Tajikistan. Pamir and Fann Mountains

An incredible journey for lovers of mountains and regions far from civilization. We will hike and ride jeeps across Tajikistan, visit the border with Afghanistan, and resume our trip in Kyrgyzstan. We will trek in the picturesque Fann mountains with a caravan of donkeys, climb stunning passes, travel one of the highest roads in the world, see remote villages and enjoy the sweetest melons and watermelons.

Day 1

Arrival in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. Trip to the Artuch climbing camp, which is in the heart of the Fann mountains (about 6 hours on the way).
Day 2

In the morning we load our backpacks on donkeys, and walk to Chukurak lake. The trail leads through the Chukaruq pass (3150 m above sea level), which offers a beautiful view of the whole system of the Kulikalonsky lakes. We will spend the night in tents near the lake. For those who wish, we will conduct a training on night photography. Walking distance: 9 km, going up: 900 m, going down: 350 m.
Day 3

In the morning we go to the Dushakha lake, which is located under the very wall of Maria-Miralli. It rises above the valley for more than two thousand meters. Further, we will walk to Alaudin pass (3700 meters above sea level). From here we will enjoy the most beautiful landscape - rocky peaks of the Castle, Polytechnic and Adamats, numerous glaciers, and Alaudin lakes of incredible aquamarine shades below. After a descent we spend the night in tents on the shore of Alaudin lake. Walking distance: 8 km, going up: 800 m, going down: 1000 m.
Day 4

We are going to explore the surrounding mountains. The first stop is the amazing Lake Piala, with a very powerful waterfall. The goal of the day is to reach the Muddy lakes (altitude 3500 meters above sea level) at the foot of Chimtarga, the highest mountain of the Fann mountains. The lakes have got their name because of glacial origin. The water in them is gray. We spend the night in the same tents near the lake. Walking distance: 5 km, going up: 800 m, going down: 800 m.
Day 5

We descend to the Vertical camp, which is only one kilometer away. We take a bus to Dushanbe (about 5 hours on the way). We will visit the famous local tea house Rohat and spend the night in hotel.
Day 6

In the morning we take the Pamir highway and in a few hours reach Kulyab, the third largest city in Tajikistan. On the way we will visit the medieval castle of Hulbuk. Further our path leads along the border with Afghanistan. We ride narrow serpentines, along the mighty Panj river. We spend the night in the guesthouse in the village of Kalayhumb. This day we will travel for 370 km, spending 12 hours on the way, including stops.
Day 7

In the morning we go to Khorog, the largest city of Pamir region. The road goes further along the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan, so we will have a unique opportunity to watch the life of remote Tajik and Afghan villages. Surprisingly, this region of Afghanistan never knew the war. Night in the hotel in Khorog. This day we will travel for 250 km, which will take us 10 hours, including stops.
Day 8

We continue our way south along the Panj River. Our goal is the unique Vakhan Valley, cluttered between the gigantic mountain systems of the Pamirs and the Hindu Kush. On the way, we will visit the ancient fortresses, Buddhist stupas and, if we will have time, enjoy the hot thermal springs in the evening. We stay in the guest house in the village of Langar, the last village of the Vakhan Valley. This day we will travel for 220 km, which will take us 10 hours including stops.
Day 9

Track to the foot of the Engels Peak. We will walk through an open-air museum with hundreds of petroglyphs. Walking along the irrigation canal, will lead us to the gorge to the foot of the mountain at an altitude of almost 4000 meters. Walking distance: 16 km, going up: 1300 m, going down: 1300 m.
Day 10

We continue our journey through Pamir, going through our first high-altitude pass of Khargush (4344 m). We will also walk near several high-mountain lakes. After lunch we will arrive in Murgab, where we will check into a guesthouse. This day we will travel for 230 km, which will take us 10 hours including stops.
Day 11

In the morning we buy traditional manty with yak meat and continue our journey. We will pass the heart of the Pamir, the Ak Baital pass (4655 m), known as one of the highest in the world! We spend the night in the village of Karakul on the shore of the lake. This day we will travel for 130 spending 6 hours on the way including stops.
Day 12

The last day on the road. Through the passage of Kyzyl-Art (4282 m) we enter Kyrgyzstan, a country of mountains, lakes and horses. We stop in the village of Sarı-Tash for lunch. Through the serpentines of the Taldyk Pass we descend towards the Fergana valley and later arrive in Osh where we check into a hotel. This day we will travel for 280 km for 12 hours, including stops and crossing the border.
Day 13

Morning flight from Osh to Bishkek. Flight back home.

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Trip code: FFFV

Tour leader

Oleksandr Levytskyi

At a Glance

Alaudinsky Pass, Lake Piala, Khulbuk Fortress, Buddhist Stupas, Ancient petroglyphs, Fergana Valley, Remote Villages, Hot springs

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Dates	Availability
2020
08.08 - 20.08	Available for booking

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2020
08 August - 20 August	Available for booking	$1408	$408	Rus.

Departures	08.08.2020 - 20.08.2020
Availability	Available for booking
Price	$1408
Deposit	$408
This group speaks	Rus.
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Group size 12 persons.

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Is this trip for you?

This trip is of average physical grade. It includes a 3-day trekking in the remote areas of the Fann mountains and one day trekking in the mountains of Pamir. During our Fan mountains trekk, most things, including backpacks, will be transported by donkeys. On the Pamir highway we will be moving on leased jeeps. We will spend four nights in tents, in Dushanbe and Osh - in hotels, and on the Pamir highway - in basic guesthouses. During our trek in the Fann mountains we will prepare our own food on camp fire.

The price of the trip includes:

Transportation of things on donkeys;
Three meals a day in the Fan mountains;
Accommodation in all campsites, hotels and guesthouses during the route;
Registration in Tajikistan, permission to travel in the mountains of Pamir and ecological fee for visiting the Fann mountains;
Moving from Dushanbe to the Fann mountains and back, all transfers on the Pamir highway;
Services of professional guide and professional photographer.

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