Pamir Highway 2 Stan Tour is a marvelous travel to Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan where you are going to cross overn many high-mountain passes, so many winding serpentine roads, see statues of the Buddhist, Islamic and unique Pamir cultures. Moreover, you will meet so many like-minded Adventure people who can’t wait to share impressions and experiences , they had on the tour. During the Trip you will learn a lot about the history of the Pamir tract once connected to the Great Silk Road and the Great Game also you will have a week of snow-capped mountains, as the in the top of the roof of World. You will we encounter lush farmlands, and small villages, wild flows of the River Pyandj along the way and cross scenic and one of the highest passes – Ak- Baytal (4655 m). Pamir Highway Tour is not an easy a walking trip. It is a choice of real adventurers. Check out the detailed tour program, select the appropriate date, and be ready to conquer The Roof of The World, unforgettable expedition!
PAMIR HIGHWAY TOUR 2STAN 14D13N
Code: PHW14D13N
ADVENTURE TOUR IN PAMIR AND TIEN SHAN MOUNTAINS 14 D 13 N 2020
Places to visit: Bishkek –Dushanbe-Khalai-Kum-Khorog-Murghab-Osh-Djalal-Abad-Kazarman-Son-Kul lake- Tash-Rabat(Caravanserai)-Naryn –Eki-Naryn-Tosor- Karakol-Jety-Oguz-Altyn Arashan- Chunkurchak Gorge
Season: June 15 – September 15
Tour summary:
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| DAYS # | ITINERARY |
| Day 1: | Airport-Dushanbe/City tour |
| Early in the morning at 03.55 meet your guide/driver. Transfer to hotel. Check in. Time for rest. Breakfast at 10.00. Star city tour before Noon.
Visit Ismail Somani, Rudaki Park, Green market (Mekhrgon) and Museum of National Atiquities (Closed on Monday). Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, Visit Hissar Fortress.Dinner at Dior Restaurant. Overnight at Dushanbe. Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel 5* or Similar |
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| Day 2: | Dushanbe – Kalai khumb 371km,6/7 hrs |
| Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to KALAI KHUMB BY Pamir High Way. Lunch at Kulob city. On the way, stop to visit Norak water reservoir that is called Tajik Sea. Then The road will take us up and over the Shuraba Pass at altitude of 2267 m. This is the border region with Afghanistan and from here onwards we will be surrounded by the mountains that have spawned countless adventurers over the centuries. The wild Panj River forms both the natural and the political boundary between Tajikistan and Afghanistan and we will skirt along its banks. Tonight, our accommodation is a nice hotel in the small town of Khalai Kum. Dinner at Guest house Bahrom Overnight in Khalai-Kum Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Karon Palace Hotel 4* or similar |
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| Day 3: | Kalai – Khumb – Khorog 260km, 6/7hrs |
| Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Khorog. Lunch in the road: Vanj Restaurant. Khorog City. Dinner at Dehli Darbor Restaurant
Overnight in Khorog Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Lal Inn Hotel 3* or similar |
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| Day 4: | Khorog – Alicher – Murghab 311km, 6/7hrs |
| Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Murghab. Lunch on the road (Alichul). Arrive Murghab. Visit Ancient petroglyphs in the caves. Dinner at Hotel Pamir
Overnight in Murgab Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Pamir Hotel 2* or similar |
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| Day 5: | Murghab – Karakul Lake – Sary Tash-Osh (Kyrgyzstan) 235km, 5/6 hrs |
| Early morning breakfast at the hotel. Visit Karakul Lake or Black Lake.Transfer to border Tajikistan – Kyrgyzstan Pass FOR GO TO Kyrgyzstan. Transfer to Sary Tash.Lunch at Guest House In Sary Tash.Then transfer to Osh.Dinner at Café Ethno
Overnight Osh Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Hotel Orto Asia – 3 * or similar |
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| Day 6: | Osh – Jalal Abad (110 km, 3 h) |
| Breakfast at hotel. We will have a short city tour in Osh. The most important sight in Osh is the sacred Suleiman mountain. Nicknamed Kichik-Mecca (Little Mecca) this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a major place of Muslim and pre-Muslim pilgrimage. It was said that prophet Suleiman was buried here, but even before it was a place of pilgrimage for local people. On top of the mountain is a stone shelter known as Babur’s House, named after the 15-16th century Muslim leader who founded the Mughal Dynasty in India and performed his 40 days fast for meditation here. Lunch at Uzbek Family in Osh. Today we have another long driving day ahead, towards the Tien Shan (“celestial”) mountains of Kyrgyzstan. On the way, we visit old minarets dating from 10-12thcenturies in Uzgen, which used to be one of the capitals of the mighty Karakhanid empire. Upon arrival to Jalal-Abad. Check in. Free time before dinner. Dinner at local restaurant/hotel.
Overnight in Jalal-Abad Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Kok-Art Hotel or similar |
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| Day 7: | Jalal-Abad-Kazarman – Song Kul (392 km, 8-10h) |
| Today we drive to mountain lake Song Kul through Moldo Ashuu Pass (3240m). Situated at an altitude of around 3000m the lake is only accessible in summer and surrounded by green meadows full of Edelweiss and mountains in the background. Lunch in Kyrgyz family in Kazarman Village. Shepherds from the region use these meadows as summer pastures, let their cattle graze and put up yurts. More than 200 families are spending their summers in yurts scattered around the lake. Locals call Song Kul Lake also “Nomad’s Paradise”. It is an ideal place to try out horse riding, meet shepherds and learn about their nomadic lives, and at the same time enjoy the tranquility of this idyllic landscape. Accommodation and dinner in a traditional Kyrgyz yurt.
Overnight in yurt – 4 people in a yurt, facilities are outside (Western toilet, shower with heated water) Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Yurt camp ( shower) |
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| Day 8: | Son-Kol-Tash-Rabat-Naryn (250 km/5-6 hrs ) |
| Breakfast at yurt camp. After breakfast , drive to Tash-Rabat caravansarei, where you will have chance to see the XV-XVI c Rock-building and have time for hiking around Tash Rabat valley. Upon arrival to Naryn Town. Check in. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Overnight in Naryn city Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Khan Tengri Hotel 3* or similar |
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| Day 9: | Naryn-Eki-Naryn Valley-Tossor/(south side of Issykkul) (200 km/6-7h) |
| Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, drive to Tosor village via Eki Naryn valley going over Tosor pass (about 3900 m), where during Jeeping time you will have a lot of extreme because you will be surrounded by the beautiful snow-capped Tien- Shien Mountains. Then through Tosor pass. Tosor pass is situated on Terskey Ala-Too mountain range at the altitude of 3900 m. Though it was paved a road connecting Issyk Kul and Naryn regions. The pass is quite difficult for passage. It has rather steep and rocky snow-covered trails. Standing high on the pass you can feel the sense of serenity, and it seems as if mountains are breathing nearby. On the way to the pass stands the village Tosor. Picnic/lunch on the way in open air condition. Upon arrival to seaside hotel. Check in. free time before dinner. Overnight and Dinner at hotel El-Dos Ata Eco hotel.
Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: El-Dos -Ata Seaside Hotel or similar |
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| Day10: | Tosor-Jety-Oguz-Karakol/Altyn-Arashan-Hot springs (110 km/2-3hs) |
| Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, drive to Karakol, on the way, stop at Jeti-Oguz Gorge. Its name in Kyrgyz language means “Seven bulls”. The name is symbolic, because there is a 35 km long wall of seven huge red-brown cliffs resembling furious bulls standing together. Jeti-Oguz is also famous for its hot springs with waters enriched with minerals, popular during the USSR period. We drive towards the upper part of Jeti-Oguz to enjoy an easy walk heading towards a beautiful waterfall. Along the way, we have a stop to watch eagle-hunting, one of the ancient traditions of Kyrgyz people. Picnic en route in open air condition or in shepherd’s yurt. Then, upon arrival to Karakol city, change Jeep to Russian 4WD JEEP (UAZ), to go to Altyn Arashan (Hot-Springs). Upon Arrival, go for 1-2 hrs walking Around the Altyn-Arashan (Hot-Springs). Then Drive back to Karakol before Dinner. Dinner at local Uighur Family + Kyrgyz folk concert.
Overnight in Karakol Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Karagat hotel 4* or similar |
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| Day 11: | Karakol/City Tour-Cholpon-Ata – Chon-Kemin (Horse Riding) (160km/4-5h) |
| Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, go to Sightseeing tour in Karakol: visit the Dungan mosque and an old wooden Orthodox Church. One of its highlights is the fact that it is built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail. You will enjoy walking along streets with blue-framed windows and gingerbread-style houses. Later, transfer to Chon-Kemin, On the way, stop to visit Petroglyphs, the museum of petro-glyphs under open air (dating to 800 B.C.). Lunch at Cholpon-Ata local restaurant. Then, you will take one-hour cruise on a boat. Later, visit Rukh-Ordo Spiritual Complex. Afternoon, you will continue driving to Chon-Kemin. Upon arrival Check in. Later, you will have chance to experience to ride on pure Kyrgyz Horses along the mountain foot in Chon-Kemin Valley.Dinner and overnight at the Ashu hotel.
Overnight in Chon-Kemin Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Ashu Guesthouse or similar |
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| Day 12: | Chon-Kemin-Burana/Horse Game-Chon-Kurchak Valley (190km/4-5h) |
| Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, depart to Bishkek, En route, you will stop to visit to Burana Tower, the remains of the ancient city of Balasaguni formed by the Karakhanid dynasty in the 10thcentury. After excursion in Burana Tower drive to Don-Aryk Village where you will be witness of the famous horseback game called ULAK-TARTYSH (Buzkashi). Lunch at Kyrgyz Family. Later, continue driving to Chunkurchak Gorge. This is a unique place, where your eye catches the fantastic valley, snow-capped peaks of the majestic mountains, which are visible on the horizon. Running mountain river at the foot of the mountain slopes located interspersed with alpine meadows and forest belts of juniper, pine, larch, birch, rowan and numerous species of shrubs. Upon arrival, check in. Late afternoon, go to explore the wonderful Chunkurchak Gorge for the next 2-3 hours by hiking in the heart of this breathtaking gorge which is covered with alpine meadows and forest belts of juniper, pine, larch, birch, rowan and numerous species of shrubs and so on. Dinner and Overnight in Chunkurchak Supara Ethno-hotel. Overnight in Chunkurchak Gorge
Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Supara Chunkurchak hotel |
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| Day 13: | Chunkurchak-Ala-Archa National park-Bishkek/City tour |
| Early morning after breakfast depart to Ala-Archa National Park. Excursion at Ala-Archa.The Ala Archa National Park is an alpine national park in the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan, established in 1979 and located approximately 40 km south of the capital city of Bishkek. The park, which includes the gorge of the Ala-Archa River and the mountains surrounding it, is a popular destination point for weekend picnickers, hikers, horse trekkers, skiers as well as mountain climbers looking for challenging ice, rock and mixed routes. The park is open year round; although the most popular season is late summer and early fall. After Excursion drive back to Bishkek. Lunch at local restaurant. After Lunch go for Short Sightseeing in Bishkek: Central Square Al-too, White House, Parliament House, Manas Statue, and Lenin Statue. Transfer to hotel. Check in.Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Bishkek Meals: B/L/D Accommodation: Haytt hotel 5* or similar |
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| Day 14: | Bishkek-Airport |
| Early in the morning transfer to airport.
Meals: X Accommodation: X |
| Place/City | Accommodation |
| Bishkek | Hyatt Hotel 5* similar |
| Chunkurchak | Supara Chunkurchak hotel |
| Chon-Kemin | Ashu guesthouse or similar |
| Karakol | Karagat 4 * |
| Djalal-Abad | Kok-Art hotel 4* or similar |
| Tossor | El-Dos Ata Echo hotel |
| Naryn | Khan-Tengri hotel 3* |
| Son-Kol | Yurt Camp (1 person stay in Yurt) |
| Osh | Orto Asia Hotel 3* or similar |
| Dushanbe | Sheraton 5* |
| Khalai-kum | Karon Palace 4* |
| Khorog | Lal 3* |
| Murghab | Pamir hotel 2* |
Min 2 pax need to Book
Price is given in USD per person
Price is given in USD per person
| Pax | Premium/Deluxe |
| 2 | $ 3100 |
| Single supplement | $ 210 |
Note: Big Groups price will be different, plz send inquiry, we will give you price;
TRIP INCLUSIONS:
- Single and Twin room accommodation as stated in the program;
- Transportation 4WD JEEP (Land Cruiser, Toyota Sequoia, Renault Duster, Mitsubishi Pajero) thru out trip;
- English-speaking escort guide;
- Accommodation as stated in the program;
- Meals-Full Board;
- Entrance and Ecological fees;
- Mineral water;
- Only early Check-in Day 1/Dushanbe
- Folk Show
- Eagle Show
- Horse game
- 1 hr Boat ride
- 4WD Russian Van (UAZ 9 seats)/Altyn-Arashan/(Hot Springs);
TRIP EXCLUSIONS:
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Single supplement;
- Payment for early check in and late check-out (check in time is at 13-14.00, check out time is at 12.00)
- International airfares;
- Tajikistan e-visa+ GBAO permit;
- Personal insurance and items not mentioned above.
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