JEEP/CULTURAL TRAVEL: NATURE & HISTORY OF PAMIR ALONG THE FAMOUS HIGHWAY (TRAVELCODE:1903)

"Pamir is not only a heap of mountains, but it also has another dimension, it is a wonderland with its own rules, which are not subject to the world of the plains. Here, contemplation and meditation are the normal conditions of the conscious of the people of the mountains; here, the plain voice of conscience  can be heard, like  life-giving spring, here, lie and ungodliness return quickly to the unlawful, while some God-loving natures even here the sound of the Creator."

Day 1 Dushanbe - Kalai-Khum
Early in the morning meeting at the airport Dushanbe. After breakfast drive via Karategin, Tavildora valleys and over Haburabad pass (3232 m) to Kalai-Khumb for overnight – where it is possible to admire to beautiful mountain landscapes. Also you can see wild and pets along the way. Lunch en route.
Overnight: Guesthouse
Meal: BLD (Breakfat, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2 Kalai-Khum Khorog
The road is going along Panj river, with Afgan villages on the other side. It passes through Vanch region, where mountains have good quality marble, visible from the road. From Rushan village starts Ismaili speaking area of this route. Short stop to see Vamar Fortress, on arrival to Khorog transfer to Hotel. Dinner in local restaurant. Lunch en route.
Overnight: 3* Hotel
Meal: BL

Day 3 Khorog - Garmchashma – Ishkashim – Yamg
Morning drive along Panj River via Ishkashim town to Yamg. Visit en route famous mineral hot springs Garmchashma and Schrine to Ali (who believed to open this spring). You can have a "Oudj". On the way visit to the "Namadgut" village to see Kushan Empire time Fortress Kaah-Ka, nice local museum (history, local embroidery, excavation subjects).
Across the river see a pass leading to the open valleys of Afghanistan. It was the path probably taken by Marco Polo on his Journey to Badakhshan, he mentions the famous Ruby mines so called Lali Badakhshan.
On arrival to Yamg transfer to home stay for overnight.
Overnight: Guesthouse
Meal: BLD

Day 4 Yamg – Langar
Morning start beatiful drive for Langar village en route vistit: Yamchun village: Bibi Fatima hot spring, ruins of Yamchun fortress (3-1 bc). After having bath in hot spring you can enjoy unforgettable view of the most picturesque part of Pamir valley and Hindukush range. Nearby see a small village of Yamg with Museum of local astronomer and post Sufi Muboraki Vakhoni and his solar calendar, possible visit local Pamiri house to have cup of tea and talk with people. See the Famous Wakhan corridor across Afghanistan. Later continue to Langar on arrival transfer to a local Family Traditional Pamiri House for Overnight.
Overnight: Homestay
Meal: BLD

Day 5 Langar – Khorog
After breakfast start donkey ride up to the mountains along the way to Khargush pass. Riding continue till the lunch time. Then boarding to the cars and drive to Khorog via Koytezak pass.
Overnight: 3* Hotel
Meal: BLD

Day 6 Khorog – Kalai-Khum
Drive back to Kalai-Khum.
Overnight: Guesthouse
Meal: BLD

Day 7 Kalai-Khum – Kulyab – Dushanbe
after breakfast start drive to Dushanbe, short stop in Kulyab to see Hulbuk fortress.
Overnight: 4* Hotel
Meal: BLD

Day 8 – Departure
Transfer and seeing off at the airport Dushanbe.