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Pamir Highway Tours

Pamir Highway Tours

Pamir Highway Tours will take you down a road like no other, the M41 Highway that cuts through Tajikistan’s majestic Pamir Mountains, otherwise known as the Roof of the World.  These 4WD excursions across the world’s second highest road will bring you face-to-face with unspeakable beauty and nonstop adventure. Along the way you’ll encounter Bulunkul, the coldest town in Central Asia, and Ak-Baital Pass, the highest point in the former Soviet Union. You’ll rejuvenate your mind in the unearthly stillness of these hard-to-access peaks and grasp the beauty and harshness of life among its remote mountain peoples.

OrexCA’s Pamir Highway Tours bring the enchanting world of the Pamirs within reach by providing a journey that’s well-planned, guided and safe without compromising on the thrill of adventure and personal discovery. Under the direction of a local driver who’s experienced on the mountain roads and proficient in English, you’ll explore both well-known and lesser-visited locales in the Pamirs, stay in guesthouses and homestays along the way and have the opportunity to create countless memories with Pamiri villagers, your traveling companions and in the quiet solitude of your own soul among these age-old, mysterious mountains.


Pamir Highway Road M41 (5 days) M41 Pamir Highway Tour
5 Days | Spring, summer, autumn | Dushanbe, Kalaikhum, Khorog, Bulunkul, Murghab, Karakul
The M41 Pamir Highway Tour is a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to The Roof of the World, a trip bursting with adventure in the beautiful Pamir Mountains with all of their wild beauty and remote settlements. This 5-day journey begins in Dushanbe and climbs through the settlements of Kalaikhum, Khorog, Murghab and Bulunkul. View the world from Ak Baital Pass, overnight in mountain homestays and relax near Karakul Lake before ending your tour with a drive over the Kyrgyzstan border and into the city of Osh.
The Ultimate Pamir Highway Tour The Ultimate Pamir Highway Tour
9 Days | End of May - beginning of September | Dushanbe, Kulob, Kalaikhumb, Khorog, Ishkashim, Langar, Murghab, Karakul
The Ultimate Pamir Highway Tour is a 9-day dream journey through some of the most remote mountains on earth. Traveling in a 4WD vehicle with a qualified driver, you’ll start at Dushanbe and visit the full range of Pamir sites including well-developed Khorog, dizzyingly high Murghab and quiet, remote Karakul, with stops at citadels, petroglyphs, lakes and natural hot springs along the way.
Tour to Pamir Highway Tour to Pamir Highway
9 Days | Spring, summer, autumn | Dushanbe, Kalai-Khumb, Khorog, Ishkashim, Langar, Murgab, Ak Baital pass, Tokhtamysh pass, Savnov, Khichez, Rushan
The Pamir Highway is officially known as the M41 highway, and it will take you through remote villages and high-altitude landscapes that will leave you breathless. Beginning in Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan, the highway continues for over 1000 kilometers. Along the way, you'll pass melting glaciers, snowy peaks, winding rivers, turquoise lakes, and picturesque valleys.

Pamir Highway Tours, Tajikistan by OREXCA

Do you want a private or group tour to Pamir Highway? Our Pamir Highway Tours offer unforgettable experiences and memories. The Pamir Highway is one of the world's most epic and breathtaking road trips, and it's a must-visit destination for travelers who love adventure and natural beauty. The highway is a mountainous route that stretches across the rugged Pamir Mountains in Central Asia, and it offers stunning scenery, challenging terrain, and an unforgettable travel experience.

The Pamir Highway is not an easy road trip, and you'll need to be prepared for challenging driving conditions, high altitude sickness, and limited infrastructure. However, it's also incredibly rewarding, and you'll have the opportunity to interact with local communities, experience local culture, and explore some of Central Asia's most remote and untouched landscapes.

In short, the Pamir Highway is a traveler's paradise, and every adventurer should experience it at least once in their lifetime. With its stunning landscapes, challenging terrain, and incredible cultural experiences, this road trip will provide a travel experience like no other.

Tajikistan Tourist Visa and GBAO permit for travelers

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Frequently Asked Questions on Pamir Highway Tours

How do I arrange a trip to Pamir Highway, Tajikistan?
The fastest and easiest way to arrange your adventure tour to Pamir Highway, by booking a tour package with OREXCA. Going for a vacation to Tajikistan means an opportunity to discover incredible sights and come closer to the Silk Road's history. Book a tour with us and do not waste your time on researching, organizing, and planning. Book a vacation package with OREXCA to spend less time planning and more time enjoying.
What's included in a Pamir Highway tour package?
We offer our Pamir Highway tour and it includes: transfers on 4WD, meals, accommodation, escort guide; entrance fees to sights and GBAO permit.
How many days do I need for my vacation in Tajikistan?
The optimal length of a vacation in Pamir Highway is around 7-15 days. You’ll have enough time to explore a great variety of attractions across multiple cities during your tours to Tajikistan. If you have time for a longer adventure, we can arrange a tailor-made tour. Visit Kalaikhum, Khorog, Bulunkul, Ishkashim, Langar, Murghab, Karakul lake and Ak-Baital 4655m.
Is Pamir Highway safe for tourists?
Violent crime in Tajikistan is rare, and people are lovely. You will have a local escort guide and driver for the whole duration in your tour. Danger you may encounter is anything related to trekking and off-road adventure. You will be at a very high altitude and need to have good healthcare in the area.
What is the altitude on the Pamir Highway?
Altitudes on the Pamir Highway as following: Dushanbe 800 meters, Kalai-Khumb 1400 meters, Khorog 2100 meters, Ishkashim 2600 meters, Langar 2900 meters, Murghab 3600 meters, Karakul 3900 meters, Sarytash 3100 meters, Osh 1000 meters.
What to bring on a Pamir Highway tour?
There are no ATM’s on the Pamir highway, so bring enough US dollars and Tajik somoni with you. The sun is strong at higher altitudes, bring sunglasses and sunscreen. Also recommended to bring your own bottle and power bank, not every homestay has electricity and power cuts are common. Even in summer it can get very cold at the Pamir highway, so bring enough warm clothes.