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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.

Tour price

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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

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
  • permits for trekking
  • entrance fees on the main monuments
Not Included
  • International flights
  • Visa to Tajikistan
  • GBAO permit
  • Insurance