Day1
Arrival in Dushanbe Estimated time of arrival in Dushanbe at 3. 30am – Qalai Khumb. (790m); collapse
Meeting and welcoming the tourists at the airport. Departure to Pamir via Kulob region (900m). Passing to Kalaikhum we will see the scenery and the people changing. Local people here are called Pamirs with their own languages and varied culture and traditions. The culture and traditions in Pamirs differs as you go further and further and you can observe the preserved culture and style of living. Qalai Khumb is located on the Panj River, a major tributary of the famous Amu Darya (Oxus) River. Accommodation in a private guesthouse in Kalaikhum.
Day2
Qalai Khumb to Bartang Jizew (270km – 7 hours driving) collapse
Driving along the Panj river (Afghan border), enjoying the nice view, Arrival in Rushan, having lunch and detour to Bartang valley up to Jizev bridge. Jisev village is one of the ecological villages in the Pamirs that still has neither vehicle road not electrical cabling. Some houses use solar energy or small generators. The entire valley has only about 15 houses. This valley has many small beautiful lakes, different varieties of birds and herbs and few groves and is very popular for tourists. We will cross the Bartang river through wooden bridge. Further, we begin the trek to Jisev village (7 km). Homestay. B/L/D. Next day we will hike further to the valley and to the other lake. Enjoying the wild forest and the beautiful landscape. Overnight in upper small settlement in homestay. B/L/D
Day3
Jizew to Khorog – Bachor (370km – 9 hours driving) collapse
Driving from Jizev to Khorog (2110) and to Bachor (3332) village. Khorog is the administrative center of the Pamir region, dramatically set deep in the valley at the confluence of the Panj and Ghunt rivers and boxed in by the mountain peaks. We will arrive in Khorog, have lunch and continue driving to Ghunt valley through the Gund River. Arrival in Bachor village, resting. Accommodation in home stay. B/L/D.
Day4
Bachor to Qargiz-shabar collapse
Start of the Trek from Bachor to Qargiz-shabar name of the pasture (5-6 hours walking, lunch on the way). Luggage on animal-drawn transport. Laying tents. Overnight in tents.
Day5
Qargiz-shabar to Chapdar-kul Lake (4530m). collapse
Trekking from Qargiz-shabar to Chapdar-kul Lake (4530m). 5-6 hours walking, lunch would be served on the way. In this day we will enjoy the majestic lake of Chapdarkul with possibility to see yaks around. Laying tents and accommodation. Overnight in tents.
Day6
Chapdar-kul to Ukhinch collapse
Trekking from Chapdar-kul through the Uchkul (4314m) and then to Ukhinch (name of the pasture) 6 hours walking, lunch would be served on the way. In this day we will enjoy the three lakes which are all called Uchkul (means three lakes). We will pass through the pastures and will be meeting the Shepherds, one is Zaurbek who has been doing this job for 25 years. He comes to the pasture with his family. He will make us tea and will feed us with yogurt that make in the pasture. Accommodation and overnight in tents by the pasture.
Day7
Trekking from Ukhinch to Irkht (3300m), 6-7 hours walking collapse
The name of the Pasture as well the meteorological station. This day we will descend through the valley and reach Irkht where one side of the Sarez Lake starts. Having shower. Overnight in house or tent.
Day8
Sarez Lake collapse
the Sarez Lake. Reaching the Dam where the department of Committee of Emergency Situation is located to control the lake and the dam. Walking around the lake, enjoying the nice view. Overnight in tent.
Day9
Lake Sarez to Barchidiv village (2.100m) collapse
Descending from the Lake Sarez to Barchidiv village (2.100m). The walking will take 8 hours. Walking along the Murgab River that flows from the Sarez Lake. Arrival in Barchidiv. Overnight in homestay.
Day10
Barchidiv to Rushan. collapse
Driving from Barchidiv down Bartang valley to Rushan the administrative center of Rushan district. Arrival. Overnight in Homestay.
Day11
Rushan to Qalai Khumb collapse
Driving from the Rushan to Qalai Khumb, Overnight in Kalaikhum.
Day12
Qalai Khumb to Dushanbe (380 km, 7 hours driving) collapse
Driving from Qalai Khumb to Dushanbe (380 km, 7 hours driving). Arrival in Dushanbe. Overnight in guesthouse.
Day13
Dushanbe collapse
Flight home at 5. 05 am.