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Pamir Highway Adventure: Dushanbe to Osh in 7 Days

Overview

Follow the Panj River along the Afghan border, sleep in Pamiri homestays and Kyrgyz yurts, and cross the highest pass on the Pamir Highway before rolling into ancient Osh.

Start: KalaikhumEnd: Osh
Duration7 days
Group sizeup to 4
Minimum age16 years old
Physical rating
FromUSD $0

Why You'll Love This Trip

  • Follow the Panj River through the wild Wakhan Corridor along the Afghan border.
  • Ride yaks and share tea with Kyrgyz nomads at a real yurt camp.
  • Trek to Panorama Ridge (4,800 m) with views of the glaciers of Lenin Peak.
  • Cross Akbaital Pass at 4,655 m — the highest point of the entire Pamir Highway.
  • Soak in the Bibi Fatima hot springs beside the 12th-century Yamchun Fortress.

Itinerary

Leave the Tajik capital behind and head for Kalaikhum, stopping at the 11th-century Hulbuk Palace on the way. Beyond the Shurobod Pass the road plunges into spectacular valleys as the true Pamirs begin. In Kalaikhum you'll meet the Panj River — your companion for the next few days — with your first glimpse of Afghanistan across the water.

Accommodation

  • Homestay

Special information

Altitude: 1,200 m. Internet: Tcell 3G, Megafon 3G, Wi-Fi. Electricity: available — bring a power bank in case of outages. Facilities: homestay with shared indoor shower and western toilets, rooms for up to 4.

Itinerary

Inclusions and activities

Destinations

Osh, Kalaikhum, Khorog, Langar village, Alichur village, Karakul Lake, Tulparkul Lake

Transport

4x4 SUV

Accommodation

5 Homestay, 1 Yurt, 1 Hotel

Included activities
  • • Visit Hulbuk Palace (11th century)
  • • Drive through the Shurobod Pass valleys
  • • First views of Afghanistan across the Panj River
  • • Scenic drive through narrow mountain passes

Before you book you should know

This is a high-altitude, multi-day overland adventure with long driving days and a trek reaching up to 4,800 m. It suits travelers who are reasonably fit and comfortable with basic facilities and remote conditions. Minimum age is 16.

Upcoming departures

DateSeatsPrice
July 23, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
July 26, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
July 30, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
August 2, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
August 6, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
August 9, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
August 13, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
August 16, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
August 20, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
August 23, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
August 27, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
August 30, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
September 3, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
September 6, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
September 10, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
September 13, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
September 17, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
September 20, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
September 24, 20264 seats availableUSD $425
September 27, 20264 seats availableUSD $425

Pricing

Group tour

USD $425per seat

Up to 4 people

Private tour

USD $0whole vehicle