airlines is the best suited airline for
twice weekly flights to Dushanbe
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Tour cost in USD

Price available on request.
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