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The Pamir mountains, or Pamirs, are in south eastern Tajikistan, near the border with Afghanistan.

[edit] Cities

• Khorog
• Murgab
• Karakol - next to the lake of the same name

[edit] Other destinations

[edit] Understand

[edit] Talk

[edit] Get in

You could take a flight from Dushanbe to Khorog. There is a 20 seater flight every morning to Khorog but its departure depends on weather conditions and the number of passengers. Tickets to the flight are sold a day in advance at the Dushanbe airport.

You could share/ hire a jeep from the jeep stand near the airport in Dushanbe to Khorog.

From Khorog the only way to travel around the Pamirs is - Either hitch on a fuel tanker or truck on its way back to Kyrgyzstan, or hire your own vehicle from Khorog.

[edit] Get around

Same as getting in.

[edit][add listing] See

• Lake Karakol - for half the year it is frozen
• Khorog
• Wakhan Valley - its a beautiful de-tour from the Pamirs
• Lots of mountains
• Murgab's very small bazaar

[edit][add listing] Do

• Hunting the Marco Polo sheep.
• Mountain climbing.
• Hiking and trecking.
• Skiing.
• Be a part of a very expensive tour group.
• Sit an enjoy the silence and views.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Rice, eggs, snacks, yak butter, bread, mutton, Pamiri tea (seer-chai), freshly made warm bread (non).

[edit][add listing] Drink

Tea, surprisingly good coffee, and vodka. Yak milk.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

There are a number of homestays in most villages on the Pamir highway. They are usually in homes built in traditional Pamiri style. They are made with wood, with five pillars, a sky light and richly decorated with carpets. You are ensured great hospitality and simple but delicious meals.

Khorog - Pamiri Lodge. $6 per person per night incl breakfast.

Khorog - Hotel Serena Inn. This is a more up-class hotel built by the Aga Khan Foundation in-order to encourage tourism in the region. Built in typical Badakshani style and situated right next to the river, it is very luxurious. £160 per room per night incl breakfast.

Zong Village - Homestay of Mavluda. $12 per person per night incl dinner and breakfast.

Murghab - Homestay of Talay. £12 per person per night incl dinner and breakfast.

[edit] Stay safe

A zealous policeman in Murgab may want to register you with the police or complain if you were taking photos. This isn't a problem, registration should be known well enough simply getting to the area.

There is some risk of altitude sickness.

[edit] Get out

Same as getting in, either back to Khorog or onto Kyrgyzstan. There is currently no border open with China.