7 DAY DUSHANBE TO OSH ON PAMIR HIGHWAY

Meet your driver and begin the journey from Dushanbe towards the Pamir Mountains. The route passes through scenic mountain landscapes, traditional villages, and deep river valleys.
After crossing the Shurobod Pass, enjoy your first views of the Panj River, which forms the natural border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Continue along the river to Kalai-Khumb, a small town surrounded by dramatic mountains.

Distance: 370 km
Driving Time: 7–8 hours
Altitude: 1,300 m
Accommodation: Guesthouse

Today’s drive follows one of the most beautiful sections of the Pamir Highway. The road hugs the Panj River with continuous views of Afghan villages and mountain landscapes across the border.
Along the way, pass through small Pamiri settlements, narrow gorges, waterfalls, and spectacular viewpoints.
Arrive in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO).
If time permits, visit the botanical garden overlooking the town.

Distance: 240 km
Driving Time: 6–7 hours
Altitude: 2,200 m
Accommodation: Hotel or Guesthouse

After breakfast, drive to the famous Garm Chashma Hot Springs. The mineral-rich water is known for its therapeutic properties and has attracted visitors for centuries.
Continue into the Wakhan Corridor, one of the most fascinating regions of Central Asia.
Along the route visit:
Garm Chashma Hot Springs
Wakhan Museum
Kah-Kaha Fortress
Yamchun Fortress
Bibi Fatima Hot Springs (optional)
Panoramic viewpoints overlooking Afghanistan and the Hindu Kush Mountains
Throughout the day, enjoy spectacular views of snow-capped peaks rising above the Wakhan Valley.
Arrive in Langar village in the evening.

Distance: 250 km
Driving Time: 7–8 hours
Altitude: 2,800 m
Accommodation: Traditional Homestay

Leave the Wakhan Valley and climb into the vast landscapes of the Eastern Pamirs.
Cross the spectacular Khargush Pass (4,344 m), one of the most remote mountain passes in Tajikistan. The scenery changes dramatically from green valleys to high-altitude plateaus.
Visit Bulunkul Lake, famous for its crystal-clear waters and incredible mountain surroundings. Nearby Bulunkul Village is known as one of the coldest inhabited places in Central Asia.
Enjoy a short panoramic hike overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains.
Continue to Alichur, a traditional Kyrgyz settlement located on the Pamir Plateau.

Distance: 180 km
Driving Time: 6–7 hours
Altitude: 3,860 m
Accommodation: Homestay

Today’s route crosses some of the highest and most spectacular landscapes of the Pamir Highway.
Drive through wide-open valleys inhabited by nomadic herders and large herds of yaks.
Cross the famous Ak-Baital Pass (4,655 m), the highest point of the Pamir Highway.
Continue to Karakul Lake, a breathtaking alpine lake created by a meteorite impact millions of years ago.
Activities include:
Lakeside walk
Photography
Meeting local Kyrgyz families
Optional Yak Riding
Enjoy sunset views over the lake and surrounding snow-capped peaks.

Distance: 210 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hours
Altitude: 3,960 m
Accommodation: Homestay

After breakfast, drive towards the Tajik-Kyrgyz border via Kyzyl-Art Pass (4,280 m).
After completing border formalities, enter Kyrgyzstan and descend into the beautiful Alay Valley.
Continue to Tulpar-Kul Lake, located at the foot of Lenin Peak (7,134 m), one of Central Asia’s most famous mountains.
Enjoy spectacular views of glaciers, alpine meadows, and the impressive Pamir-Alay mountain range.
Spend the night in a traditional Kyrgyz yurt camp.

Distance: 210 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hours
Altitude: 3,500m
Accommodation: Yurt Camp

Start the day with a hike to Traveler’s Pass, one of the best viewpoints in the Lenin Peak area.
The trail offers magnificent panoramic views of:
Lenin Peak (7,134 m)
Lenin Glacier
Tulpar-Kul Lake
The Alay Valley
After returning to the yurt camp and enjoying lunch, continue by road to Osh.
Arrive in Osh in the late afternoon, where the tour concludes

Hiking: 3–5 hours
Driving Distance: 220 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hours