Private
Pamir Highway: Dushanbe to Osh
A private 4x4 journey from Dushanbe through Khorog, the Wakhan Corridor, Bulunkul, Murghab and Karakul, crossing into Kyrgyzstan to finish in Osh.
Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Dushanbe (~800 m). Airport meeting and transfer, then a city tour: Rudaki Avenue, National Museum, Ismoil Somoni Monument, Navruz Palace, Mehrgon Bazaar. Stay: Dushanbe hotel.
- Day 2
Dushanbe → Kalaikhumb, ~360 km / 8–9 h. Via Norak, Danghara and Kulob; Norak Reservoir and Hulbuk Fortress, then along the Panj. Stay: Kalaikhumb hotel / guesthouse.
- Day 3
Kalaikhumb → Khorog, ~240 km / 7–8 h. Upstream along the Panj through Vanj and Rushan, with Afghan villages across the river. Stay: Khorog hotel / guesthouse.
- Day 4
Khorog → Langar through the Wakhan, ~240 km / 7–9 h. Ishkashim, Khakha and Yamchun fortresses, Bibi Fatima hot spring and Yamg village. Stay: Langar family guesthouse.
- Day 5
Langar → Bulunkul via Khargush Pass, ~210 km / 7–9 h, high point ~4,340 m. Expect permit checks; Bulunkul is one of Tajikistan's coldest villages. Stay: Bulunkul family guesthouse.
- Day 6
Bulunkul and Yashilkul → Murghab, ~150 km / 4–6 h. High lakes and wetlands, then the Pamir Highway via Alichur to Murghab's container bazaar. Stay: Murghab hotel / guesthouse.
- Day 7
Murghab → Karakul via Ak-Baital Pass (4,655 m), ~135 km / 3–5 h. The highest point of the trip, then a lakeshore walk at Karakul. Stay: Karakul family guesthouse.
- Day 8
Karakul → Osh, ~280 km / 8–10 h with border formalities. Kyzyl-Art border, the Alay Valley and Taldyk Pass down to Osh. Tour ends in Osh.
Experience
No riding needed — a cultural and scenic overland trip. Be ready for long days on mountain roads and altitude above 4,000 m.
Surface
Mountain roads with several long driving days, high passes and a border crossing. Road and border conditions decide the pace.
Accommodation
Hotels in Dushanbe and Osh; hotels, guesthouses and family guesthouses along the Pamir Highway.
Support
Private 4WD with driver and an English-speaking guide. Vehicle transfer at the Tajik–Kyrgyz border is confirmed in advance.
Included
- Private 4WD vehicle throughout the tour
- English-speaking guide
- 1 night hotel in Dushanbe, 6 nights along the Pamir Highway, 1 night hotel in Osh
- Daily meals and bottled drinking water
- GBAO permit
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan visas, if required
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees not specifically mentioned
- Alcohol and additional soft drinks
- Personal expenses and gratuities
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Dates and group size go in the enquiry. Availability is confirmed by the team.