Tour Dushanbe-Norak-Kalai Khum-Khorog-Bulunkul-Karakul-Murghab-Khorog-Kalai Khum-Khaburrabot-Dushanbe for 10 days

An accompanying guide will meet you at the Dushanbe airport. Today you will have a tour of the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe. You will be able to learn a lot of interesting things about the city. The tour will begin with a visit to Rudaki Park, the National Library, and the White House. You will be able to see the flagpole with the flag of Tajikistan, the Parliament Building, and the National Park, where you can not only walk, but also take some photos against the background of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the largest national flag in the world. The height of the flagpole is 165 m, the area is 1,800 m, the width is 30 m, and the length is 60 m. The tour will continue with a visit to the Central Museum. In the afternoon, you are scheduled to visit the Gurminja Museum of Traditional Musical Instruments and the colorful Asian Bazaar. There you will get to know the Tajik people better and will also be able to buy both souvenirs and different types of nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Overnight at the hotel.

Today you will have an excursion to the village of Kalai Khum. On the way, we will make a stop to visit the Norak Reservoir, also known as the Tajik Sea. You will climb to a height of 2267 m. to the Shurab pass, then your path will pass along the road bordering the Republic of Afghanistan. You will be able to enjoy the amazing beauty of these surroundings, especially in the Pamir Mountains. For centuries, the Pamir mountains have been an inspiration for many great explorers, such as Marco Polo, Xuan Tsang, and Mirza Muhammad Haidar. Many travelers call the Pamir Mountains "the ocean of white and blue mountains." And you will have a chance to explore this territory. The road will run along the Panj River, which is the natural border between the two states. Today you will feel the flavor of local life. And you will spend the night with a local family.

Today you will go to Khorog. Khorog is a small town surrounded by mountains on all four sides. The city is located at the confluence of three rivers, where the Shahdara, Gunt, and Panj rivers flow into the Panj River. On the way to Khorog, you can meet the Pamir people. In appearance, the Pamir people differ from the Tajik people. Most Pamiiris have light hair, fair skin, and blue eyes. The traditions of the Pamir people are also very different from those of the Tajiks. The Pamir Mountains are the highest mountains in the world. The population is slightly less than the population of the Himalayas in Tibet. Overnight at the guest house.

Today you will go to Murghab district, where the most beautiful lakes in the Pamirs are located: Yashilkul and Bulunkul. They are located at an altitude of 3,700 meters above sea level. On the way, you will cross the Koitezak Pass (4,271 m). Bulunkul Peak is also called "Blue Lakes" because of the coloration. In the daytime, the water is colored with purple and dark blue flowers. The overnight stay will take place near these lakes. A large number of fish were introduced into the lake. You will be able to see yaks, a unique kind of domestic animal that shares the traits of a cow and a sheep, which are used as pack animals and for milk and meat products. Overnight at the guest house.

Today you will go to the Karakul Lake (3,815 m). Karakul means "Black Lake" in translation. On the way, you will cross the highest pass, Ak Baytal, whose height reaches 4,655 m. Karakul is a lake that is located on a high mountain peak. According to the height of the location, Karakul is in second place after Tibet and Titicaca. It is located in a meteorite crater. Marshy, wet meadows and swamps stretch around the lake. The lake is rich in flora and fauna, with various endemic species. The landscape of the area consists of small hills and a huge number of small streams and watercourses located at an altitude of 3,500 to 4,000 m. This area is a favorable condition for wild and domestic ungulates. Overnight is in a home stay.

The Pamir people say: "To come here and not see Murghab is like not visiting the Pamirs at all." Murghab is called the "Roof of the World." And you will be able to visit this city. On the way, you will cross the highest pass, Ak Baytal, whose height reaches 4,655 m. On the plain of Murgaba, there are peaks whose height can reach 6,000 meters above sea level. Many claim that the landscape of Murghab resembles the surface of the moon. This comparison makes Murghab even more special. The climate in Murghab resembles the Arctic climate. Mostly dry air, short and cool summers and almost snowless, harsh, frosty winters. Overnight at the guest house.

Today you will go to Khorog along the Pamir highway. The Pamir highway is also called the Pamir Highway M41 in another way. According to the height of the mountain road, it ranks second after the highway of Tibet. Along the way, you will be able to see high mountains and climb to a height of 4000 meters. You will cross the Koitezak Pass, whose height reaches 4,271 m. This area is rich in fauna and flora. It is home to different types of wild animals, such as Turkestan rat, tiger cat, grizzly bear, badger, ermine, fox, gray and red wolves. The Pamir is a great place for a population of Marco Polo sheep, the largest sheep in the world, and snow leopards, which are in the Red Book. Overnight at the guest house.

Today you will go to Kalai-Hum. The road will pass through high Rocky Mountains with a height of more than 6,000 meters. Due to the natural features, there is only one road here. Passing by, you will be able to enjoy the incredible view and beauty of nature, as well as get to know the ethnography, history, and daily life of mountain dwellers. There are settlements on both sides of the river in narrow mountain valleys. We will make a couple of stops in small villages to chat with the locals. On the other side of the river, you can see the Afghan rocky villages and gardens. Night is in a home stay.

Today you will go to Dushanbe by mountain road. You will cross the Khaburabot Pass, whose height reaches 3,252. The Khaburaburab Pass is also called the Western Pamir Tract in another way. You will be able to enjoy the amazing beauty of these surroundings, especially on the territory of the Pamir Mountains. We will make a couple of stops to capture all the beauty in photos. On the way, you will pass through small villages where you can get to know the locals better. The Tajik people are very hard-working, hospitable, and kind. They value and honor their traditions. You will have a chance to learn a lot about their culture. Such a trip is perfect for travel lovers and for those who love learning something new about different cultures and different peoples. Overnight at the hotel.

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