Adventure in Tajikistan
MountaineeringTajikistan lies at the junction of five of the world's greatest mountain ranges: the Himalaya, Karakorum, Hindu Kush, Tien Shan and Pamir. The Pamirs constitute the major part of the eastern half of Tajikistan – the Gorno-Badakshan autonomous oblast or GBAO, covering an area of more than 63,700 sq. Km.
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Treking
The Fann mountains are the most accessible, lying just a day’s drive from Dushanbe and just across the border from Samarkand in Uzbekistan. Here it is possible to make treks of up to a week crossing high mountain passes and camping beside azure lakes. Some of the peaks are relatively easy to ascent and can be combined with a trekking trip. Read more...
The Yagnob Valley
The people of the Yagnob valley have preserved their culture and traditions, including elements of the Sogdian religion, Zoroastrianism. Fire worship is believed to have been associated with the underground coal fires which have been burning for thousands of years and can still be seen today on the mountains in the region where smoke is visible by day and fire by night Read more...
Fann Mountain Trek
This week-long trek takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in Tajikistan, starting from a string of blue lakes in the west, crossing three mountain passes and finishing at Iskandarkul, the lake associated with Alexander the Great. Read more...
Pamir Trekking: Sarez and Yashikul Lakes
Lake Sarez, 60 km long and containing an estimated 17 cubic km of water is quite young. It was formed after an earthquake of colossal proportions on 18 February 1911 in which two cubic kilometres of rock were dislodged, burying Usoi village and blocking the Murghab River. Read more...
Jeep Tours
Tajikistan's mountains have an interesting and varied topography, and the people of the mountain valleys have cultures and languages that are quite distinct. There is no better way to observe these contrasts than to travel across the country by 4WD jeep. Read more...
Pamir Jeep Tour
It is possible to make a circular tour of the Pamir starting and finishing in Dushanbe but inevitably some of the ground is covered twice. Alternatively, we can arrange with our Uzbek and Kirgiz partners for itineraries to start in Tashkent or Samarkand, and finish in Osh or Bishkek, enabling you to traverse Tajikistan from West to East or vise versa. Read more...
Bicycles, horses and rafts
Cycling is an excellent way to see the country and experience the culture and hospitality at first hand. A long distance cycle tour of the Pamir highway is a demanding physical proposition for both the cyclist and the bike. We do not have our own stock of bicycles and good quality mountain bikes are not available for hire or purchase in Dushanbe so you will need to bring your own bikes. We can assist with visa and permit support and accommodation in Dushanbe. (Rick and Zuhra have the only tandem in Dushanbe but it is not available for hire!) Read more...
Cultural trips
Tajikstan has a wealth of fascinating historical sites that befits its position at the crossroads of the silk route. The greek temple on the Oxus, close to the point where the Oxus treasure was found (now in the British Museum), the ancient city of Penjikent, the largest figure of Buddha in central asia and the fortress of Hissor where the red army finally crushed the Basmatchi all bear witness to a rich and colourful history. We include the most interesting local historical sites in our tours along the way but we can also arrange tours with a specific focus on these places. Read more...
