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Pamir Highway Expedition
Dushanbe to Osh | 9 Days / 8 Nights
Pamir Highway Expedition
Dushanbe to Osh | 9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour code: 9DTTTTT7777
Tour details
🌍 Tour Overview
Route overview
Day by day program
Welcome to Tajikistan, a land of towering mountains, ancient Silk Road history, and warm hospitality.
Upon arrival in Dushanbe, meet your guide and fellow travelers before settling into your hotel. In the afternoon, discover the capital's blend of modern architecture and Persian heritage as you stroll through elegant parks, lively markets, and cultural landmarks.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and expedition briefing as you prepare for one of the world's most legendary overland adventures.
Accommodation: 4★ Hotel in Dushanbe
Meals Included: Dinner
Altitude: 800 m - 850 m - 800 m
Driving Distance: Airport transfers and city touring
Driving Time: 1–2 hrs
Road Conditions: Excellent paved city roads
Optional Activities:
National Museum visit
Navruz Palace tour
Traditional Tajik folk performance
Local market exploration
Upon arrival in Dushanbe, meet your guide and fellow travelers before settling into your hotel. In the afternoon, discover the capital's blend of modern architecture and Persian heritage as you stroll through elegant parks, lively markets, and cultural landmarks.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and expedition briefing as you prepare for one of the world's most legendary overland adventures.
Accommodation: 4★ Hotel in Dushanbe
Meals Included: Dinner
Altitude: 800 m - 850 m - 800 m
Driving Distance: Airport transfers and city touring
Driving Time: 1–2 hrs
Road Conditions: Excellent paved city roads
Optional Activities:
National Museum visit
Navruz Palace tour
Traditional Tajik folk performance
Local market exploration
Today marks the beginning of your journey along the famous Pamir Highway.
Leaving the capital behind, the road winds through dramatic mountain landscapes, deep river gorges, and remote villages where traditional life has changed little over generations. As the scenery becomes increasingly wild, you'll gain your first glimpse of the mighty Panj River, which forms the natural border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
The day offers countless opportunities for photography as the mountains rise higher and the true spirit of the Pamirs begins to reveal itself.
Accommodation: Family Guesthouse in Kalaikhumb
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 800 m - 2,100 m - 1,300 m
Distance: 360 km
Driving Time: 10–12 hrs
Road Conditions: 80% paved mountain roads.Some rough sections under repair. Winding mountain roads with steep drop-offs
Optional Activities:
Village walks
Local tea house visit
Sunset photography along the Panj River
Leaving the capital behind, the road winds through dramatic mountain landscapes, deep river gorges, and remote villages where traditional life has changed little over generations. As the scenery becomes increasingly wild, you'll gain your first glimpse of the mighty Panj River, which forms the natural border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
The day offers countless opportunities for photography as the mountains rise higher and the true spirit of the Pamirs begins to reveal itself.
Accommodation: Family Guesthouse in Kalaikhumb
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 800 m - 2,100 m - 1,300 m
Distance: 360 km
Driving Time: 10–12 hrs
Road Conditions: 80% paved mountain roads.Some rough sections under repair. Winding mountain roads with steep drop-offs
Optional Activities:
Village walks
Local tea house visit
Sunset photography along the Panj River
Travel along one of the most spectacular sections of the Pamir Highway, hugging the banks of the Panj River.
Throughout the day, Afghanistan remains visible on the opposite side of the river, providing a fascinating perspective on life in one of the world's most remote regions. Small villages cling to steep mountainsides, while snow-capped peaks dominate the horizon.
Arrive in Khorog, the capital of the Pamir region, and visit the famous botanical garden overlooking the valley. Enjoy panoramic views across the mountains before relaxing in this charming high-altitude town.
Overnight: Hotel or Guesthouse in Khorog
Accommodation: Hotel or Premium Guesthouse in Khorog
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 1,300 m - 2,300 m - 2,200 m
Distance: 240 km
Driving Time: 6–7 hrs
Road Conditions: Mostly paved road. Some uneven mountain sections. Moderate off-road stretches.
Optional Activities:
Khorog Botanical Garden
Local bazaar visit
Pamiri cultural experience
Traditional Pamiri house visit
Throughout the day, Afghanistan remains visible on the opposite side of the river, providing a fascinating perspective on life in one of the world's most remote regions. Small villages cling to steep mountainsides, while snow-capped peaks dominate the horizon.
Arrive in Khorog, the capital of the Pamir region, and visit the famous botanical garden overlooking the valley. Enjoy panoramic views across the mountains before relaxing in this charming high-altitude town.
Overnight: Hotel or Guesthouse in Khorog
Accommodation: Hotel or Premium Guesthouse in Khorog
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 1,300 m - 2,300 m - 2,200 m
Distance: 240 km
Driving Time: 6–7 hrs
Road Conditions: Mostly paved road. Some uneven mountain sections. Moderate off-road stretches.
Optional Activities:
Khorog Botanical Garden
Local bazaar visit
Pamiri cultural experience
Traditional Pamiri house visit
Today you enter one of Central Asia's most remarkable cultural landscapes.
The Wakhan Valley has served as a crossroads of civilizations for thousands of years. Following an ancient Silk Road route, you'll pass traditional Wakhi villages, medieval fortresses, sacred hot springs, and archaeological sites that tell stories of traders, explorers, and empires.
Across the river rise the rugged peaks of Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Mountains, creating one of the most dramatic mountain panoramas in Asia.
By evening, arrive in the remote village of Langar, where authentic Pamiri hospitality awaits.
Accommodation: Authentic Pamiri Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 2,200 m - 3,000 m - 2,850 m
Distance: 170 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hrs
Road Conditions: Narrow mountain roads. Mostly paved
Some gravel and rough local roads.
Optional Activities:
Bibi Fatima Hot Springs
Yamchun Fortress exploration
Vrang Buddhist Stupa hike
Wakhi cultural interaction
The Wakhan Valley has served as a crossroads of civilizations for thousands of years. Following an ancient Silk Road route, you'll pass traditional Wakhi villages, medieval fortresses, sacred hot springs, and archaeological sites that tell stories of traders, explorers, and empires.
Across the river rise the rugged peaks of Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Mountains, creating one of the most dramatic mountain panoramas in Asia.
By evening, arrive in the remote village of Langar, where authentic Pamiri hospitality awaits.
Accommodation: Authentic Pamiri Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 2,200 m - 3,000 m - 2,850 m
Distance: 170 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hrs
Road Conditions: Narrow mountain roads. Mostly paved
Some gravel and rough local roads.
Optional Activities:
Bibi Fatima Hot Springs
Yamchun Fortress exploration
Vrang Buddhist Stupa hike
Wakhi cultural interaction
Leave the fertile Wakhan Valley behind and climb into the vast wilderness of the Eastern Pamirs.
The landscape transforms dramatically into a world of high-altitude plateaus, endless horizons, and crystal-clear alpine lakes. Visit the stunning lakes of Bulunkul and Yashilkul, surrounded by some of the most untouched scenery in Central Asia.
Watch herds of yaks grazing beneath snow-covered peaks and experience the silence and isolation that make the Pamirs one of the world's last great wilderness regions.
Arrive in Murghab, the highest town in Central Asia.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Murghab
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 2,850 m - 4,300 m - 3,600 m
Distance: 260 km
Driving Time: 7–8 hrs
Road Conditions: Mixed asphalt and gravel roads. High-altitude driving. Some corrugated off-road sections.
Optional Activities:
Bulunkul Lake photography
Yashilkul viewpoint walk
Yak observation
Sunset photography in Murghab
The landscape transforms dramatically into a world of high-altitude plateaus, endless horizons, and crystal-clear alpine lakes. Visit the stunning lakes of Bulunkul and Yashilkul, surrounded by some of the most untouched scenery in Central Asia.
Watch herds of yaks grazing beneath snow-covered peaks and experience the silence and isolation that make the Pamirs one of the world's last great wilderness regions.
Arrive in Murghab, the highest town in Central Asia.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Murghab
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 2,850 m - 4,300 m - 3,600 m
Distance: 260 km
Driving Time: 7–8 hrs
Road Conditions: Mixed asphalt and gravel roads. High-altitude driving. Some corrugated off-road sections.
Optional Activities:
Bulunkul Lake photography
Yashilkul viewpoint walk
Yak observation
Sunset photography in Murghab
This is one of the most spectacular days of the expedition.
Cross the legendary Ak-Baital Pass at 4,655 meters, the highest point of the Pamir Highway. Surrounded by barren peaks and vast open landscapes, you'll feel as though you've entered another world.
Continue to the breathtaking Lake Karakul, whose turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains in perfect silence.
After crossing the border into Kyrgyzstan, descend into the fertile Alay Valley and arrive in the traditional Kyrgyz village of Sary-Mogol, where nomadic culture remains an integral part of daily life.
Accommodation: Traditional Yurt Camp or Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 3,600 m - 4,655 m (Ak-Baital Pass) - 3,100 m
Distance: 290 km
Driving Time: 7–9 hrs
Road Conditions: High-altitude mountain road. Mostly asphalt with rough sections. Border crossing procedures
Optional Activities:
Karakul Lake walk
Nomad family visit
Horse riding near Sary-Mogol
Traditional yurt experience
Cross the legendary Ak-Baital Pass at 4,655 meters, the highest point of the Pamir Highway. Surrounded by barren peaks and vast open landscapes, you'll feel as though you've entered another world.
Continue to the breathtaking Lake Karakul, whose turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains in perfect silence.
After crossing the border into Kyrgyzstan, descend into the fertile Alay Valley and arrive in the traditional Kyrgyz village of Sary-Mogol, where nomadic culture remains an integral part of daily life.
Accommodation: Traditional Yurt Camp or Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 3,600 m - 4,655 m (Ak-Baital Pass) - 3,100 m
Distance: 290 km
Driving Time: 7–9 hrs
Road Conditions: High-altitude mountain road. Mostly asphalt with rough sections. Border crossing procedures
Optional Activities:
Karakul Lake walk
Nomad family visit
Horse riding near Sary-Mogol
Traditional yurt experience
Spend the day exploring the magnificent landscapes surrounding Lenin Peak, one of the world's most famous 7,000-meter mountains.
A scenic trek leads to the beautiful Tulpar-Kol Lakes, where crystal-clear waters mirror the towering glaciers and snow-covered slopes of Lenin Peak.
Meet local shepherd families, observe traditional nomadic life, and enjoy some of the finest mountain scenery in Kyrgyzstan. This day offers exceptional opportunities for photography and unforgettable views of the Trans-Alay Range.
Accommodation: Traditional Yurt Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 3,100 m - 4,100 m - 3,600 m
Distance: 30–50 km local transfers
Driving Time: 1–2 hrs
Trekking Distance: 8–12 km
Road Conditions: Dirt road to base camp. Mountain tracks. Easy-to-moderate trekking terrain
Optional Activities:
Horseback riding
Extended trek to higher viewpoints
Nomadic family experience
Professional photography session
A scenic trek leads to the beautiful Tulpar-Kol Lakes, where crystal-clear waters mirror the towering glaciers and snow-covered slopes of Lenin Peak.
Meet local shepherd families, observe traditional nomadic life, and enjoy some of the finest mountain scenery in Kyrgyzstan. This day offers exceptional opportunities for photography and unforgettable views of the Trans-Alay Range.
Accommodation: Traditional Yurt Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Altitude: 3,100 m - 4,100 m - 3,600 m
Distance: 30–50 km local transfers
Driving Time: 1–2 hrs
Trekking Distance: 8–12 km
Road Conditions: Dirt road to base camp. Mountain tracks. Easy-to-moderate trekking terrain
Optional Activities:
Horseback riding
Extended trek to higher viewpoints
Nomadic family experience
Professional photography session
After breakfast, travel through the stunning Alay Valley towards Osh, one of Central Asia's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
As the mountains gradually give way to fertile valleys, you'll witness a dramatic change in landscape and culture. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore bustling bazaars, sample local cuisine, or simply relax after your Pamir adventure.
Accommodation: 4★ Hotel in Osh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Altitude: 3,100 m - 3,615 m (Taldyk Pass) - 963 m
Distance: 190 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hrs
Road Conditions: Excellent paved road. Mountain passes. Modern highway sections.
Optional Activities:
Osh Bazaar visit
Traditional hammam
Kyrgyz cooking experience
Evening city walk
As the mountains gradually give way to fertile valleys, you'll witness a dramatic change in landscape and culture. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore bustling bazaars, sample local cuisine, or simply relax after your Pamir adventure.
Accommodation: 4★ Hotel in Osh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Altitude: 3,100 m - 3,615 m (Taldyk Pass) - 963 m
Distance: 190 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hrs
Road Conditions: Excellent paved road. Mountain passes. Modern highway sections.
Optional Activities:
Osh Bazaar visit
Traditional hammam
Kyrgyz cooking experience
Evening city walk
Before departure, explore the cultural highlights of Osh, a city with more than 3,000 years of history.
Visit the sacred mountain of Sulaiman-Too, wander through the colorful Osh Bazaar, and learn about the region's Silk Road heritage. The city's unique blend of Kyrgyz, Uzbek, and Tajik cultures provides a fitting conclusion to your journey across the heart of Central Asia.
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, taking with you unforgettable memories of the Pamir Mountains, the Silk Road, and the legendary Roof of the World.
Accommodation: Not Included
Meals Included: Breakfast
Altitude: 963 m - 1,100 m
Distance: City touring
Driving Time: 1–2 hrs
Road Conditions: Excellent urban roads
Optional Activities:
Sulaiman-Too Museum
Handicraft shopping
Local food tasting
Additional overnight stay in Osh
Visit the sacred mountain of Sulaiman-Too, wander through the colorful Osh Bazaar, and learn about the region's Silk Road heritage. The city's unique blend of Kyrgyz, Uzbek, and Tajik cultures provides a fitting conclusion to your journey across the heart of Central Asia.
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, taking with you unforgettable memories of the Pamir Mountains, the Silk Road, and the legendary Roof of the World.
Accommodation: Not Included
Meals Included: Breakfast
Altitude: 963 m - 1,100 m
Distance: City touring
Driving Time: 1–2 hrs
Road Conditions: Excellent urban roads
Optional Activities:
Sulaiman-Too Museum
Handicraft shopping
Local food tasting
Additional overnight stay in Osh
Tour price
The more people in the group, lower the price.
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2 ppl - € 1,750 per person
3 ppl - € 1,500 per person -
4 ppl - € 1,350 per person
5 - 8 ppl - € 1,000 per person -
9 - 14 ppl - € 950 per person
15 - 25 ppl - € 900 per person
Price details
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What’s Included
✓ Airport pick-up in Dushanbe /✓ Airport transfer in Osh
✓ All transportation throughout the tour according to the itinerary
✓ Experienced English-speaking guide
✓ Professional driver
✓ Fuel, tolls, parking fees and road taxes
✓ Accommodation for 8 nights
✓ Meals as indicated in the itinerary (8 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners)
✓ GBAO Permit
✓ Border crossing assistance
✓ Entrance fees to all sightseeing attractions mentioned in the program
✓ Visit to Yamchun Fortress
✓ Visit to Vrang Buddhist Stupa
✓ Visit to Bibi Fatima Hot Springs
✓ Lenin Peak & Tulpar-Kol Lakes excursion
✓ Bottled drinking water during transfers
✓ 24/7 local support throughout the trip
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Not Included
✗ International flights
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Tajikistan visa (if applicable)
✗ Lunches and beverages
✗ Alcoholic drinks
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
✗ Horse riding activities
✗ Photography or drone permits (if required)
✗ Single room supplement
✗ Tips for guide and driver
✗ Additional hotel nights before or after the tour
✗ Any services not specifically mentioned under "Included Services"
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