Pamir Highway Group Trip (Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan): September 5-14, 2026

Cost: $2850 per person

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Hi guys, this is a special group tour to Tajikistan and the Pamir Highway that I’ve organized and will lead! I’m very excited about this trip because this is new to me as well! It’s a trip I’ve been wanting to do for a while. I can’t wait! I hope you can join me!

The journey begins in the Tajikistan capital of Dushanbe before setting off along the legendary Pamir Highway, one of the world’s great mountain roads. Passing through remote valleys, high-altitude plateaus and traditional Pamiri villages, we travel deep into the dramatic landscapes of the “Roof of the World,” crossing rugged passes and glacial scenery before descending into the vibrant Silk Road city of Osh.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday, 5 September

Dushanbe
Arrive in Dushanbe.
Transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Dushanbe at hotel.

Day 2: Sunday, 6 September

Dushanbe – Kalaikhumb
The trip begins early in the morning were we will be heading straight to one of the most spectacular mountain roads in the world: the Pamir Highway. Our four-wheel drive vehicles will scale the first pass at more than 3000 metres and descend to the valley of the mighty Panj River.
Overnight in Kalaikhum at local Guesthouse.
Altitude: 1600m
Driving distance: 370 km
Driving time: 9 hours

Day 3: Monday, 7 September

Kalaikhumb – Khorog
Following an early start, we begin our journey along the Pamir Highway, to to the capital of the Pamirs, Khorogh. Following the route of the Panj River, also known as the Oxus in ancient times, with Afghanistan just across on the other side of the water. On the drive you will see daily life in the mud-brick Afghan villages. At times the Pamir Highway squeezes through dazzling gorges and crosses rickety suspension bridges. Once in Khorogh there will be a little time to explore the town.
Overnight in Khorogh at local Guesthouse.
Altitude: 2200m
Driving distance: 250km

Day 4: Tuesday, 8 September

Khorogh – Ishkashim – Langar
A days drive along the Panj river, with Afghanistan a constant companion on the other side. We stop for lunch in Ishkishim and continue towards Langar with several stops on the way. We will visit Kah’kaha Fortress, the local museum in Yamg. Later in the day we will drive up to Yamchun Qala and take the opportunity to swim in the Bibi’ Fatima hot spring and see the Buddhist Ziggurat complex.
Overnight in Langar at a local homestay.
Altitude: 3000 m
Driving distance: 240 km
Driving time: 5 hours

Day 5: Wednesday, 9 September

Langar – Bulunkul
Today we leave the views of Afghanistan and turn northward, crossing the 4300m high Khargush Pass (not passable in winter) and then drive to Bulunkul.
Overnight in Bulunkul at a local homestay.
Altitude: 3750m
Driving distance: 120km
Driving time: 3-4 hours

Day 6: Thursday, 10 September

Bulunkul – Murghab
We continue along the Pamir Highway towards Murghab. En-route we stop at the old Soviet Shor-bulak observatory, sitting at an impressing 4300 meters. Once in Murghab, walk the streets of the town and immerse yourself with the locals.
Overnight in Murghab at a local homestay.
Altitude: 3650 m
Driving distance: 100 km
Driving time: 4 hour

Day 7: Friday, 11 September

Murghab – Karakul
We continue our drive along the Pamir Highway via the highest point of the Pamir Highway, the Ak-Baital Pass (4656m). We then reach Karakul, the biggest lake in Tajikistan. Spend the afternoon walking around the lake and taking in the scenery.
Overnight in Karakul at a local homestay.
Altitude: 3900 m
Driving distance: 130 km
Driving time: 4 hour

Day 8: Saturday, 12 September

Karakul – Sarimogol
After an early start we leave Tajikstan and enter Kyrgyzstan and drive to the small township of Sarimogol. From here we drive and hike to the viewpoint of Lenin Peak (7134m).
Overnight in Sarimogol in Yurts.
Altitude: 2500m
Trekking time: 3 hours
Driving distance: 180 km
Driving time: 4 hour

Day 9: Sunday, 13 September

Sarimogol – Osh
We make our final journey along the Pamir Highway to Osh, Kyrgyzstan. In the afternoon we will visit ”Takhty Sulaiman”, a cave and museum in the Solomon’s Mountain.
Overnight in Osh at hotel.
Altitude: 960m
Driving distance: km
Driving time: 5 hours

Day 10: Monday, 14 September

Osh – End
Transfer to Osh Airport.
End of trip.

Inclusions & Exclusions

The trip includes:

All accommodation
Breakfast
All meals along the Pamir Highway
All transport including English speaking driver-guide
Driver’s fee
Entrance fees
Drinking water

The trip does not include:

Visas
Insurance
International flights
Meals in Dushanbe
Additional transport costs for any detours
Tips
Additional cost for any requested detours: US$0.85 per km, paid in cash.

Cost: $2,850.00 Per Person

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General Information

Flights:
We do not directly arrange international flights to and from Tajikistan. We can suggest routes and
operators.

Visas:
You may require a visa to enter Tajikistan. If so, a single-entry e-visa is the quickest method.
You will require a Tajikistan visa for this trip as well as a GBAO permit for the Badakhshan region,
where we will be travelling in.

Food:
We provide breakfast each day. When driving along the Pamir Highway, lunch and dinner is included.

Accommodation:
We do not and cannot offer a uniform accommodation standard on our itineraries. Even if we wanted
to, the reality is that standards in Dushanbe cannot be compared to a home stay in an isolated valley
in the Pamirs. We consider comfort, location, design, character, historical interest and whether the
money we spend will go into the pockets of the local community when we make our choices of where
to stay.
The accommodation will be based on 2 people sharing a room when that is available. Single rooms
can only be guaranteed in Dushanbe and Osh – contact us for details.
Along the Pamir Highway we will primarily be staying in local homestays that have limited rooms and
sharing may be required.

Transport:
When we choose our vehicles and drivers we take into consideration the road conditions, the length
of journey and the competence of the man behind the wheel. We will only be travelling by four-wheel
drive vehicles because the majority of the road is essentially a dirt track (despite that “Pamir Highway”
suggests smooth tarmac). Your comfort, enjoyment and safety of the journey is the top priority.
Please note, the tour does not include the transport costs for any detours. Should this be required,
you would be obligated to pay the driver in cash.
Additional cost for any requested detours: US$0.85 per km.

Guides:
On this trip you will be accompanied by an experienced local English-speaking driver-guide.

Insurance:
A valid travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate in any Untamed Borders trips.

Security:
Tajikistan including the Autonomous Region of Badakhshan is currently a stable area. However, we
monitor the situation closely and we listen very carefully to advice from the foreign office and from
our friends in the areas we visit. Our client’s safety is our primary concern. We must state that the
tour leader has the final word with regards to changes in the itinerary for safety reasons. Whilst the route we have chosen passes through areas which we consider to be stable things can change and we
may have to alter the route or cancel sections of the trip at short notice.

If you have any questions about this trip or about Tajikistan in general, please contact  [email protected]

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