ROOF OF THE WORLD – PAMIR
Discover the wild
Jamshed Yusupov is the executive director of the Zarafshan Tourism Development Association (ZTDA). Under his leadership, the organization actively develops community-based tourism in the Sughd region, providing local residents with employment opportunities and preserving cultural heritage. Jamshed pays special attention to environmental issues and the creation of sustainable tourism infrastructure that contributes to the development of the region.
Executive Director
Route
Dushanbe – Pamir – Kalai Khumb – Khorog – Garmchashma – Ishkashim – Bibi Fatima – Langar – Bulunkul – Murghab – Karakul – Kyzyl-Art – Alai – Osh
Accommodation
Double occupancy at the hotel & homestays
Maximum altitude
4635 m
Highlights
Dushanbe, Buddha in Nirvana, Kokhi Navruz, Pamir, Panj River, Garmchashma, Ishkashim Valley
Tour schedule
Day 1
Arrival in Dushanbe. City tour including Museum of Antiquity (12m Buddha), Kokhi Navruz, and city center. Lunch & dinner at national restaurants. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Transfer to Kalai Khumb (390 km, 8 hrs) via scenic Panj River road. Lunch en route. Evening walk. Overnight at homestay.
Day 3
Drive to Khorog (240 km, 6 hrs) along Panj River bordering Afghanistan. Dinner & overnight with a local family. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4
Transfer to Garmchashma (hot spring), then to Ishkashim (124 km, 3 hrs). Bathing in hot springs. Overnight at homestay.
Day 5
Transfer to Bibi Fatima hot spring (75 km, 1.5 hrs). Bathing and walking in the area. Overnight at homestay.
Day 6
Visit Yamchun Fortress, Bibi Fatima spring, and Muborakkadam Museum in Yamg. Continue to Bulunkul and Yashilkul Lakes (200 km, 6 hrs). Dinner & overnight at homestay.
Day 7
Transfer through Murghab to Karakul (360 km, 8 hrs). Visit Murghab bazaar. Walk around Karakul lake and village. Overnight at homestay.
Day 8
Cross Ak-Baital Pass (4635 m), visit Alai Valley. Arrive in Osh, Kyrgyzstan (420 km, 6 hrs). Overnight at hotel.
The Pamir Highway — a journey through one of the highest and most beautiful roads in the world. Feel the power of mountains, rivers, hot springs, and ancient legends as you follow in the footsteps of Silk Road travelers.
