Pamir – roof of the world. From Zaroshkul Lake to Carl Marx Peak (TTJ - 4)
Very beautiful trekking runs along the most higest mountain part of Tajikistan – Gorniy (Mountain) Badakhshan on the heights from 2000 to 4600 m. This is high-mountainous land of ancient legends and inhabitants who still live in their forefathers’ lifestyle. You will see high-mountain lakes of Pamir surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Visit mountain villages and get acquainted with local people, their traditions and culture. Wonderful excursions are waiting for you in a legendary “Vakhan Corridor” in the valley of Pyanj, on the border of Afghanistan. The tour ends with trekking to root of grandiose "giants" of the Pamir - the peaks of Karl Marx, 6723m and Engels, 6507m, where you can see the Afghan Hindu Kush Mountains.
Note: Your luggage shouldn’t be more than 12 kg per person. For 1 kg extra luggage you pay 15 USD per program (not per day!)
Tour program
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1
Flight from Istanbul to Dushanbe.
Flight from Istanbul to Dushanbe by “Turkish Airlines”.
2
Meeting in the airport of Dushanbe. City sightseeing.
Meeting at 03:20 a.m. in the airport of Dushanbe (850 m). Accommodation at hotel 3*. Late breakfast. City sightseeing: Museum of Antiquitу of Tajikistan (including 13-meters statue of Buddha), museum of musical tools named after Gurminj, visiting of Gissar fortress, botanical garden, Somoni square. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
3
Transfer from Dushanbe through Kulyab to the Village of Kalaykhumb.
Transfer from Dushanbe through Kulyab to the Village of Kalaykhumb (370 km, 8-9 hrs, +350m). Accommodation and dinner in the homestay, 1200 m.
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Transfer Kalaykhumb-Khorog via Rushan village.
Transfer Kalaykhumb-Khorog via Rushan village. Lunch at a road-restaurant. Arrival to Khorog, 2200 m (230 km, 5 hrs, +1000m). Walk through the bazaar. Dinner and overnight at the homestay, 2200 m.
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Departure via Gunt canyon to Bachor village (120 km, 3-4 hrs, +930m).
Departure via Gunt canyon to Bachor village (120 km, 3-4 hrs, +930m). Acclimatization walking though Bachor. Dinner and overnight at the homestay in Bachor, 3170 m.
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Trekking Bachor – Kavch spring. Overnight in the tent camp, 3600m.
Trekking (16 km, 5-6 hrs, +430m) Trekking Bachor – Kavch spring. Overnight in the tent camp, 3600m. If the group is very fit, the following additional option is possible by their wish: Trekking (16 km, 4-5 hrs, ±600m) Ascent to hot hydrogen sulfide source of Kavch, 4200 m. If you wish - bathing in hot springs (natural healing water, heals skin diseases). Descent to the base camp.
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Trekking Kavch spring – Chashin lake.
Trekking (10 km, 6-7 hrs, +600m) Trekking Kavch spring – Chashin lake. Overnight in the tent camp, 4200 m.
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Trekking Chashin lake (4200 m) – Zaroshkkul lake (4518 m) – Kulen lake (4300 m).
Trekking (16 km, 6-7 hrs, +318m, -218m) Trekking Chashin lake (4200 m) – Zaroshkkul lake (4518 m) – Kulen lake (4300 m). Overnight in the tent camp, 4300 m.
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Trekking Kulen lake – Zaurbek pasture (4100 m) – Yechkul lake (4300 m).
Trekking Kulen lake – Zaurbek pasture (4100 m) – Yechkul lake (4300 m). Dinner and overnight in the tent camp, 4300m.
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Trekking from Yechkul lake to the Chapdarkul lake, 4529m.
Trekking (15 km, 4-5 hrs, +229m, -279m) Trekking from Yechkul lake to the fork Yechkul - Langar pass, then climb up to the Chapdarkul lake, 4529m. Trekking down to Bachor pasture (4250 m). Caravan with the luggage passes by Langar (4629 m). (5-6 hrs). Dinner and overnight in the tent camp, 4250 m.
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Trekking from Bachor pasture down to the fork Langar river-Gunt river.
Trekking (15 km, 4-5 hrs, -620m) Trekking from Bachor pasture down to the fork Langar river-Gunt river. Overnight in the tent camp, 3630m.
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Trekking through Buromal pass (3930m) to Yashilkul lake (3800 m).
Trekking (8 km, 4-5 hrs, +300m, -130m) Trekking through Buromal pass (3930m) to Yashilkul lake (3800 m). Yashilkul lake crossing (on jeeps or rubber-oar). Departure for Bulunkul village (20km, 1 hrs). Dinner and overnight at the homestay in Bulunkul village (3700 m).
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Transfer Bulunkul village to Langar village (150 km, 5-6 hrs).
Transfer Bulunkul village – Khargush pass (4344 m) – walking along Vakhan canyon, then transfer to Langar village (150 km, 5-6 hrs). Accommodation and lunch at the guest house (2850m). Visiting of the village. Dinner and overnight at the homestay, 2800m.
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The ascent towards the peak Engels (6510m) on the way visit Petroglyphs.
Trekking (10 km, 5-6 hrs, +1200m) The ascent towards the peak Engels (6510m) on the way visit Petroglyphs, a large number of them here. Picnic on the way and continuation of the route to the green glade at a height of 4000m, where is located tent camp. In place of spending the night you can admire the peaks of Karl Marx, Engels and a wonderful panorama of the Afghan Hindu Kush mountains. Overnight in tents, 4000m.
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Walk up the canyon, where you can admire the peaks of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels (6-10km, 3-4 hrs, ±300m).
Trekking (10 km, 4-5 hrs, -1200m) Walk up the canyon, where you can admire the peaks of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels (6-10km, 3-4 hrs, ±300m). Lunch. The descent back to the path of recovery in the village Langar. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at the homestay, 2800m.
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Transfer Langar village – Yamg village (2650 m).
Transfer Langar village – Yamg village (2650 m). On the way: visiting of Buddha statue; museum of Sufi Muborak Kadam and its solar calendar. Lunch and visiting of Yamchun fortress, Bibi Fotima-Zukhro hot water spring. Transfer to Ishkashim village, 2450 m. (140km, trip duration 6-7 hrs, -350m). Dinner and overnight at the homestay.
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Transfer Ishkashim – Khorog (100 km, 5-6 hrs).
Transfer Ishkashim – Khorog (100 km, 5-6 hrs). On the way: visiting afghan market in Ishkashim (Only on Saturdays) and of Garm Chashma hot springs. Dinner and overnight at the guest house in Khorog, 2200m.
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Transfer Khorog - Kalaykhumb (230 km, 5 hrs, -1000m).
Transfer Khorog - Kalaykhumb (230 km, 5 hrs, -1000m). Dinner and overnight in the homestay, 1200m.
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Transfer Kalaykhumb – Kulyab – Dushanbe (370 km, 8-9 hrs, -350m).
Transfer Kalaykhumb – Kulyab – Dushanbe (370 km, 8-9 hrs, -350m). Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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Flight home.
Departure for airport. Flight home Turkish Airlines.
Price by request
Highlights
Accommodation in twin rooms with breakfasts in the hotel 4* (in Dushanbe)
Accommodation in tents, guest houses and homestay by the program
Transport – during the whole tour
English -speaking escorting guide for the entire itinerary
meals – full board
on the trekking part of the tour: mountain guide, cook, tents, kitchen equipment, dishes, donkeys for loads carrying
permits for trekking
entrance fees on the main monuments
What is included
Accommodation in twin rooms with breakfasts in the hotel 4* (in Dushanbe)
Accommodation in tents, guest houses and homestay by the program
Transport – during the whole tour
English -speaking escorting guide for the entire itinerary
meals – full board
on the trekking part of the tour: mountain guide, cook, tents, kitchen equipment, dishes, donkeys for loads carrying
