Scheduled
Into the Wild Pamirs
The Wakhan & Bartang motorcycle challenge: a compact 10-day Dushanbe loop through the Wakhan, the Eastern Pamirs, Karakul and the legendary Bartang tracks.
Itinerary
- Day 1
Dushanbe → Qalai-Khumb, ~320–370 km. Early start via the southern Kulob road to the Panj River. Stay: Qalai-Khumb guesthouse.
- Day 2
Qalai-Khumb → Khorog, ~240–250 km. Narrow gorges along Afghanistan, smooth sections mixed with dusty damaged ones. Stay: Khorog hotel / guesthouse.
- Day 3
Khorog → Ishkashim → Yamchun, ~190–220 km. Wakhi villages, Yamchun Fortress and, if time allows, Bibi Fatima hot springs. Stay: Yamchun homestay.
- Day 4
Yamchun → Langar, ~50–90 km. A short stage for culture and bike preparation before the plateau. Stay: Langar homestay.
- Day 5
Langar → Khargush → Murghab, ~230–270 km. Over the Khargush corridor to the M41: dry plateaus and saline lakes. Stay: Murghab guesthouse.
- Day 6
Murghab → Karakul → Jalang, ~200–240 km, demanding. Over Ak-Baital to Karakul, then off the highway to the Jalang highland — only if reconnaissance confirms the track. Stay: Jalang yurt / basic shelter.
- Day 7
Jalang → Kök-Jar → Savnob, ~70–90 km. Technical descent into the Bartang gorge: rock steps, steep gradients and water crossings. Stay: Savnob homestay.
- Day 8
Savnob → Rushan, ~135–150 km. The rough Bartang trail past mountain villages to the Panj corridor. Stay: Rushan guesthouse.
- Day 9
Rushan → Qalai-Khumb, ~175–190 km. Back through the Panj gorge. Stay: Qalai-Khumb guesthouse.
- Day 10
Qalai-Khumb → Dushanbe, ~320–370 km. Return the motorcycles and celebrate. Allow extra time before any international flight.
Experience
Only for experienced off-road riders comfortable with long saddle days, loose rock, river crossings and exposed tracks, and ready to accept route changes.
Surface
Paved approach roads, exposed passes and serious mountain off-road: loose rock, steep steps and river crossings. The Murghab–Karakul–Jalang and Jalang–Savnob days depend on verified track and river conditions; otherwise we ride a planned alternative.
Accommodation
Hotels, mountain homestays and a basic highland shelter.
Support
Ride leader, mechanic, support 4x4 and local scouting of the Jalang and Bartang sections.
Included
- Honda CRF300-class dual-sport motorcycle
- Ride leader and local scouting
- Mechanic and support 4x4
- Hotels, homestays and highland shelter
- GBAO permit assistance
Not included
- International flights
- Travel and medical insurance
- Fuel, meals and transfers unless stated in your quotation
Ask us about upcoming dates in your enquiry.
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Dates and group size go in the enquiry. Availability is confirmed by the team.