Along the Pamir Highway

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 19 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 14-95 yrs
  • max group size 17
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-36125
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Dushanbe, Tajikistan/ Almaty, Kazakhstan
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Wakhan Corridor - Spot Afghan villages lining the river
  • Ak-Baital Pass - Cross the highest pass of former USSR (4,655 m)
  • Song Kul Lake - Stay in a yurt on the lake's shores
The Along the Pamir Highway tour starts in Dushanbe and ends in Almaty. The Along the Pamir Highway is a natural landmarks sightseeing tour that takes 19 days taking you from Dushanbe to Almaty and through other destinations in Asia.

Join us on this true adventure along the iconic 'Pamir Highway' - 1250 kilometres of road (not all of it sealed!) that connects the ancient trading cities of Dushanbe and Osh. This is a journey of ever-changing scenery, high mountain passes, raging rivers, isolated villages and hardy peoples. Wakhan Corridor - Drive through the Wakhan Corridor and spot Afghan villages across the Panj River Ak Baital Pass - Cross the highest pass of former-USSR on the drive along the Pamir Highway Song Kul Lake - Walk through Kyrgyzstan's lush summer pastures and stay in a yurt on the shores of Song Kul Lake.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Trip starts in Dushanbe. Explore the Tajik capital on a walking tour of the city
  • Day 2 : Set off on the Pamir Highway in 4WDs. Spot Afghan villages across the Panj River
  • Day 3 : Continue the drive alongside the Panj River to Khorog, the heart of the Pamiri region
  • Day 4 : Venture into the Wakhan Corridor and take a dip in the Garmchashma hot springs
  • Day 5 : Continue along the Wakhan Valley, visiting the impressive 3rd century Khahkha Fortress
  • Day 6 : Free day in Hissor with the option for a walk up to petroglyphs and along Engels Meadow
  • Day 7 : Climb higher into the Pamirs, crossing the Kargushi Pass and driving alongside mountain lakes
  • Day 8 : Cross the border into Kyrgyzstan, passing through Karakul en route. Continue onto Tulpar Kul Lake in the shadow of Lenin's Peak
  • Day 9 : Optional morning walk to Lenin Peak Base Camp. Drive onto Osh
  • Day 10 : Explore this ancient trading city at the Kyrgyz end of the M-41 - the Pamir Highway
  • Day 11 : Full day's drive through the wilds of Kyrgyzstan, passing Toktogul Resevoir to Suusamyr Valley
  • Day 12 : Two-day walk through the Kyrgyz meadows and summer pastures
  • Day 13 : Day two of the walk: cross Jalydyz Karagai Pass and hike down to the shores of Song Kul Lake
  • Day 14 : Drive to Lake Issy Kul and stay in a traditional yurt overlooking the lake
  • Day 15 : Explore Fairytale Canyon on foot and walk into Jety-Oguz Valley. Stay in a farmer’s guesthouse
  • Day 16 : Visit the churches and mosques of Karakol before returning to the guesthouse for a folklore show
  • Day 17 : Cross the border into Kazakhstan walk the along the rim of Charyn Canyon
  • Day 18 : Spend time discovering the cosmopolitan city of Almaty
  • Day 19 : Trip ends in Almaty
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel Atlas (1 night)
  • Hotel Karon Palace (1 night)
  • Hotel Zafar (1 night)
  • Hanis Guesthouse (1 night)
  • Davlathon Guesthouse (2 nights)
  • Pamir Hotel (1 night)
  • Tulpar Kul Yurt Camp (1 night)
  • Sunrise Hotel (2 nights)
  • Baytur Resort (1 night)
  • Avaz Yurt Camp Kilemche (1 night)
  • Novinomad Yurt Camp Song Kul Lake (1 night)
  • Tosor Yurt Camp (1 night)
  • Reina Kench Guesthouse (2 nights)
  • Kazzhol Park Hotel (2 nights)
Meals
  • 18 Breakfasts, 14 Lunches, 12 Dinners
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • 4WD
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Local Guide(s)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Dushanbe and from Almaty are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Along the Pamir Highway tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Along the Pamir Highway tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Along the Pamir Highway tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Along the Pamir Highway tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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