Today we drive towards the Bartang Valley and begin an adventure that may prove to be your favorite part of the trip. The 4x4s will drop us off at the trailhead to Jizeu Valley and we will commence a truly spectacular 2-hour hike to the remote Jizeu Village. The views we will discover on this hike are barren and wild, and this is known for being one of the real highlights of the Pamir Highway, that very few travelers visit. There are no roads to this village, so we will need to take our supplies with us for one night staying with local families. You do not need to bring much with you – just a change of clothes, medication, water for the hike, and your camera gear, and everything else will stay with our driver in the car. We will have lunch and dinner in the Jizeu Village. This is an isolated region, and we will only be able to organize our accommodation once we arrive in the village. Food, blankets, pillows, and water are provided at the homestay.
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Driving distance/hour: 83km/ 52 mi/ 3 hours
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Hike: 6km/ 3.7 mi/ 2 hours
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Altitude: Jizeu village 2,495m / 8,179 ft
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Internet: No mobile coverage
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Electricity: Available, Limited
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Facilities: outdoor squat toilets at the homestays. Shared rooms for up to 6 people.