Journey through the stunning Wakhan Valley, following the Panj River along the Afghan border, with breathtaking views of Afghan villages and towering peaks.
Stay in traditional Pamiri homestays and Kyrgyz yurts, experiencing warm hospitality and home-cooked meals.
Hike Panorama Ridge (4,800 m) and Traveler’s Pass (4,130 m), with spectacular views of Peak Lenin (7,134 m).
Explore ancient sites like the Ishkashim Fortress, Yamchun Fortress, and unwind at the Bibi Fatima Hot Springs.
Discover the Nurek Dam and Hulbuk Fortress, plus the peaceful Khorog Botanical Garden, one of the highest in the world.
Ride yaks in Bash-Gumboz and photograph high-altitude lakes like Karakul and Tulparkul.
Cross the Akbaital Pass (4,655 m) and scenic Alay Valley, concluding in Osh, one of Kyrgyzstan’s oldest cities.
The GBAO permit is required for the Pamir Region in Tajikistan,
You must obtain it through us if you're from a visa-free country.
The passport holders of the following nationalities (countries) are eligible to enter Tajikistan without a visa.
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall, Islands, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro,
Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea (DPRK), Norway, Oman, Philippines,
Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED STATES, Uzbekistan,
Vatican City
Also, visa-free travel to Tajikistan for up to 14 days is available for persons over 55 years of age from the following countries:
Albania, Algeria, Barbados, China, Commonwealth of Dominica, Fiji, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar,
Morocco, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Panama, Tunisia, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Welcome to the Pamir Highway!
Today we start our drive towards the gorgeous village of Khalaikhum. We will visit the 11th-century Hulbuk Palace along the way before finally entering the iconic Pamir Mountains. After driving through the spectacular valleys of the Shurobod Pass we will arrive in the village of Khalaikhum. Here we will join the Panj River, which we will be following for the next few days, and have our first views into mysterious Afghanistan, just over the border. We will have dinner and overnight in a homestay.