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Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan cultural tour along Pamir Highway

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Duration

10 days

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

3 - 80 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Highlights: • Museum of Antiquities – rich with wonderful collection of Buddhist art from the lost cities of ancient Kushan empire, the Greco-Bactrian periods’ with biggest in the world statue of Buddha in Nirvana. • Yashilkul Lake 3715m and travelling along enchanting Pamir Highway with epic landscapes surrounded by snowcapped peaks. • The cultural heritage of ancient Silk Road: ruins of ancient fortifications of Yamchun IV-I B.C and Kaahka III-I B.C, Buddhist ziggurats, petroglyphs and paintings of different ages, Pamiri house, solar calendars and other mysteries of Wakhan valley. • A day trek to the basecamp of Peak Engels 6507m with sightseeing of more than 8000 ancient petroglyphs dated back to Bronze era, remote areas with unspoiled nature, memorable views and lifestyle of locals in Langar. • Yak riding event in Eastern Pamirs, exploration of nomads culture and lifestyle and sightseeing of the base camp of Lenin Peak 7134m. Yurt-stay and fantastic views of Tulparkul lake 3500m

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

our guide will meet you in Meeting Hall of Dushanbe airport. The guide will have a nameplate with the name of our company PAMIR TRIPS. When all the members of the group arrive, the guide will organize the transfer to hotel. - Time zone: Asia/Dushanbe

What's included

Lunch: 10

Dinner: 10

Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast: 9

Bottled water will be provided 1.5 liter per person per day

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Dushanbe. City tour

Upon arrival at the airport, your guide will meet you and organize your transfer hotel, where you can have rest and breakfast. Later, around 10:00 a.m, we start our city tour with visit of Museum of Antiquities – rich with wonderful collection of Buddhist art from the lost cities of ancient Kushan Empire. The Greco-Bactrian periods’ arts school from various sites along the Oxus river and elsewhere, with great statue of Buddha in Nirvana (After destroying of Bamyans’ standing Buddha statues in Afghanistan, this is the biggest in Central Asia).

Overnight in 3-4 star hotel

Lunch: We will have lunch in traditional Tajik Restaurant. For vegetarians we prepare special offers, discussed in personal

Dinner: Dinner we have in restaurant

Day 2: Dushanbe - Kalakhumb

The guide and drivers meet the guests from hotel and start the journey to Kalaikhumb via Kulyab. In Kulyab we visit Hamadoni mazar. Drive along Panj river very close to Afghanistan. You can observe the lifestyle of Afghan people and spectacular views of Pamir highway. Overnight in guesthouse in Kalaikhumb

Guesthouse in Kalaikhumb

Lunch: We have Lunch in Tahir Restaurant in Kulyab

Dinner: Dinner we have in Kalakhumb guesthouse prepared by local family

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Day 3: Kalakhumb – Khorog

In Khorog we can visit a Central Park famous with stone paths and open air restaurant in the bank of Gund River. The guests can visit the Handicraft center De-Pamiri and tourism information center as well.

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Day 4: Khorog - Hisor

We continue our journey with sightseeing of Wakhan valley. Wakhan corridor become famous after the Great Game in XIX century, which divided this valley between Russian and British Empires, using Panj river, as a border. If our visit happens on Saturday, we have opportunity to visit one of the most famous tajik – afghan bazaar in Afghanistan territory, near the bridge in Ishkashim. We stop to observe the Darshay canyon and ancient shrine, then, we drive uphill to relax in famous hot springs of Bibi Fatima and visit the fort of Yamchun III-I B. C - one of the most important fortifications belonged to Zoroastrian worshippers. Scenic view to all Wakhan valley and Hindukush range of Afghanistan. We explore the hill with topped ziggurat of Buddhist Stuppa IV A.D. one of reminders of the ancient pilgrim caravans that passed through this region following the Silk Road

Overnight in Hissor village in local home stay with lovely family. Here we do not provide single supplement.

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Day 5: Trek to the meadow of Engels Peak 6507m

Our drivers drop us 5 km down to Zong village and from here we start hiking up along the small channel of water. The terrain is normal and gently goes up. After 1 hour hiking we reach the marble platforms full of ancient petroglyphs; The ancient petroglyphs of Langar – the message left by Scythians, Arians, Zoroastrians and other habitants of these area, for next generation The petroglyphs date back to Bronze and earlier eras and show the hunting scenes, ibex, different symbols and unknown marks. There are more than 10000 of various pictograms here. Later, we continue our trek among the narrow gorge to the foot of Engels peak. The gorge very soon turns to green lushes with Small River, where we can meet the shepherds and stocks. We enjoy the view to Engels peak and surroundings and have picnic lunch here. After we can stay in overnight in tents.

We have opportunity to stay in tents or trek back and stay in home-stay. Clarify with guide

Lunch: we will have a picnic lunch with great view to Hindukush Range

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Day 6: Hissor - Bulunkul

Today our journey take us over Kargush pass 4344m to Military Camp in Kargush and after formalities drive along Pamir river to Bulunkul valley. We will make a short stop in viewpoint on the top of Langar serpentines, to observe all Wakhan valley from birds fly altitude. We pass by two beautiful alpine lakes, summer camps of shepherds. Here we begin to understand why people choose these grandiose latitudes as a place for life .We reach M42 Pamir Highway, than turn right to visit the coldest place of Tajikistan – Bulunkul lake (3737m) with breathtaking landscapes. In winter time the weather temperature here drops down to - 60°C. After, we drive down to visit the most beautiful alpine lake of Pamirs – Yashilkul lake (3719m). The guests can do fishing and observe the life style of nomad Kyrgyz living around. Good chance of trying the delicious fish of the lakes. Overnight in home-stay in Bulunkul.

Overnight in home-stay with pit toilets and no shower due to hard life conditions

Lunch: picnic lunch in Khargush pass

Dinner: dinner in homestay prepared by local family

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Day 7: Bulunkul - Murghab

We continue the journey along Pamir Highway through the picturesque Alichur valley to Murgab. Today we have plenty of time for observing the nomad Kyrgyz tribes with their yaks. We visit the sacred lake Aq Baliq (white fish). Accommodation in home-stay in Murghab. At night the clear view of the Milky Way is unparalleled

Accommodation in local home stay with lovely family

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Day 8: Murghab - Sari Mogol

After breakfast, we start the journey to Karakul – a small hamlet habited by Kyrgyz people. The views of mountains and glaciers along the way are simply breath taking. The road takes us to the highest pass of ex USSR - the Ak Baital Pass (The White Horse Pass 4655m). This is indeed, the real “The Roof of the World” and the hidden site in this expanse of arid landscape is the stunning Karakul Lake, created millions of years ago by a meteorite and noted as one of the most geologically fascinating places on earth. The lake is too high to support aquatic life. After lunch in local guesthouse, we pass by the stunning Karakul lake and drive over Kizil Art pass 4336m, at the top of which we pass the Tajik cross border point. End of Tajik section at Kyzyl Art pass 4336, which forms the border with Tajikistan and after driving the 25km neutral zone pass the Kyrgyz border cross point. After completing border formalities, we cross into Kyrgyzstan and drive down to Sari Mugul village.

mini hotel in Sary Mogol

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Lunch: lunch we have in Karakul village in local guesthouse

Dinner: dinner we have in Sary Mogol guesthouse

Day 9: Sary Mogol - Tulparkul. Trek to the base camp of Lenin Peak 7134m

After breakfast, we drive up to the lake. The Tulparkul lake is at 3500m near the base camp in foot of Lenin peak 7134m. Here we accommodate in yurts, and can have the optional hike towards the Lenin glacier with stunning view to the peaks. Those, who will not go hiking can walk around the lake or have rest in yurts. Overnight in Yurts

Overnight in Yurts in 3500m altitude

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Day 10: Tulpar Kul - Osh

Today we will travel among wide Alay valley with herds of horses to typical Kyrgyz villages and pass over Chiyirchik pass 2402m and Taldik pass 3589m with stunning view on the top. Arrive in Osh – the second capital of Kyrgyzstan. After delicious Uygur cuisine in local restaurant, we walk to visit sacred Solomon Mountain (Sulayman Too), one of the most famous shrines of the Islamic world in Central Asia, following the trail of pilgrims to the top of the hill. We also explore the caves and if the time permits visit the Historical museum placed inside the caves of Sulayman Too. In the evening, we have a farewell dinner together in traditional restaurant. Overnight Eco House Hotel or similar. Tour ends with transfer to the airport.

Overnight in Hotel Eco House in Osh

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Dinner: Today is a farewell dinner with our drivers and guide, so we will say good bye to each other in good restaurant

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