16 days tour
Tajikistan Expedition: Pamir Highway & Beyond
$ 6,900 .00 USD
Total price per person
Reserve with $6,900.00
Transport
For the majority of the trip, we travel in fairly modern 4x4s (such as Toyota Land Cruisers) with three people plus a driver in each vehicle. This allows for a reasonable amount of space for each person. On most days, there are several hours of travel, often on very rough and bumpy roads. This trip is not recommended for people who suffer from travel sickness or back problems. In the interest of fairness, you should be prepared to alternate seating positions in the vehicle and not expect to always sit in the front. In and around Dushanbe, we may travel by minibus.
Guide
The group will generally be between four and 16 people.
Meals
When travelling in Tajikistan, be prepared for the meat-heavy cuisine of Central Asia. Over the centuries, it was influenced by various cultures, mainly Persian, Afghan and Russian. Beef and lamb are most commonly eaten. In the Pamirs, you might get to try yak meat in homestays. Different types of beans, grains, meat and vegetables are used. In general, the higher altitude and more remote the accommodation, the more basic the food. There is usually just one option at homestays and guesthouses. Food tends to be quite high in fat. Non (a flatbread) is served first with meals. The centrepiece and national dish in Tajikistan and Central Asia is plov. The main ingredients are meat, oil, rice, shredded carrots, chickpeas, garlic and sometimes raisins. The general meal during the trip is plov, qurutob (vegetarian), manti (steamed meat or pumpkin dumplings), different soups, sambusa (puff pastry with meat), laghman (noodle soup with meat), rice, french fries, shish kabab, fresh salads and fruits. During picnic lunches, on the first days, apples, pears, watermelon, tomato and cucumber, cheese, sausages and salads will be served, followed by jam, honey, instant or espresso coffee, tea, dried fruits, candies, herbal tea, honey, cookies and bread. Dinners include a first and second course followed by various types of cooked salads, tea, dried fruits, biscuits, sweets, jam and honey. Vegetarians can be catered for if we are aware before travel, though there will be limited choice. Other dietary requirements are likely to be difficult to accommodate on this trip. Please ask us.
Accommodation
Most of the accommodation on this trip is in homestays (seven nights) and guesthouses (two nights). The remaining six nights are in hotels. The single supplement only applies to Dushanbe and Khorog. Homestays are basic (see Essential Information for more detail) but are the only option in many places and are the best way to gain an insight into life in this region and meet local people. Some homestays have the option of sleeping on a tapchan (a large platform/bed) outside. Some homestays are in traditional Pamiri houses called chids. These have philosophical and religious significance. The main room is divided into a few sections, such as a cooking and sleeping area, a place to study or keep clothes, and has only one window called a ravzana. The ceiling symbolises four elements of the universe: fire, earth, air and water. Dinner in a homestay usually consists of two courses: a bowl of soup and a main dish with sides, homemade bread and jam. Usually, it is noodles or rice soup with or without meat, stewed or fried potatoes, plov, and fried vegetables with beef. Expect jam, sweets, biscuits and jurgot, a local Greek yoghurt made from yak or cow milk. For breakfast, a traditional meal is shirchoy, a mixture of milk, butter and salt boiled with black tea leaves. Pieces of bread and a little pepper can be added. In Dushanbe, we stay in a four-star hotel (local rating). We pass through Kalai Khumb twice. On our outbound journey, we use a homestay, on the return journey we stay in a three-star (local rating) hotel, which will be welcome after several nights in homestays. In Khorog, we stay in a pleasant local-style hotel. In Murghab, we stay in a very modest hotel. Atlas Hotel Dushanbe: Karon Hotel, Kalai Khumb: Lal Inn, Khorog: Jarty Gumbez guesthouse: This guesthouse has its own hot springs, great for relaxing after a long drive. Pamir Hotel, Murghab:
Not included:
Flights
Insurance
Others
โ Travel Insurance โ Single accommodation (available on request in Dushanbe and Khorog only) โ Visas or vaccinations
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Itinerary of your trip Tajikistan Expedition: Pamir Highway & Beyond
- Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Dushanbe
Day 1: Arrive Dushanbe
- Day 2 Day 2: Explore Dushanbe (Breakfast,Dinner)
Day 2: Explore Dushanbe (Breakfast,Dinner)
- Day 3 Day 3: To Kulob And Anjirob (Breakfast,Dinner)
Day 3: To Kulob And Anjirob (Breakfast,Dinner)
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 16 / Max: 80
Age range allowed for this experience.
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