Highlights of Tajikistan - 18 Days
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Highlights
- Fann Mountains - spend three days trekking in the incredible and remote scenery of mountains, forests and shimmering lakes
- The Pamir Highway - travel along the second-highest highway in the world, with spectacular views of high-altitude lakes and the Pamir Mountains
- Iskanderkul Lake - wild camp on the shores of this stunning triangular lake which is fed by glaciers and is a haven for birdlife
- Bishkek - explore Kyrgyzstan's relaxed and hospitable capital independently and perhaps visit the colourful Osh Bazaar
- Toktugal Lake - travel through Kyrgyzstan's pristine mountain scenery to breathtaking Toktugal Lake and wild camp nearby
- Wakhan Valley - admire rock-carved petroglyphs and peer into Afghanistan from Yamchun Fortress which was built to protect Silk Road travellers
- Osh - explore Kyrgyzstan's oldest city, which dates back 3000 years, and climb to the top of sacred Sulaiman-Too Mountain
- Khorog - discover the tiny capital of the off the beaten track Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region
- The Panj River - spend four days winding your way along the Panj River, waving at Afghan communities across the border
- Dushanbe - end your overland adventure in Tajikistan's fascinating capital
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- 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners
- 12 nights in hotels and guesthouses
- 5 nights camping (including 2 nights in campsites and 3 nights wild camping)
- Transportation in an overland expedition vehicle
- All necessary camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
- Services of two crew (drivers/tour leaders) and local guides along the way
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Visit to Sulaiman-Too Mountain and museum
- 3 day trek in the Fann Mountains
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Welcome to Kyrgyzstan! Arrive in Bishkek and make your way to our joining hotel for a 10am pre-departure Welcome Meeting. After the meeting, the afternoon is free to settle in and explore Kyrgyzstan’s relaxed capital independently. Perhaps browse the colourful Osh Bazaar or wander around the central Ala-Too Square.
Bishkek - Toktogul Lake. This morning we board our overland truck for the first time and depart Bishkek, heading south towards Toktogul Lake, a shimmering reservoir which is surrounded by mountains. We’ll wild camp in the area near the lake tonight.
Toktogul Lake - Osh. Day 3 sees us embark on a long drive through mountainous, windswept terrain to Osh, one of the oldest cities in Kyrgyzstan. On day 4 we climb to the summit of the sacred Sulaiman-Too Mountain, which is one of only three UNESCO-listed sites i...
Osh - Tulpar Kol Lake. Today we say goodbye to Osh and set off over the mountainous Taldyk Pass (3,615m). We arrive in the scenic mountain village of Say Mogul and then leave our overland truck behind for an excursion up to the beautiful Tulpar Kol Lake. Here we either wild camp or stay in yurts, surrounded by incredible scenery.
Tulpar Kol Lake - Karakul Lake (Tajikistan) - Murghab. Today we enter the mountainous Republic of Tajikistan. The border is located at more than 4300m above sea level in the mountains so there are spectacular views from the border point. Once we’ve crossed into ...
Murghab - Langar. There’s an early start this morning as we embark on a full day’s drive through the rocky scenery of the Pamir Mountains. Get your first glimpse of the Panj River, which we'll be following for the next few days alongside the border with Afghanistan. We stay in a traditional Pamiri guesthouse in the village of Langar tonight.
Langar - Vrang - Ishkashim. This morning we can take a challenging but rewarding hike up to the ancient petroglyphs which were carved onto the rocks above Langar. Admire these ancient carvings and the spectacular views of the Wakhan Valley. Later we also visit t...
Ishkashim - Khorog. On day 9 we drive to the riverside city of Khorog, the capital of the off the beaten track autonomous region of Gorno-Badakhshan. On the way we stop at the Garm Chasma hot springs, where you can enjoy a relaxing dip. There’s free time on day 10 to ...
Khorog - Khalaykum. Today we have a long drive through yet more incredible scenery along the border with Afghanistan. Late afternoon sees us arrive at the town of Khalaykum where the evening is free to explore. Khalaykum is one of the prettiest towns in the Pamirs. Beautiful mosques and houses lean over the river which charges through the town centre and mountains rise up on all sides.
Khalaykum - Kulob. We have an early start this morning in order to reach Kulob, our next destination. We peel away from the border with Afghanistan and head back into Tajikistan, arriving at our hotel towards the end of the afternoon. Kulob is one of the biggest cities in Tajikistan and celebrated its 2700th birthday in 2006.
Kulob - Iskanderkul Lake. We have a scenic drive today past the Nurek Reservoir on the rushing Vakhsh River. We then arrive at the shore of Iskanderkul Lake. The triangular lake is fed by glaciers and the rugged mountains on all sides of the lake are a beautiful...
Iskanderkul Lake - Artuch. Today we begin our three-day trek in the rugged Fann Mountains. We’ll leave our overland truck behind and take jeeps up to the small village of Artuch, the starting point for our trek. There’s time to explore the village and meet the local v...
Artuch - Bibijanat Lake. Our donkeys arrive this morning to carry our luggage as we trek. There’s a briefing with our mountain guide before we begin trekking towards Bibijanat Lake. The scenery we walk through is simply breathtaking, with tall mountains and lush green forests littered with turquoise lakes. Tonight, we camp on the shore of Bibijanat Lake. (Trekking distance: 14km).
Bibijanat Lake - Alaudin Lake. This morning we ascend to 3,860m above sea level to the Alaudin Pass. From the top of the mountain pass we enjoy tremendous panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and shimmering lakes before descending to Alaudin Lake, where we camp for the night. (Trekking distance: 10km).
Alaudin Lake - Dushanbe. Our trek comes to an end today and there’s some free time after we’ve packed up camp. Soak up the last of the incredible scenery before we reunite with our overland truck and embark on the last leg of our journey to Dushanbe, the capital city ...
Today your overland adventure comes to an end. Contact the sales team if you wish to book extra accommodation in Dushanbe to further explore the city.
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