Tour itinerary: Dushanbe – Kalai Khum – Khorog – Kalai Khum – Dushanbe
Season: Spring – Summer – Fall
Days: 4 | Nights: 3
Meet the guide at the hotel in Dushanbe.
09:00 Transfer to Kalai Khum village (337 km) with sightseeing en-route:
- Norak water reservoir, that locals called as Tajik Sea.
The highest point of the day trip is Shurab pass (2 267 m), that lies along but not crossing the Afghanistan border. This part of Tajikistan is very beautiful, the mountain range is really impressive - these are the famous Pamir Mountains.
One can compare the sights around like the ocean of white and blue mountains.
Picnic lunch.
Transfer along the natural border - the Pyanj River.
Arrival in Kalai Khum.
Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
Transfer to Khorog (240 km, 7 hours), a small beautiful town surrounded by rocky mounts.
Enjoy the gorgeous natural sights and en-route you will meet Pamir people.
One can notice the difference in the appearance of Tajik people and Pamir locals.
They have fair skin, blonde or light brown hair, and sky - blue eyes.
Isolation from other regions by mountain ranges made the traditions of local people quite different from Tajik people.
Picnic lunch.
Easy hiking in Pamir mountains.
Resting time in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
Morning at leisure.
Transfer back to Kalai Khum (~337 km) the area of high rocky mountain (the peaks ate more than 6 000 m.). with light hiking, sightseeing and photo stops en-route.
It’s a unique opportunity to learn more about the everyday life of local people.
Picnic lunch.
Stop in some small villages to communicate with local people.
Arrival in Kalai Khum.
Resting time in the evening.
Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
Transfer to Dushanbe over high Khoburubot Pass (3 252 m) known as Western Pamir Tract. The scenery of the tract is very beautiful. One can see the picturesque green valley, high mountains, and rivers. Take photo stops to make panoramic views.
Picnic lunch.
Arrival in Dushanbe in the evening.
Transfer to the hotel.
End of the tour.
- Accommodation in guesthouses/local family hometays;
- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class/SUV transport as per road conditions;
- English-speaking escorting guide in Tajikistan;
- Meals: homemade breakfasts and dinners in guesthouses, picnic lunches (fixed menu, alcohol excluding);
- Single entry tickets to the sites and natural fees as per program;
- Tourist tax per person.
- International flights to/from Dushanbe;
- Accommodation in Dushanbe (can be added by request);
- Photo/video fees (professional camera);
- Tajikistan e-visa (if required); GBAO permit;
- Meals: lunches and dinners, except those specified under “Tour Price Includes”;
- Personal travel/medical insurance, portage, tips, personal expenses and other services not specified under “Tour Price Includes”.
ACCOMMODATION
| CITY | HOTELS/ GUESTHOUSES |
| KALAI KHUMB | Karon Palace |
| KHOROG | Lal / Dehli Darbor |
| Or other accommodation as per room availability for the dates |
