Private
The Alay–Pamir Crossing
From Peak Lenin to Bartang & Sari Khosor: 13 days, two countries, supported mountain riding and three high-altitude trekking days.
Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Osh. No riding. Bazaar or Sulaiman-Too, then a briefing on motorcycles, equipment, permits, weather and trekking days. Stay: Osh hotel / guesthouse.
- Day 2
Osh → Sary-Mogol, ~218 km. Into the Alay Valley beneath the Trans-Alay peaks; gentle village walk at ~3,000 m to acclimatise. Stay: Sary-Mogol homestay.
- Day 3
Sary-Mogol → Tulpar-Köl, ~22 km. Unsealed tracks across pastures beneath Peak Lenin; lakeside walk at ~3,500 m. Stay: Tulpar-Köl yurt camp.
- Day 4
Trek to the Lenin Base Camp area and Travellers' Pass, ~14 km / 3–7 h, up to ~4,130 m, then back to camp. Stay: Tulpar-Köl yurt camp.
- Day 5
Tulpar-Köl → Kyzyl-Art → Murghab, ~364 km / 9–11 h. Early start for the Kyzyl-Art border, then the high plateau direct to Murghab. Stay: Murghab guesthouse / homestay.
- Day 6
Gumbezkul Pass trek, ~10–16 km / 5–8 h, high point ~4,650–4,750 m, attempted only when snow and trail allow. Stay: Murghab guesthouse / homestay.
- Day 7
Murghab → Khorog, ~316 km / 7–9 h. West along the M41: broken asphalt, gravel and altitude, down to ~2,000 m. Stay: Khorog hotel / guesthouse.
- Day 8
Khorog → Bartang → Jizev, ~80 km ride + ~6 km / 2 h walk. Leave the bikes at the trailhead and walk into the roadless village of Jizev. Stay: Jizev homestay.
- Day 9
Jizev → Upper Lake → Jizev, ~10–15 km trek through rocky slopes and lakeside scenery. Stay: Jizev homestay.
- Day 10
Jizev → Khorog, ~6 km walk + ~80 km ride. Back to the bikes and on to Khorog for rest and equipment checks. Stay: Khorog hotel / guesthouse.
- Day 11
Khorog → Sari Khosor, ~360–430 km / 9–12 h. A long day ending on a rough, slow approach into a secluded valley; 4x4 alternative kept ready. Stay: Sari Khosor homestay / guesthouse.
- Day 12
Sari Khosor → waterfalls → Dushanbe, ~200–260 km / 6–9 h. A morning waterfall visit if time allows, then down to the capital. Stay: Dushanbe hotel.
- Day 13
Dushanbe. No riding. Buffer day for delays, city walk and airport transfer. Tour ends.
Experience
Strong fitness, prior gravel riding, warm and cold-weather gear and altitude awareness. This is a motorcycle-and-trekking adventure, not a continuous ride.
Surface
Mountain roads, gravel, rough tracks and three demanding alpine treks. The Kyzyl-Art crossing for riders and motorcycles, border-zone permissions and the Sari Khosor access road are confirmed before each departure; some stages may use a 4x4 transfer.
Accommodation
Hotels, Kyrgyz yurts, guesthouses and Pamiri homestays.
Support
Ride leader, local trekking guide, support 4x4, recovery plan and contingency arrangements.
Included
- Dual-sport motorcycle for eligible riding stages
- Ride leader and local trekking guide
- 4x4 and mechanical support
- Yurts, homestays and hotels
- Required documentation assistance
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance in both countries
- Fuel, meals, riding gear and transfer substitutions unless stated in your quotation
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