Adventure in Pamirs

Welcome Tajikistan! After you arrive at Dushanbe Airport, our guide and the driver will greet you there and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The lunch is the delicious traditional local food. Afterwards, we will head to National Museum of Antiquities to see the famous Sleeping Buddha. There are more than 500 collections here which fully reflect the history and culture of Central Asia. Then proceed to Botanical Garden and Victory Park to appreciate the natural beauty of the city.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Dushanbe Hotel

Hisor Fortress is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tajikistan. Today, we will first drive westward for 30 kilometers (19 miles) to visit it. The Fortress has a history of more than 3,000 years. In the existing remains, the Sangin Mosque built 1,300 years ago is featured by the four bottomless water tanks embedded in the walls, which have optimized greatly the acoustic effect of the hall. The next stop is the beautiful Rudaki Park. In the center of it stands the statue of Rudaki, the father of Persian literature. Many scenic spots in Dushanbe are distributed around the park. So after leaving there, we will have photo stops at the National Library, White House, National State Seal, House of parliament, Statue of Ismoil Somoni, Ministry of Inner Affairs, and Dushanbe Flagpole one by one. Then, we enjoy lunch and have a short break. In the afternoon, we will set out to National Museum and the sumptuous Navruz Palace. Finally, the guide will show you around the Asian Bazaar. The dinner will be the authentic Tajik meal.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Dushanbe Hotel

After breakfast, we will leave for a small village called Kalai-Khumb located on the Pamir Plateau. In midway, we will stop over at Nurek water reservoir, home to a large earth-filling dam with a height of 300 meters (984 feet). Afterwards, continue to drive through the Shuraba pass at the altitude of 2,267 meters (7,438 feet) to reach the Pamir region. The rolling and magnificent snow mountains, blue lake and the large carpet of grass have formed a splendid ecological scroll there. We will stay in a local hotel tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Karon Palace Hotel

Today we will drive to Khorog along Panj River, the natural border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan. During the way, we will meet the Pamiris. Since they have lived in the remote mountains for a long time and have little interaction with the outside world, their language, culture and traditions are all different from the Tajiks. Check in the hotel upon arrival in Khorog.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lal Hotel

In the morning, we will first drive 10 kilometers (6 miles) to the world's second highest Botanical Garden with an altitude of 2,200 meters (7,218 feet). Over 17,000 arbors and shrubs from all over the world are growing there. What is followed is the Garm Chashma Hot Spring Resort where numerous people enjoy a bath to cure the skin disease. In the end, we will take the car to Ishkashim.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Bahodur Guesthouse

Today, guide will take you to the Wakhan Corridor. First, we are going to visit Kaahka and Yamchun Fortresses built in 3rd century BC. Then head to one of the most visited hot springs in Pamirs - Bibi Fatima Hot Springs. You can also take a comfortable bath there at your own expense if interested. Next, pay a visit to the Buddhist complex located on the high cliff in Vrang village. The final stop is Village of Yamg, where Mubarak Kadam Wakhani used to live and work. To memorize this great man, House-Museum of Mubarak Kadam Wakhani is constructed. Beside it is the stone pillar he used to calculate the solar calendar in the past. In the end, we will go on driving to Langar and stay overnight in a homestay there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Dawlatkhon Homestay

Today, the guide will first lead you to appreciate the rock paintings in Langar. Then we will take the car for 3 hours to the most charming lake in Pamirs - Yashilkul and Bulunkul Lakes at an altitude of 3,700 meters (12,139 feet). The color of water sometimes looks like blue-violate and sometimes like dark blue under the sunshine and there are plenty of fish in it. During the journey, we will drive by Khargush pass 4,344 meters (14,252 feet) above sea level. After arrival, you will be led to experience a hiking tour to explore the two alpine lakes. Finally, we will head to the accommodation point of today, Murghab by 3 hours' drive. Tourists always compare the terrain there to the moon surface, so the tour in Murghab will definitely be a unique one.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Pamir Hotel

We will spend the whole day driving along Pamir highway to return to Khorog. In the trip, we will pass by Koitezak pass (alt 4,271m) and Ghund Valley.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lal Hotel

From Khorog to Kalai-Khumb, only one way is accessible. So today we will still drive along Panj River to go back to Kalai-Khumb. In midway, we will stop over at a small village to know more about the locals' life.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Karon Palace Hotel

In the morning, drive along the mountain road back to Dushanbe via Khaburabot Pass at an elevation of 3,252 meters (10,669 feet) where you can see the beautiful river valley and majestic gorge. Here, you will not only see the natural beauty of the wild, but also meet the local villagers from whom you will learn about the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tajiks.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Dushanbe Hotel

The guide and the driver will meet you at the hotel lobby and escort you to Dushanbe Airport. Our best Tajikistan vacation is end. Wish you a pleasant trip home!

Meals: Breakfast