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Starting in Bishkek & Osh, finishing in Tajikistan (Dushanbe). (8-10-12 Days)

 

 

Our driver will meet you at the airport, railway station or border with a sign with your name.

 

                                                               8 DAY TRIP ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Osh to Tulparkol lake. 

In the morning we have time  untill lunch to  exploring the old city of Osh, Solomon's hill and a cave museum which pilgrims of Sulaiman's passed through many years ago. At the top of Solomon's ponaramic views of the city of Osh. We also visit the local central market as it is famous in the area. After lunch we leave for Karakul via Alai and Chon Alai valley, which has the best views of TienShan and Pamir Alai high mountains. In these passes there are many Kyrgyz nomads who come with their animals for summer pasture with yurts and we can stop talk and taste the Horse milk, cow, yak  milk products etc. such as Airan, Kymyz and Kurut. We may also be fortunate enough to attend locals festivals, horse game etc. Arrive in Tulparkol and stay in a yurt. BLD

Day 2: Tulparkol to Karakul lake 3,950m. 

In the morning we can take a small walk around the camp as we have beatiful scenery of peak Lenin and sunrise views from up the hill behind the yurt. We then cross the border, first the Kyrgyz border then at the top of Kyzylart pass 4282m the Tajik border. Early in the evening we get to Karakul lake to enjoy the sunset scenery of this spectacular lake and peak Lenin and the Pamir mountains. Tonight we stay near the lake in the small village at homestay Saadat. BLD

Day 3: Karakul to Bulunkul lake.
 
Today we drive along the Pamir Highway tp Akbaital pass at 4,655m. We pass through my hometown of Murghab to do some sightseeing including the Lenin statue and lunch. We then go to Bulunkul and Yashilkul lakes via Alichor village and en route visit the Shahty cave rock paintings in an incredible offroad valley that are from 800-500 years B.C. We then cross the Naiza Tash pass at 4,132m as see the fish at the Akbalik Spring. At Alichor we stop for sightseeing and for lunch. after all this way we get a view of Yashilkul Lake and get to Bulunkul lake. Here there is a small village pf Pamir people. We then enjoy free time at the lake and stay at homestay Aziz. BLD
 

Day 4: Bulunkul to Yamgchun (Wakhan valley). 

From Bulunkul we leave for Yamchun in the Wakhan valley through the Khargush pass to Langar. We follow the Afghan border and perhaps see Afghan caravans across the Panj river. At lunch time we get to Langar and after we visit petroglyphs then continue the trip to Yamgchun en route we visit the Buda stupa in Vrang village, Sufi museum in Yamg village and drive up a gorge to the top of the a pass where we visit the Yamgchun fortress. It is near by Biby Fotima hot springs where we can have a nice swim and relax with views of the Hindu Kush high mountains. Guesthouse Pamir .BLD

Day 5: Yamchun to Khorog via Ishkashim.

We leave to Khorog via the Darshai shrine and Namangud Kakha fortress. Ishkashim is the center town of the Wakhan valley and there you'd we have lunch before leving for Khorog via Garmchashma canyon. We quickly drive into the canyon for sightseeing and leave to Khorog town. In Khorog we visit the Botanical gardens ontop of the mountain for ponaramic views of the town and also see the garden. If we have time we will visit the local museum and market. Guesthouse Laalmo. BLD

Day 6: Khorog to Bartan Valley, Geisev.
 
From Khorog we drive a couple of hours to Bartang valley and enjoy the scenery a long the river Panj. In Rushan we turn to the right into Bartan in half an hour we stop at the bridge of Geisev. We leave the car to hike up (only 7kms) to the Geisev canyon where there is the most beatiful exotic ponaramic views of several small lakes. You will stay in this village overnight at an authentic homestay and walk back to the car tomorrow. BLD
 
Day 7: Geisev to Khalaikum.
 
In the morning our driver will pick you up from where the hike started and then start the trip to Khalaikum. Again, you'll have the chance to see the Afghan poeple in the market Ishkashim market if it is a Saturday. We then leave to Khalaikum via Rushan village and cross the Bartang river by the bridge, Vanj river and Vanj valley. Again, across the river Panj we can see Afghanistan for the whole day. Get to Khalaikum and stay at homestay Roma. BLD
 

Day 8: Khalaikum to Dushanbe via Kulob.           

In the morning we explore Khalaikum and after breakfast we leave for Dushanbe via the southern route Kulob. The first 100km you have chance to see the Afghan villages again. After Shurobod pass we get to Kulob and visit the historical sight of Mirsaidaali Hamodonie's museum and Madrassas complex. Lunch is in Kulob and our next stop is in Khulbuk where there is a fortress belonging to the 9 and 11th century. Then we go to Dushanbe through the Sharshar pass and tunnel and get great views of the Nurak dam. The lake is green in colorand there is great scenery. welcome to Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan. Accommodation will be booked and paid for by yourself. BL

 

10 DAY TRIP ITINERARY

 

 

Day 1: Osh to Tulparkol lake. 

In the morning we have time  untill lunch to  exploring the old city of Osh, Solomon's hill and a cave museum which pilgrims of Sulaiman's passed through many years ago. At the top of Solomon's ponaramic views of the city of Osh. We also visit the local central market as it is famous in the area. After lunch we leave for Karakul via Alai and Chon Alai valley, which has the best views of TienShan and Pamir Alai high mountains. In these passes there are many Kyrgyz nomads who come with their animals for summer pasture with yurts and we can stop talk and taste the Horse milk, cow, yak  milk products etc. such as Airan, Kymyz and Kurut. We may also be fortunate enough to attend locals festivals, horse game etc. Arrive in Tulparkol and stay in a yurt. BLD

Day 2: Tulparkol to Karakul lake 3,950m. 

In the morning we can take a small walk around the camp as we have beatiful scenery of peak Lenin and sunrise views from up the hill behind the yurt. We then cross the border, first the Kyrgyz border then at the top of Kyzylart pass 4282m the Tajik border. Early in the evening we get to Karakul lake to enjoy the sunset scenery of this spectacular lake and peak Lenin and the Pamir mountains. Tonight we stay near the lake in the small village at homestay Saadat. BLD

Day 3: Karakul to Jalan summer pasture.      
  
Today you drive off-road to Jalan summer pasture. Here you will witness nomadic life in the high altitude. On the way to Jalang we drive to the hill and do a short hike for the best view of the Karakul lake. In Jalan poeple are living in yurts. We explore the place including seeing petroglyphs and also here is a good chance to see the Marcopolo sheep, ibex, fox, wolf etc. Jalan is a very beautiful place you can feel the wilderness and less travelled area. Overnight in a yurt. BLD
 
Day 4: Jalan to Rankul Jolborluk summer pasture.
 
After breakfast leave for Jolborluk via Akbaital pass at 4,655m. Jolborluk is another yurt camp where people come for summertime with their animals. En route we stop to see the first Russian fort in the area from 1873. Before this the fort was a Caravan Saray during the Silk Road era. At the top of the high pass we have some break for photos and a little hike on the roof of the world which will be a very nice experience for. From Rankul you leave the Pamir Highway into the big valley in an area we call Rankul. There are a couple of small beautiful lakes and also a small village. We have our picnic at the lake and enjoy the scenery, then to village we visit the handcraft museum at school. After sightseeing we drive to Jolborluk and in the early evening get to yurt camp. You can take a walk around the camp. Sleep in a yurt. BLD
 
Day 5: Jolborluk to Murghab by jeep and short hike.
 
Early in the morning surrounded by beautiful scenery we see local women milking yaks. After breakfast you can go trekking for a couple of hours from the camp to Seineston valley across the Kakack Tash pass. Your driver will follow by car behind you and will pick you up at lunch time. Then leave for Murghab via Suubashi along the river Aksuu. Murghab is my hometown and is a small central town of Eastern Pamir with a population 17,000. In the town you can visit the local market, handcraft shops, Lenin statue and central mosque. We stay at homestay Eraly. BLD
 
Day 6: Murghab to Bulunkul lake.
 
Today we drive by Pamir Highway to Bulunkul and Yashilkul lakes via Alichor village, en route visit the Shahty cave rock paintings from 800-500 years B.C. We cross the Naiza Tash pass at 4,132m and see a lot of fish at the Akbalik Spring. At Alichor we stop for quick sightseeing and for lunch and after all this we drive to Yashilkul lake for a view. At Bulunkul lake there is a small village where Pamir people live.Enjoy your free time at the lake, homestay Aziz. BLD
 

Day 7: Bulunkul to Yamgchun in the Wakhan valley (along the spectacular Afghanistan border). 

From Bulunkul we leave for Yamchun in the Wakhan valley through the Khargush pass to Langar. We follow the Afghan border and perhaps see Afghan caravans across the Panj river. At lunch time we get to Langar and after we visit petroglyphs then continue the trip to Yamgchun en route we visit the Buda stupa in Vrang village, Sufi museum in Yamg village and drive up a gorge to the top of the a pass where we visit the Yamgchun fortress. It is near by Biby Fotima hot springs where we can have a nice swim and relax with views of the Hindu Kush high mountains. Guesthouse Pamir .BLD

 

Day 8: Wakhan Yamchun to Khorog via Ishkashim (along the spectacular Afghanistan border).

We leave to Khorog via the Darshai shrine and Namangud Kakha fortress. Ishkashim is the center town of the Wakhan valley and there you'd we have lunch before leving for Khorog via Garmchashma canyon. We quickly drive into the canyon for sightseeing and leave to Khorog town. In Khorog we visit the Botanical gardens ontop of the mountain for ponaramic views of the town and also see the garden. If we have time we will visit the local museum and market. Guesthouse Laalmo. BLD

Day 9: Khorog to Khalaikum (along the spectacular Afghanistan border).

Today if we are here on a Sateurday you'll have the chance to see the Afghan poeple at the famous Ishkashim market which is between Tajikistan and Afghanistan.  We then leave leave to Khalaikum via Rushan village and cross the Bartang River by the bridge. The whole day we will have views across the river Panj into Afghanistan which shows spectacular scenery. Get to Khalaikum home stay Roma. BLD

Day 10: Khalaikum to Dushanbe via Kulob.           

In the morning we explore Khalaikum and after breakfast we leave for Dushanbe via the southern route Kulob. The first 100km you have chance to see the Afghan villages again. After Shurobod pass we get to Kulob and visit the historical sight of Mirsaidaali Hamodonie's museum and Madrassas complex. Lunch is in Kulob and our next stop is in Khulbuk where there is a fortress belonging to the 9 and 11th century. Then we go to Dushanbe through the Sharshar pass and tunnel and get great views of the Nurak dam. The lake is green in colorand there is great scenery. welcome to Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan. Accommodation will be booked and paid for by yourself. BL