Active way tour
Duration: 9 days
Places to visit: Dushanbe - Hissor - Norak - Kalai Khum - Khorog - Ishkashim - Yashil Kul Lake - Bulunkul Lake - Khoburubot - Dushanbe
Don't miss to get impressive time in Tajikistan and enjoy outstanding holidays over here. On this tour our visitors will get a chance to see outstanding places of past times and of course enjoy hiking and trekking.
Day 1: Dushanbe - Hissor - Dushanbe
Our guide will meet you in the airport and accompany to Dushanbe. On Active way tour we will drive 35 km to visit Hisor fortress originated in the VII-XVII centuries. This historic site has encouraged zones and citadel and used to be the residence of the deputy of the Emir of Bukhara. It is situated on a high hill and was well secured with 1 m thick walls and ambiguities for guns and cannons. Inside you can see a pool and a garden and across from the fortress there was a full market square with a caravan serai and shops. Travelers will see two striking towers of the fortress. In addition, you will see the lately returned monuments of "Madrasa I Kuhna" belonging to the new school of 16th-17th centuries, mosque; the mausoleum of "Mahdumi Azam" of 16th century. When we return to Dushanbe you will visit Botanical garden and Victory Park and enjoy panorama views on tours. Transfer to a hotel for rest.
Day 2: Dushanbe - Norak - Kalai Khum
Today we will drive to Kalai Khum village. You will admire Norak water reservoir or Tajik Sea. We will drive over Shuraba pass of 2 267 m and drive along Afghanistan border. It belongs to the Territory of Pamir Mountains which was impressed by the greatest explorers as Marco Polo, Hsuan Tsang, Mirza Muhammad Haidar. The we will drive along natural border of Pyanj River and see outstanding giant mountain system the ocean of white and blue mountains. Night is in a homestay.
Day 3: Kalai Khum - Khorog
We will drive to Khorog. It is one of the smallest cities on the map of the world enclosed by rocky mountains from all four wings. The town was assembled on the confluence of the 3 rivers where Shokhdara river and Ghund river flow into Pyanj river. Being there you will meet Pamir people and learn more about their culture. They have got amazing appearance of blonde hair, fair skin and blue eyes. It is worth saying that Pamirs Mountains are the highest mountains in the world with human population after the Himalayas in Tibet. Night is in a guesthouse.
Day 4: Khorog - Ishkashim
The tour will start by driving to the small village of Ishkashim. It is the capital of Ishkoshim District in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province in south-east of the country and located on the Panj River. The Panj River is a tributary of the Amu Darya of 1 125 km long and procedures a substantial part of the Afghanistan and Tajikistan border. The village of Ishkoshim is placed opposite a town of Afghanistan. We are sure you will like it on tours. Rest in a home stay.
Day 5: Ishkashim - Yashil Kul Lake - Bulunkul Lake
We are glad to present the next day of our tour where we will visit the most beautiful lakes of the Pamirs as Yashil Kul and Bulunkul (Blue lakes). They are located on the altitude of 3 700 meters above sea level in the Murghab district. The color of water in Bulunkul is an elusive inter-play of violet and dark-blue in the sunlight time. There are a lot of fish in the lake. Here our dear travelers can see animals as yaks (domestic animals). They produce milk and meat products. On the way to the lake you will drive over Koitezak pass of 4 271 m. Overnight is in a homestay.
Day 6: Bulunkul - Khorog
On this tour we will drive to Khorog sideways Pamir Highway, known as M41 Pamir Tract. It is the second highest mountain road after highway of Tibet. The road places over mountains and passes on the elevations of more than 4 000 meters above sea level. On the route you will drive over Koitezak pass of 4 271 m. It is the best idea to see wild inhabitants as Turkestan rat, tiger-cat, grizzly bear, badger, stoat, fox, grey and red wolves as well as Marco Polo sheep, which is the largest sheep in the world and of course snow leopard. Night is in a guesthouse.
Day 7: Khorog - Kalai Khum
The tour will start by travelling from Khorog to Kalai Khum. You will be impressed by high rocky mountains of over 6 000 meters where only 1 road was built over there. On the way our travelers will have an opportunity to admire the real beauty of nature and capture incredible photos on tours. In addition, you will meet locals living in small nomadic dwellings. They are very hospitable and always ready to treat anyone with open heart. Communicating with them you will learn more about their lifestyle. On the other side of the river you will see Afgan villages and stunning gardens. Rest is in a homestay.
Day 8: Kalai Khum - Khoburubot - Dushanbe
We are glad to present the next day of our tour where you will drive to Dushanbe by mountain road. Passing over high Khoburubot Pass (3 252) known as Western Pamir Tract you will be inspired by the beauty of its nature. The road goes via the most attractive river valley and remarkable gorges in the terrain. Don't miss to take photos on tours. Visiting see small villages and meet local people you will be impressed by their hospitality. This day of tour will be memorable. Transfer to a hotel for sleep.
Day 9: Flight
Transfer to airport. Tours were on point! Thank you for Active way tour.
Transport:
02-04 pax - Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax - 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10 pax - 3 cars: Hyundai Starex
Price per person:
02 pax - 1300 $
04 pax - 800 $
06 pax - 900 $
08 pax - 745 $
10 pax - 815 $
Single - 80 $
Half board - 120 $
Full board - 240 $
English speaking guide - 780 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Dushanbe - "Meridians" Hotel 3*
Kalai Khum - Home stays
Khorog - "Lal" Guesthouse
Ishkoshim - Home stays
Bulunkul - Home stays
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- GBAO permit
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide