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Founders’ Tour – Borderlands of the Pamir

14 days
Start and end in Dushanbe
4.0 (5 reviews)
Founders’ Tour – Borderlands of the Pamir - Crooked Compass
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dushanbe

    Dushanbe
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with introduction to tour themes)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dushanbe independently
  2. Day 2

    Dushanbe

    Dushanbe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit former Soviet administrative buildings and residential districts
    • Explore Victory Park and Second World War memorials
    • Visit Museum of Antiquities
    • Attend traditional musical performance at Gurminj Museum
    • Visit Mehrgon Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Victory Park
    Museum of Antiquities
    Gurminj Museum
    Mehrgon Bazaar
  3. Day 3

    Dushanbe to Kalai Khum

    Dushanbe to Kalai Khum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at viewpoint overlooking Nurek Reservoir and Nurek Dam

    Optional Activities

    • Visit rural communities and local markets
    • Pass through historic city of Kulob
    Landmarks
    Nurek Dam
    Nurek Reservoir
    Kulob
  4. Day 4

    Kalai Khum to Khorog

    Kalai Khum to Khorog
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Follow the Panj River borderland route with views of Afghanistan
    Landmarks
    Panj River
    Khorog
  5. Day 5

    Khorog

    Khorog
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Khorog's Soviet-era layout and government buildings
    • Visit Lenin Monument
    • Visit monument to first truck on Pamir Highway
    • Visit Khorog Botanical Garden
    • Explore local bazaar and city park
    Landmarks
    Lenin Monument
    Khorog Botanical Garden
  6. Day 6

    Khorog to Ishkashim

    Khorog to Ishkashim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Garm Chashma natural hot spring
    Landmarks
    Garm Chashma
    Ishkashim
  7. Day 7

    Ishkashim to Yamg

    Ishkashim to Yamg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kahkaha Fortress ruins
    • Visit Yamchun Fortress
    • Visit Bibi Fatima hot springs
    • Visit House Museum of Muborak-i Wakhani
    • Visit traditional Pamiri house
    Landmarks
    Kahkaha Fortress
    Yamchun Fortress
    Bibi Fatima hot springs
  8. Day 8

    Yamg to Langar

    Yamg to Langar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buddhist Stupa of Vrang
    • Hike to petroglyph field overlooking Langar
    • Visit Abreshim Qala (Silk Fortress) ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Meet local families in traditional Wakhi villages
    Landmarks
    Buddhist Stupa of Vrang
    Langar petroglyph field
    Abreshim Qala
  9. Day 9

    Langar to Murgab

    Langar to Murgab
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bulunkul school
    • Visit Shorbulak Observatory
    • Visit Shakhty Cave

    Optional Activities

    • Encounter Kyrgyz and Pamiri communities
    Landmarks
    Bulunkul
    Shorbulak Observatory
    Shakhty Cave
    Murgab
  10. Day 10

    Murgab

    Murgab
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cross Ak-Baital Pass
    • Visit Karakul Lake
    • Visit local bazaar
    • Visit Lenin Monument
    Landmarks
    Ak-Baital Pass
    Karakul Lake
    Lenin Monument
  11. Day 11

    Murgab to Khorog

    Murgab to Khorog
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12

    Khorog to Kalai Khum

    Khorog to Kalai Khum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Panj River
  13. Day 13

    Kalai Khum to Dushanbe

    Kalai Khum to Dushanbe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with local guests)

    Included Activities

    • View Roghun Hydropower Plant
    Landmarks
    Roghun Hydropower Plant
  14. Day 14

    Dushanbe

    Dushanbe
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
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    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before September 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 24th, 2026, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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