M41 Road: Pamir Highway and Wakhan Corridor

Descripción

Adventure off-road tour in the Pamirs

Country: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, the Pamir Mountains
Duration of the trip: 9 days / 8 nights
Best time to travel: June - late September
Itinerary: Osh - Lenin Peak Base Camp (BC) - Karakul Lake - Murghab - Langar - Ishkashim - Khorog - Kalai-Khumb - Kulob - Dushanbe

Guaranteed dates of the group tour in 2021:

Group №01: 09.07.2021 - 17.07.2021
Group №02: 21.08.2021 - 29.08.2021

This adventure trip along unique mountain roads will take you to the enchanting world of the high-altitude Pamir Mountains revealing the wild beauties of untouched nature, giving an insight to local original culture and lifestyle of the Pamir people.
During this adventure tour you will enjoy the hauntingly spectacular mountain landscape of the “Roof of the world”, experience the atmosphere of high-altitude desert plateaux and seldom visited place of Tajikistan - Wakhan valley, marvel at grandeur and splendour of picturesque mountain gorges and lakes and after crossing one of the world's most remote and desolate borders you will return to civilization immersing yourself in lush vegetation of grasslands and warmth.
Pamir Highway tour and travelling along the Wakhan corridor you can escape the contemporary technogenic environment and immerse yourself in a fascinating world of mountains, feel true freedom and genuine emotions!

Programa

Day 1:

Arrival in Osh (city tour)
Osh - Base Camp of Lenin Peak (290 km, 5-6 hours)
Early arrival in Osh - southern capital of Kyrgyzstan. Meet at the airport and further transfer to the hotel for breakfast. No accommodation.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - sightseeing in Osh: visit Suleyman Mountain and Museum, local bazaar.
Further transfer to Mountain Camp (Base Camp) located on Edelweiss Meadow under the Lenin Peak (altitude of the Base Camp location is 3,600 m). Lunch en route (lunch-boxes).
Arrival in the Base Camp and accommodation in camp. After some rest hike up to Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3800 m). Dinner at the Base Camp. Overnight in camp., Arrival in Osh (city tour)
Osh - Base Camp of Lenin Peak (290 km, 5-6 hours)
Early arrival in Osh - southern capital of Kyrgyzstan. Meet at the airport and further transfer to the hotel for breakfast. No accommodation.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 - sightseeing in Osh: visit Suleyman Mountain and Museum, local bazaar.
Further transfer to Mountain Camp (Base Camp) located on Edelweiss Meadow under the Lenin Peak (altitude of the Base Camp location is 3,600 m). Lunch en route (lunch-boxes).
Arrival in the Base Camp and accommodation in camp. After some rest hike up to Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3800 m). Dinner at the Base Camp. Overnight in camp.

Day 2:

Base Camp under Lenin Peak
Breakfast at the Base Camp.
09:00 - hiking program to the lakes and the Achik-Tash river valley. Further walking to the yurts of local people, time to get to know the daily life and traditions of the Kyrgyz nomads. Lunch and tasting of the koumiss. Return to the Base Camp. Participation in culinary master class on the preparation of national dishes in the evening. Dinner at the Base Camp. Overnight in camp., Base Camp under Lenin Peak
Breakfast at the Base Camp.
09:00 - hiking program to the lakes and the Achik-Tash river valley. Further walking to the yurts of local people, time to get to know the daily life and traditions of the Kyrgyz nomads. Lunch and tasting of the koumiss. Return to the Base Camp. Participation in culinary master class on the preparation of national dishes in the evening. Dinner at the Base Camp. Overnight in camp.

Day 3:

Base Camp under Lenin Peak - “Kyzyl-Art” border - Murgab (440 km, 9-10 hours)
Breakfast at the Base Camp.
09:00 - transfer to the land border with Tajikistan. Ascent the Kyzyl-Art pass (4280 m). Border crossing. After border formalities transfer to Karakul Lake (3914 m). Lunch en route. Transfer through the highest pass of the former Soviet space and the highest point on the M41 - Ak-Baital road (4655 m). Picnic lunch along the way. Arrival in Murgab, the high-mountain town of Tajikistan. Dinner, accommodation and overnight at guesthouse., Base Camp under Lenin Peak - “Kyzyl-Art” border - Murgab (440 km,
9-10 hours)
Breakfast at the Base Camp.
09:00 - transfer to the land border with Tajikistan. Ascent the Kyzyl-Art pass (4280 m). Border crossing. After border formalities transfer to Karakul Lake (3914 m). Lunch en route. Transfer through the highest pass of the former Soviet space and the highest point on the M41 - Ak-Baital road (4655 m). Picnic lunch along the way. Arrival in Murgab, the high-mountain town of Tajikistan. Dinner, accommodation and overnight at guesthouse.

Day 4:

Murgab - Langar (250 km, 5-6 hours)
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
09:00 - transfer to the village of Langar. The key moment is in the fact, that this place is located on the territory of the Wakhan corridor. The road passes through a high terrace. When the weather is clear you can see the snowy peaks of Hindu Kush, the most alpine region of Afghanistan. Picnic lunch along the way.
After lunch getting acquainted with the life and traditions of the local inhabitants. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse decorated in a national style., Murgab - Langar (250 km, 5-6 hours)
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
09:00 - transfer to the village of Langar. The key moment is in the fact, that this place is located on the territory of the Wakhan corridor. The road passes through a high terrace. When the weather is clear you can see the snowy peaks of Hindu Kush, the most alpine region of Afghanistan. Picnic lunch along the way.
After lunch getting acquainted with the life and traditions of the local inhabitants. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse decorated in a national style.

Day 5:

Langar - Ishkashim (140 km, 4-5 hours)
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
09:00 - transfer to the village of Ishkashim. On the way visit: the thermal spring of Bibi-Fatima and the town of Yamg.
Sightseeing in Yamg: visit the tomb, reconstructed house of Sufi Mubarak Kadam and stone that 700 years ago was used as a sundial. Picnic lunch along the way. Arrival in Ishkashim. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse., Langar - Ishkashim (140 km, 4-5 hours)
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
09:00 - transfer to the village of Ishkashim. On the way visit: the thermal spring of Bibi-Fatima and the town of Yamg.
Sightseeing in Yamg: visit the tomb, reconstructed house of Sufi Mubarak Kadam and stone that 700 years ago was used as a sundial. Picnic lunch along the way. Arrival in Ishkashim. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.

Day 6:

Ishkashim - Khorog (120 km, 2 hours)
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
09:00 - transfer to the city of Khorog, the main city of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province. Arrival in Khorog.
Accommodation at the hotel. Lunch in local café.
Sightseeing in Khorog: botanical garden, territorial ethnographical museum and bazaar. Dinner and overnight in hotel., Ishkashim - Khorog (120 km, 2 hours)
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
09:00 - transfer to the city of Khorog, the main city of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province. Arrival in Khorog.
Accommodation at the hotel. Lunch in local café.
Sightseeing in Khorog: botanical garden, territorial ethnographical museum and bazaar. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 7:

Khorog - Kalai-Khumb (265 km, 6-7 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 - transfer to the town of Kalai-Khumb. Lunch en route. Visit to the ancient city of Karon. Arrival in Kalai-Khumb. Dinner and overnight at the hotel., Khorog - Kalai-Khumb (265 km, 6-7 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 - transfer to the town of Kalai-Khumb. Lunch en route. Visit to the ancient city of Karon. Arrival in Kalai-Khumb. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 8:

Kalai-Khumb - Dushanbe (350 km, 7-8 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 - transfer to Dushanbe - the capital city of Tajikistan. On the way visit: the Mir-Said-Ali-Khamadoni mausoleum and Khulbuk fortress. Lunch in the city of Kulyab.
On arrival in Dushanbe - sightseeing tour: visit Independence Square, monument to Samani, founder of the state of Tajikistan, Rudaki Avenue.
Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel., Kalai-Khumb - Dushanbe (350 km, 7-8 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 - transfer to Dushanbe - the capital city of Tajikistan. On the way visit: the Mir-Said-Ali-Khamadoni mausoleum and Khulbuk fortress. Lunch in the city of Kulyab.
On arrival in Dushanbe - sightseeing tour: visit Independence Square, monument to Samani, founder of the state of Tajikistan, Rudaki Avenue.
Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9:

Dushanbe (departure)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Checkout until 12:00. Free time without transport services and excursions. Recommended visiting bazaars and walking in the city center.
Transfer to the airport. Departure from Dushanbe., Dushanbe (departure)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Checkout until 12:00. Free time without transport services and excursions. Recommended visiting bazaars and walking in the city center.
Transfer to the airport. Departure from Dushanbe.

Incluido en el precio

- Meeting/seeing-off at airport according to tourist's flight arrival/departure time;
- Accommodation at the hotels on twin/double sharing basis with breakfasts, check-in to the hotels at 14:00, check-out at 12:00;
- Accommodation in tents on single of twin sharing accommodation in the Base Camp under Lenin Peak (tents are equipped with electricity, wooden flooring, mattresses, blankets, pillows and linens - blanket covers, pillowcases, sheets);
- Accommodation at homestays and guesthouses (3-4 persons in a room) as per program;
- Transportation services for the whole tour on comfortable vehicles with air conditioning, including meeting/seeing-off at airports;
- Sightseeing tours according to the program;
- Accompanying English speaking guide services for the whole tour;
- Meals on full board (breakfasts, lunches, dinners);
- Entrance fees to the monuments and museums, listed in the program;
- Permits required to visit protected and border areas;
- A bottle of mineral water on each day of the tour;
- Memorable souvenirs.

- Meeting/seeing-off at airport according to tourist's flight arrival/departure time;
- Accommodation at the hotels on twin/double sharing basis with breakfasts, check-in to the hotels at 14:00, check-out at 12:00;
- Accommodation in tents on single of twin sharing accommodation in the Base Camp under Lenin Peak (tents are equipped with electricity, wooden flooring, mattresses, blankets, pillows and linens - blanket covers, pillowcases, sheets);
- Accommodation at homestays and guesthouses (3-4 persons in a room) as per program;
- Transportation services for the whole tour on comfortable vehicles with air conditioning, including meeting/seeing-off at airports;
- Sightseeing tours according to the program;
- Accompanying English speaking guide services for the whole tour;
- Meals on full board (breakfasts, lunches, dinners);
- Entrance fees to the monuments and museums, listed in the program;
- Permits required to visit protected and border areas;
- A bottle of mineral water on each day of the tour;
- Memorable souvenirs.

No incluido en el precio

- International airfares;
- Medical insurance;
- Visa to Tajikistan and GBAO permit - can be obtained on-line.

- International airfares;
- Medical insurance;
- Visa to Tajikistan and GBAO permit - can be obtained on-line.