TAJIKISTAN…PAMIR HIGHWAY
April 18 - May 02, 2025
Led by Tour Manager David William
This journey will take you to explore exotic landscapes of snow-covered peaks, high-mountain lakes and rivers, inhabited by mountain communities living in settlements preserving century-old traditions and customs. History of Pamir Highway is over one hundred years, but the history of Pamir itself is over millennia. It was left largely untouched by the ravages of the Soviet occupation and the Taliban’s invasion. Archaeological findings testify presence of Zoroastrians, Buddhists and Muslims in Pamir. The birth date of Pamir Highway can be considered the 14th of March 1981 when lieutenant colonel Bronislav Grombchevskiy read a lecture on “Our interests in Pamir. Military-political outline” at the secret meeting of the General headquarter of the Russian army in Saint Petersburg. The aim of this secret bridgehead was to prepare for any possible invasion of the British Empire to Central Asia.
Can be combined with Uzbekistan tour (May 02 - May 14, 2025)
Tour cost (Land only): $4,995.00
per person sharing in double occupancy
Single Supplement: $495.00
Price based on group size minimum of 6 participants and maximum of 12 participants
Tour Includes
Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers.
Travel by private A/C car.
Domestic flight Dushanbe - Khujand.
Accommodation in Dushanbe in 5* & 4* hotels and Basic guesthouses/small private hotels will be used for portion of the trip in the mountain.
4x4 vehicles for Pamir Highway portion.
Meals as specified in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner).
Entrance Fees to all sites and museums.
Escort of Tour Manager (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
English Speaking local guide.
Gratuities to guide, drivers, and porters (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Tour Does Not Include
International airfare USA/Dushanbe/USA.
Tajikistan visa (currently e-visa - subject to change)
Beverages with or without meals.
PCR tests pre arrival and pre departure.
Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
Items of a personal nature (camera fees at sites, laundry, phone calls, excess luggage, etc.).
Transfers if not arriving/departing on scheduled tour dates.
Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules or early arrival.
Travel protection insurance.
(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Trip Grade:
III Challenging: – Parts of the trip are physically challenging, involve hiking on rough terrain or in sand or at high altitudes. There may be long drives on rough roads; weather conditions with high heat or humidity. You may have simple picnic lunches, primitive bathroom facilities along the road and remoteness from modern cities.
LODGING Level:
** Delightful: Comfortable yet on the Spartan side, usually small but usually with private facilities. Some stays in private homes or small inns that may lack western style amenities. (2 or 3 stars).
*** Superior: Lodges and hotels with additional amenities, refined service and comfort level acceptable to western standards. (3 or 4 stars)
Trip remarks:
Tajikistan is rated as challenging touring due to the daily walking involved (at least two miles a day), some hiking, travel at high altitudes, and several very long driving days. A part of the trip is at a high elevation, ranging from 7,000 to over 14,000 feet (the highest points on the itinerary are Kyzyl-Art Pass, Khargush Pass, and Ak-Baital Pass).
Those with a history of medical problems, particularly cardiac or respiratory conditions, must consult a doctor before considering this trip. This program uses guesthouses and rustic hotels, especially in the scenic and charming Pamir Mountains. Guesthouse accommodations are extremely basic – toilets, as are showers, are often shared among all group members, and guesthouses may not have electricity. The group may be in multiple separate guesthouses. If you rely on electricity for CPAP or any other reason, you must have your battery or additional back up.
