Tour itinerary: Dushanbe – Norak – Kalai Khum – Khorog – Yamg – Yashil Kul Lake – Bulunkul Lake - Khorog – Kalai Khum – Khoburubot – Dushanbe
Season: all the year around
Days: 9 | Nights: 8
9 days on the Roof of the World: surrounded by Tajik nature and sights, such as Khorog, Norak and ancient part of Dushanbe.
This tour offers impeccable travel to Tajikistan, with everything included - hotels, transfers and ready to go excursions around Dushanbe, Norak, etc.
Welcome to Tajikistan!
Flight to Dushanbe.
Arrival in Dushanbe International Airport.
Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim.
Come out of the terminal and meet the driver and guide holding a sign “ANUR TOUR” or with your name on it.
Transfer to the hotel to drop off the bags. Standard check-in (14:00).
Start Dushanbe sightseeing tour visiting:
- Tajik National Museum of Antiquities with the biggest Buddha in Nirvana.
The Museum consists of 22 exhibition halls with departments of nature, antiquity and the Middle Ages, modern history, fine and applied arts.
- Tajik flagpole-one of the World tallest flagpoles (165-meter flagpole);
- Main square of Dushanbe. The Monument of Ismoili Somoni - the forefather of Tajik Nation located on the main square. A 40-meter-high monument built to the memory of Ismaili Saman-Khuda, founder of the Samanid dynasty;
- Mehrgon Bazaar - one of the biggest markets of Dushanbe;
- Gissar Fortress- the remains of the Bukhara Emirate Beck’s palace. Its thick walls once guarded a pool, garden, and palace, while the fortress itself opposed a noisy market and caravanserai. The place was famous for its center of commerce during the Silk Road. You will also be able to visit the Old Madrassa (Madrasai Kuhna) of the 16-17th century with a museum inside, the new Madrassa of the 17-18th century as well as Caravan Saray.
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
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.
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.
Easy hiking in Pamir mountains.
Resting time in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
Transfer to Yamg village (220 km, 5 hours).
The Pamirs is often called “the Roof of the World” (3500- 4200 meters above sea level). It’s a territory of wide valleys, clear lakes and sky-scraping mountains.
Easy hiking, sightseeing and photo stops en-route.
Arrival in Yamg.
Resting time in the evening.
Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
Transfer to Yashil Kul Lake and Bulunkul lake (170 km, 6 hours).
Bulunkul Lake connected with nearby Yashil kul lake, translated as “blue lake”, is a very interesting lake in Murghab district via Khargush pass (4 344 m). The lake color changes from violet to dark-blue in the sunlight. The rural life is quite interesting - one can see yaks in surroundings, a unique species of domestic animals.
Arrival in the village.
Resting time in the evening.
Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.
Breakfast at the guesthouse.
Transfer to Khorog (180 km, 5 hours) along Pamir Highway, the second-highest mountain road after highway of Tibet – more than 4000 m.
Rich fauna in the mountains attract naturalists. High mountain paths afar from the towns is an ideal areal with natural conditions for wild rare animals like tiger-cat, red wolves, Turkestan rat, snow leopard, and others.
Arrival in the village.
Resting time in the evening.
Dinner and overnight in 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.
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.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel,
Transfer to Dushanbe International Airport.
Morning departure flight from Dushanbe.
End of the tour.
- Accommodation in standard double/twin rooms; shared rooms in guesthouses/local family homestay;
- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class/SUV transport as per road conditions including transfers to-from airports /borders;
- English-speaking escorting guide in Tajikistan;
- Meals: breakfast at hotels; homemade breakfasts and dinners in guesthouses (fixed menu, alcohol excluding);
- Single entry tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums and natural fees as per program;
- Tourist tax per person.
- International flights to/from Dushanbe;
- Photo/video fees (professional camera);
- Tajikistan e-visa (if required);
- 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 | Standard | Comfort |
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| Dushanbe | Kayon / Sino / MerIdian | Poytakht / Rohat / Atlas |
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| Kalai Khum village | Guesthouse | Guesthouse |
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| Khorog | Guesthouse | Guesthouse |
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| Yamg village | Homestay | Homestay |
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| Bulunkul | Homestay | Homestay |
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