The Name of tour: Adventures on the Roof of the world
Duration: 9 days
Visiting landmarks: Dushanbe, Kalai Khumb, Khorog, Langar, Murgab
Day 1: Dushanbe – Hissor – Dushanbe
Today you will arrive to the airport and after that you will be met by the driver, then you will travel to the city Dushanbe. During the tour you will explore the city tour. During the tour you will explore the amazing sites as Rudake Park, National library, White House, National state seal, and House of parliament. In course of the tour you will explore the National park where you will have a chance to take photos of Ministry of Inner Affairs and National flag. Being here you will explore the biggest National flag of Tajikistan in the world - 165 m high pole, 30 m wide, 60 m long. Further you will discover the Central Museum where you will have a chance to learn the history. Then you will discover Hissor (7th -17th centuries) that was situated on the high hill. In the past, it was the residence of the Emir of Bukhara, made of baked bricks, which was built a high fortress wall with a thickness of more than 1 meter, as well as with loopholes and cannons. On the tour, you will also be able to explore that the main gate has a traditional feudal military architecture of a concise and simple appearance. In ancient times there were a pool, green and alluring garden, on the square was busy and noisy market with a caravan serai. Travelers can explore here see two majestic towers and the gates. There are located “Madrasa I Kuhna” dated back to 16th-17th centuries was reconstructed and you can explore the mausoleum of Mahdumi Azam” built in 16th century. This night you will spend in the hotel.
Day 2: Dushanbe – Khoburubot – Kalai Khum
Today you will transfer along the fascinating Khoburubot Pass (3 252 meters) that is famous as Western Pamir Tract to the village Kalai Khum. During the tour you will discover the fascinating and attractive scenery and be amazed by the enchanting gorges in the terrain. In course of the tour you will explore the pristine nature, take photos and discover the amazing landmarks. You will have a chance today to visit the local inhabitants and observe the hospitality. Today you will explore that by nature Tajiks are kind, friendly and hardworking. Tajiks are very hospitable, but they also respect their customs and traditions very much, and they also respect the older generation. They pass folklore, culture from generation to generation. You will spend the night in the home stay.
Day 3: Kalai Khum – Khorog
In the morning you will travel to the smallest city in the world – Khorog. Our clients will be able to explore that the city of Khorog is located on the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan, the administrative center of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region. The city is located at the bottom of a deep gorge at an altitude of 2200 meters, near the confluence of the Gunt River with the Panj. Guests of the country on tours will have a great chance to explore the Pamir people and get acquainted with their way of life. Pamiris are distinguished from Tajiks by their blue eyes, light hair, and fair skin. Our clients can also explore that the Pamir Mountains are the highest mountains in the world where people live and in terms of population after the Himalayas and Tibet. The company's tourists will also have a chance to learn that people have lived far from each other since ancient times, and therefore they had different customs and traditions here. You will rest the night in the guesthouse.
Day 4: Khorog – Langar
This day you will travel to Langar village. You will explore this wonderful village that is located in the heart of Asia. . In our tours you will be able to explore that the Pamir is the highest mountain not only in Tajikistan but also in the entire Turkish Union. Beautiful country Tajikistan is a country with incredible rivers, sky-high mountains, valleys, ice and hot springs. You will also be able to explore that city also called the Roof of the World. The Pamir Mountains are a place where the Pamir people live with their unique culture, customs and traditions. Pamir is located at an altitude of 3500 to 4200 meters above sea level. For many years, the enclaves have lived separately and therefore they have a different language, have their own dialects. During the tour you will discover Buddhist complex (4th – 7th centuries) that located above the Varang village. Upon arrival to Langar you will have a tour exploring Abreshim Kala known as a Silk Fortress. This night you will rest in the home stay.
Day 5: Langar – Yashil Kul Lake – Bulunkul Lake – Murgab
Today you will discover two fascinating lakes called as Yashil Kul and Bulunkul (Blue lakes). You will explore that they are situated in the Murghab district on the altitude of 3 700 meters above sea level. Yashilkul and Bulunkul Lakes are located in the Alichur Valley of the Gorno - Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan, just 20 km away. North of the Great Pamir Highway. The lakes are connected by a small narrow channel and can be considered as one water system. Lake Yashilkul (translated from the Turkic "Green Lake") is so named after the dark green and turquoise color of the water in the lake. Yashilkul is much larger than Lake Bulunkul and is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the Pamirs. The lake was formed many hundreds of years ago as a result of a landslide caused by a strong earthquake that dammed the river valley. You will spend the night in the guesthouse.
Day 6: Murgab – Khorog
M41 known as Pamir Tract is a road runs via Pamir Highway. You will travel along the highest mountain road after Tibet. During the tour you will discover the fascinating passes and celestial mountains on the altitude of more than 4 000 meters above sea level. This day you will travel along Koitezak pass is 4 271 meters high. His place is a home for mountainous area live such a rich flora and fauna and live such unique species of animals as: Turkestan rat, tiger-cat, grizzly bear, badger, stoat, fox, grey and red wolves, huge population of Marco Polo sheep, listed in red book endangered snow leopard. The night will be in the guesthouse.
Day 7: Khorog – Kalai Khum
After breakfast you will travel from Khorog to Kalai Khum. This day you will travel the same way you had before. You will see their homes on both sides of the river mountain valleys. In our tours you will also be able to explore that there are high mountains that reach 6000 meters, where you can build one road. Our tourists will also be able to explore what is very beautiful here and you can marvel at the incredible charm. You will also explore the history, ethnography, and everyday life of the mountains and also learn how life was created here. During the tour, you will learn about the life of the local population and get to know the locals. You will rest the night in the the home stay.
Day 8: Kalai Khum – Norak – Dushanbe
After breakfast you will transfer back to the capital of Tajikistan – Dushanbe. Today you will discover the destination. This day you will travel along Afghanistan boarder where you explored a lot of thing. You will travel along the high Shubara pass 2 267 meters high. Here you will be surprised by the fascinating territory which is also part of the Pamirs. Many years this part of the Pamirs has inspired such discoverers Marco Polo, Hsuan Tsang, Mirza Muhammad Haidar. This day you will have an opportunity to explore fascinating beautiful places where you will have chance to explore the culture and traditions. This day you will explore that Pamirs system people call as the ocean of white and blue mountains. This day you will travel along fantastic natural border – Pyanj River and Norak water reservoir that is known as Tajik Sea. This night nyou will spend in the hotel.
Day 9: Dushanbe – Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Price per person:
02 pax – 1 385 $
04 pax – 840 $
06 pax – 935 $
08 pax – 775 $
10 pax – 845 $
Single – 95 $
Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 55 $
Half board – 130 $
Full board – 255 $
English speaking guide – 695 $ per group
Transport:
02-04 pax – Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax – 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10 pax – 3 cars: Hyundai Starex
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Dushanbe – “Meridian” Hotel 3*
Kalai Khum – Homestay
Khorog – “Lal” Guesthouse
Langar – Homestay
Murgab – “Pamir” Guesthouse
- museum entrance
- Mineral water supply
Service does not include:
- Full board
- Single rooms
- GBAO permit
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa &Visa support
- English speaking guide