Edge of the Earth: Dushanbe – Osh Overland
About this tour
Transport & Driver Only Package
Our Scheduled Pamir Highway Departures are designed for travelers who wish to experience the legendary Pamirs without the uncertainty of minimum participant requirements. Once a departure date is announced, the trip operates as planned, allowing you to book flights and make travel arrangements with confidence.
Whether you choose the classic route from Dushanbe to Osh or the reverse journey from Osh to Dushanbe, all departures are offered at a fixed per-person rate and are guaranteed to run.
Unlike many group tours, we prioritize comfort during the long drives across the high mountain passes of the Pamirs. To ensure a more enjoyable journey, we limit occupancy to three passengers per vehicle. This means that every traveler benefits from their own window seat and direct door access in our spacious 4WD Toyota Land Cruisers – an important advantage during days spent traversing remote valleys, dramatic mountain roads, and elevations above 4,000 meters.
For additional comfort, we also provide complimentary bottled drinking water throughout the journey, with approximately 1–1.5 liters per person per day supplied during driving days. This helps travelers stay properly hydrated while exploring the high-altitude regions of the Pamirs.
These departures provide an excellent balance between affordability, flexibility, and comfort, making them ideal for solo travelers, couples, and small groups looking to share transportation costs while exploring one of the world’s most spectacular overland routes.
Itinerary
Drive through Kulob and Shurabad Pass into the Pamirs.
Highlights:
- Mir Said Ali Hamadani Mausoleum
- Kulob
- Shurabad Pass (2,267 m)
- Panj River views
Distance: ~370 km
Driving Time: 7– hrs
Final Altitude: 1,200 m
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Kalaikhumb
Optional Walk: Sunset walk above Kalaikhumb (30–60 min, + 400 m)
One of the most spectacular drives along the Panj River.
Highlights:
- Afghan villages across the river
- Numerous photo stops
- Arrival in Khorog
Distance: ~240 km
Driving Time: 7 hrs
Final Altitude: 2,100 m
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse in Khorog
Optional Walk: Khorog Botanical Garden 2200 m (1–2 hrs, +200 m)
Travel through the Wakhan Valley.
Highlights:
- Garm Chashma Hot Springs
- Khakha Fortress
- Yamchun Fortress
- Bibi Fatima Hot Springs
- Vrang Buddhist Stupa
- Wakhan villages
Distance: ~250 km
Driving Time: 6 hrs
Final Altitude: 3,000 m
Accommodation: Homestay in Langar
Optional Hike: Langar Petroglyphs ~ 3500-4000 m (1–2 hrs)
Cross the remote Khargush Pass 4344m to eastern Pamirs
Highlights:
- Wakhan viewpoints
- Khargush Pass (4,344 m)
- Bulunkul Village
- Yashilkul Lake
Distance: ~170 km
Driving Time: 5 hrs
Final Altitude: 3,740 m
Accommodation: Homestay in Bulunkul
Optional Hike: Panorama ridge of the Hindu Kush 4200 m (2–3 hours)
Spectacular views over Wakhan of Afghanistan
Drive through the Eastern Pamirs.
Highlights:
- Alichur Plateau
- Nomadic Kyrgyz settlements
- Ak-Baital Pass (4,655 m)
- Karakul Lake
Distance: ~290 km
Driving Time: 6 hrs
Final Altitude: 3,915 m
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Karakul
Optional Hike: Karakul Viewpoint (2 hrs ascent, 1 hr descent) Best panoramic view of the lake
Cross into Kyrgyzstan’s Alal Valley
Highlights:
- Kyzyl-Art Pass (4,336 m)
- Sary-Tash
- Sary-Mogol
- Tulpar-Kol Lakes
- Lenin Peak Base Camp area
Distance: ~160 km, 2 hours
Driving Time: 4–5 hrs
Final Altitude: 3,500 m
Accommodation: Yurt Camp
Optional Hike: Travelers Pass, Lenin Glacier (2–3 hrs) Outstanding views of Lenin Peak (7,134 m)
Morning hike and transfer to Osh.
Highlights:
- Lenin Peak views
- Alay Valley
- Taldyk Pass (3,615 m)
Distance: ~260 km
Driving Time: 5 hrs
Final Altitude: 960 m
Optional Hike: Sulayman Too
End of Tour in Osh
Included
- Private 4WD vehicle with experienced driver
- Fuel and transportation costs
- Driver accommodation and meals
- Airport pick-up (Dushanbe) or hotel pick-up
- Drop-off in Osh
Not included
- Tourist accommodation
- Tourist meals
- GBAO permit
- Entrance fees
- Guide service
- Personal expenses
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