This expedition-style journey is designed for true adventure travelers seeking remote landscapes, high-altitude trekking, nomadic culture, and raw wilderness.
Travel deep into the Eastern Pamirs — across dramatic mountain passes, alpine lakes, vast high plateaus, and nomadic Kyrgyz settlements. Experience village life, Silk Road fortresses, Buddhist stupas, petroglyphs, hot springs, and wildlife-rich Zorkul Reserve.
This tour combines overland exploration with moderate trekking and authentic yurt stays, offering a rare opportunity to discover one of Central Asia’s most isolated and spectacular regions.
Tour Style: Adventure / Expedition Travel.
Physical Level: Moderate.
Maximum elevation: 4,835 m.
Day 1 – Dushanbe → Kalaikhumb.
360 km | 9 hours
We begin our journey eastward from Dushanbe toward the Pamir Mountains. Crossing the Shurobod Pass (2,200 m), we follow the Panj River, which forms the border with Afghanistan.
Arrival in Kalaikhumb in the evening.
Overnight in a local guesthouse.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Day 2 – Kalaikhumb → Bartang Valley (Emts).
218 km | 6–7 hours
Today, we enter the rugged Bartang Valley, one of the most remote areas of the Pamirs. The dramatic scenery follows the Panj River, offering views of Afghan villages across the water.
The contrast between the two sides of the river reflects different histories and lifestyles.
Overnight in the guesthouse in Emts village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3 – Gizev Valley Trek → Khorog.
Trekking 7–8 hours | Drive 90 km
Morning trek to the beautiful lakes of Gizev Valley. The trail follows the Bartang River and gradually ascends to alpine lakes surrounded by lush vegetation and dramatic mountain scenery.
After trekking, we drive to Khorog, the capital of GBAO. Visit the Botanical Garden and the local bazaar.
Overnight in hotel (3★).
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4 – Khorog → Ishkashim (Wakhan Valley).
140 km | 5–6 hours
Drive into the Wakhan Corridor along the Afghan border. Optional stop at Garm Chashma hot springs.
Visit Ishkashim village and explore the Wakhan Valley region.
Overnight in a traditional guesthouse.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5 – Ishkashim → Langar.
135 km | 7–8 hours
Visit Kahkaha Fortress and Yamchun Fortress (3rd century). Stop at Bibi Fatima hot springs and the Buddhist stupas of Vrang.
Experience traditional Wakhi culture and farming lifestyle.
Overnight in a homestay in Langar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6 – Langar → Keng Shiber (via Khargush Pass 4,344 m).
240 km | 7–8 hours
We cross into the Eastern Pamirs — a vast high-altitude plateau often compared to Tibet.
Visit petroglyph sites and the Bashgumbez mausoleum. Learn about nomadic Kyrgyz life and traditional yurt architecture.
Overnight in a nomadic herder’s yurt camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7 – Trek to Bel Airyk Pass & Zorkul Lake.
Trekking 4–5 hours | Max elevation 4,835 m
Hike to Bel Airyk Pass, a historical migration route of Marco Polo sheep. Explore the Zorkul Nature Reserve, home to rare wildlife including argali sheep, ibex, marmots, eagles, and possibly snow leopards.
Wildlife observation and panoramic views of the Hindu Kush mountains.
Overnight in a nomadic yurt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8 – Keng Shiber → Murghab.
128 km | 4–5 hours
Drive across the plateau to Murghab (3,670 m), the administrative center of Eastern Pamir.
Visit the local bazaar and explore the region.
Overnight in a homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 9 – Murghab → Karakul Lake (via Ak-Baital Pass 4,655 m).
Cross one of the highest road passes in the former Soviet Union.
Arrival at Karakul Lake (3,915 m), the highest lake in Central Asia. Explore nomadic life and traditional yak herding.
Overnight in a homestay or yurt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 10 – Murghab → Khorog (M41 Pamir Highway).
350 km | 7–8 hours
Drive along the legendary Pamir Highway (M41). High-altitude landscapes and dramatic scenery.
Overnight in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 11 – Khorog → Dushanbe.
590 km | 10–11 hours
Return drive along the Panj River to Dushanbe. Arrival in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
1 person – US $2,450
2 people – US $1,400 per person
3 people – US $1,100 per person
1 person – US $2,050
2 people – US $1,000 per person
3 people – US $700 per person
Single Room Supplement – US $55 per person.
