Over a mountain pass to Kalai-Khumb and the scenery and people change again. Here the people are Badakhshan – not Tajiks but a number of separate tribal groups. Beautiful landscape and view of snow peaks on opposite side- “Afghanistan”.

Overnight in hotel or homestay

Continue by road from Kalai-Khumb to Khorog, the capital of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO). From Kalai-Khumb, the road joins the river Panj, which forms Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan. This is a fascinating drive. On the Tajik side of the river, the road is asphalted and buildings have electricity and are constructed using metal and glass. On the Afghan side – only about 100 m distant – the road is a donkey track and buildings are mud and wood.  Overnight in hotel

In the morning from Khorog drive over Gunt valley to the village Bachor. Once again, the landscape and people change as we slowly go higher into the Pamir High Plato. We have left behind the lush valley of the Wakhan and the Pamir tribe

Overnight in Bachor, homestay

Today morning meet with trekking crew, half day trekking from village, along Andaravg river to the second summer village, near to Kavch. Distance 7-8 km. takes 3-4 h. Altitude (from 3180m up to 3450m) Overnight tents,

From summer village we will walk near to lake Khachin, not long distance for better acclimatization.  Distance 8-9 km. takes 4-5 h. Altitude (from 3450m up to 3900m).  Overnight tents,

From Khachin lake we are walk along Bartanly river to the lake Zoroshkul. Distance 10-11 km. takes 5-6 h. Altitude (from 3900m up to 4500m) Overnight tents,

From Zoroshkul lake we walk to the Uchkul lakes, via Kulin and along of summer pastures of local people.  Distance 11-13 km. takes 5-6 h. Altitude (from4500m up to-4550m)Overnight tents,

From Uchkul lakes trek to the Chapdarkul lakes, via Irkh river.  Distance 11-12 km. takes 5-6 h. Altitude (from4550m down to-4530m)

Overnight tents,

From  Chapdarkul lakes trek along Chapdara river to the summer village.  Distance 12-13 km. takes 5-6 h. Altitude (from4530m down to-4490m) Overnight tents,

From summer village today we will walk down along the river Langar, till the Rakhar.   Distance 11-12 km. takes 5-6 h. Altitude (from4490m down to-4270m) Overnight tents,

Today final trek day in Central Pamir Mountains, we will walk to the lake Yashilkul, meet with cars and drive to Bulunkul village.  Distance 8-9 km. takes 4-5 h. Altitude (from4270m down to-3700m)

Overnight homestay

From Bulunkul drive to Wakhan valley, over pass Khar-Gush, via villages Langar, Hissar, Zong and Vrang. Dist. 220 km takes 5-6 h

Overnight homestay

Day 13

Today continue explore Wakhan valley. Visit Yamchun fortress. It is the main notable fortification built in Wakhan to secure Western Pamirs in “Silk Road” time.   Drive to Yamchun and walk along a ridge to see the Zoroastrian “Fortress of Fire Worshippers”. Further up the hillside is the hot springs at Bibi Fatima. It is possible to take a natural steam bath in a rocky cave. Final driving to Khorog.

Overnight in hotel

In the morning we will start our driving to Kalai-Khumb. On your way drive along the Panj River, enjoy the spectacular view of mountains; through the river see the way of life in Afghan side. From Khorog, the road joins the river Panj, which forms natural Tajikistan border with Afghanistan. This is a fascinating drive. On the Tajik side of the river, the road is asphalted and buildings have electricity and are constructed using metal and glass. On the Afghan side – only about 100 m distant – the road is a donkey track and buildings are built of mud and wood. Distance 260  km. Takes 7-8 h

Overnight in hotel

We will drive through Sagirdasht Pass (Khaburabad). Beautiful landscape and view of snow peaks and several passes. Stop in several villages to introduce with local life. Here the people are Badakhshan – not Tajiks but a number of separate tribal groups, each with their own language. Unlike their Sunni neighbors, the Badakhshanis are Ismaili, followers of the Aga Khan. Attitudes and dress are a little more liberal in Badakhshan Distance 310 km. Takes 8-9 h

Overnight in hotel