Bam-i-Jahan (Roof of the World) Pamir & Karakorum Highway Adventure

Upon arrival at Kashgar International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After your long flight, the rest of the day is at leisure to relax. If you wish, you may enjoy walking through the old town.

Hotel options:
• Comfort Class: Radisson Blu, Hampton by Hilton
• Tourist Class: Kyriad Hotel
Meals included: Dinner

This day is planned to coincide with the famous Sunday market in Kashgar where everything from carpets, blankets, foods, horses, donkeys, sheep and even camels are for sale! Wonderful assortments of people come from all over the region, and the population of the town swells by 100,000! This is truly one of the most incredible bazaars in Asia, and a photographer’s paradise! After the market visit Eidgah Mosque, Abakh Hoja Tomb and a walking tour of the old town.

Hotel options:
• Comfort Class: Radisson Blu, Hampton by Hilton
• Tourist Class: Kyriad Hotel
Meals included: Dinner

Today, we drive along the famous Karakoram Highway to Tashkurgan. Along the way, we will make several photo stops, including one at the stunning Karakol Lake. The scenery along the route is breathtaking, with a chance to enjoy views of the Muztagh-ata mountains. You may choose to take an optional camel ride or enjoy a leisurely walk around the lake. Later, we continue to Tashkurgan, the last Tajik town on the Chinese side of the border with Pakistan. In the afternoon, we will visit the Tashkurgan Fort, dating back to the 14th century, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding fields, mountains, and military complexes. 

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Grand Chogori Hotel
• Tourist Class: Grand Chogori Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast-Dinner

Today, we drive to Gojal in Hunza, Pakistan. After completing border formalities, we will continue our journey to Khunjerab Pass, the highest paved international border crossing in the world and the highest point on the Karakoram Highway (4750 m). Along the way, you’ll have the chance to spot wildlife in Khunjerab National Park. Upon arrival in Sost, our local Hunza guide will meet you and transfer you to Karimabad Hunza. 

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Serena Hotel
• Tourist Class: Eagles Nest or Hilltop Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast-Dinner

Today, we explore two ancient forts – Altit Fort and Baltit Fort. Altit Fort, built nearly a thousand years ago, offers stunning views of the Hunza River valley and was strategically located along the Trans-Silk Road trade route. Eventually, it was abandoned in favor of Baltit Fort, a more defensible structure built over 700 years ago. After a traditional Hunza lunch, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Karimabad Bazaar, or take a scenic walk along the water channel to experience the local culture.

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Serena Hotel
• Tourist Class: Eagles Nest or Hilltop Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast-Dinner

Today, we take a day trip to Gilgit, the administrative heart of Gilgit-Baltistan. The region is renowned for its rich culture, dramatic landscapes, and long history as a crossroads of the Russian, British, and Chinese empires. After 1947, the people of Gilgit joined Pakistan following a local revolt against the Maharaja of Kashmir. Along the way, we stop at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint for tea and photographs before continuing to Chalt Nagar, where we see the Main Karakoram Thrust—the geological meeting point of the Indo-Pak and Eurasian tectonic plates. In Gilgit, we explore the bustling local bazaar and visit the 7th-century Kargah Buddha as well as the historic British Cemetery. Later in the afternoon, we return to Karimabad. 

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Serena Hotel
• Tourist Class: Eagles Nest or Hilltop Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast-Dinner

This morning, we drive to Borith Lake. Our first stop is Ganish Village to visit the 400-year-old Ali Gohar House, once used by Hunza envoys travelling to Kashgar and the winner of the 2009 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award. We then take a side trip to the scenic Hopper Valley, located opposite Duiker on the eastern side of the Hunza River. This fertile valley, predominantly Shia Muslim, is home to the impressive Hoper Glacier—one of the fastest-moving glaciers in the world. Continuing into Upper Hunza (Gojal), we pause at Attabad Lake for an optional boat ride and photography. We also stop in Gulmit to visit the historic Gulmit Old House and the women-run handicraft centre. We then continue our journey to Borith Lake. In the afternoon, enjoy a stroll along the lake, relax and take in the scenery, or opt for a boat ride on the lake.

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Borith Lake Hotel or Resort
• Tourist Class: Borith Lake Hotel or Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast-Dinner

In the morning, we hike to the Passu Glacier viewpoint. Afterwards, we drive to Hussaini Village to experience the famous Hussaini Hanging Bridge. Here you can test your nerves on the wobbly wooden planks while enjoying the dramatic views of the rushing river below. There is also an optional zipline over the Hunza River for those seeking more adventure. We then continue to Passu Village, where you may choose to try yak meat for lunch. After lunch, walk through the village and enjoy seeing local people working in their fields, offering a glimpse into daily life in Hunza. In the evening, you will be welcomed into a local home for a traditional Hunza dinner. 

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Borith Lake Hotel or Resort
• Tourist Class: Borith Lake Hotel or Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast-Dinner

Enjoy a full free day to relax or explore more of the nearby villages at your own pace.

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Borith Lake Hotel or Resort
• Tourist Class: Borith Lake Hotel or Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast-Dinner

In the morning, we drive back to Sost to complete border formalities. Afterwards, we continue by public bus to Tashkurgan. Upon arrival, we complete Chinese border procedures, meet our Chinese guide, and transfer to the hotel. 

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Grand Chogori Hotel
• Tourist Class: Grand Chogori Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast-Dinner

In the morning, we drive to the Chinese Tajik border crossing at the Qolma Pass (4,362 m). After completing border formalities, you will be greeted by your Tajik guide and continue across the high-altitude Pamir Plateau to Murghab, enjoying vast landscapes and spectacular mountain views throughout the journey.

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Guest House
• Tourist Class: Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

We continue our journey along the Pamir Highway toward Langar. En route, we stop at Yashil Kul and Bulung Kul, two beautiful lakes surrounded by dramatic high-altitude scenery. 

The road then climbs over the Khargush Pass (4,344 m) before descending into the Wakhan region. From here, the views are breathtaking: the Hindu Kush mountains unfold on one side, while the vast Pamirs rise on the other, creating one of the most striking panoramas of the journey. 

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Homestay
• Tourist Class: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner 

In the morning, we drive to Vrang to explore ancient caves that were once home to Buddhist communities. We then continue toward Yang, taking in more breathtaking high-altitude scenery along the way. 

Next, we visit the intriguing museum of Sufi Muborak-Kadam Wakhoni, honoring the local Sufi teacher and an important figure of the Wakhan region. We also stop at the Kakaha Qala and Abrashim Fortresses, both steeped in history. 

Our journey then brings us to Ishkashim, the main hub of the Wakhan Valley. This historic town is notable as the site where the 19th-century “Great Game” concluded with a peace treaty between the Russian and British Empires. 

We take a short detour to the village of Namadguti to explore the Khahkha Fortress, offering a fascinating glimpse into the region’s ancient past. 

The day concludes with a relaxing evening soak at the Bibi Fatima Hot Springs. 

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Homestay
• Tourist Class: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Drive to Khorog, the capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan (GBAO) region, following the Panj River along the border with Afghanistan, with beautiful views throughout the journey. In the afternoon, explore Khorog’s lively bazaar, its small but fascinating museum, and the peaceful botanical gardens

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Serene Hotel
• Tourist Class: Lal Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Drive to the Jizev Valley in the Bartang region. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic hike along the river beyond Bhagoo village, taking in the stunning natural beauty of the area. 

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Homestay
• Tourist Class: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

In the morning, we drive along the Panj River and Pamir Highway to Kalaikhum which is halfway to Dushanbe.  

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Karon Hotel
• Tourist Class: Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Drive to Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan. Afternoon walking tour of the city.

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Serena Hotel
• Tourist Class: Shomon or Atlas
Meals Included: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Later, drive to visit the Hissar Fortress, once a major Silk Road centre featuring 18th–to 19th–century gate towers, an 8th-century mosque, old madrasas, and a caravanserai. Return to the city to continue the tour, including the Museum of National Antiquities, home to the famous 1,500-year-old reclining Buddha. Enjoy a walk around the Ismoili Somoni Monument and Rudaki Park, followed by traditional Tajik tea and hot bread at a local Choi Khona. Enjoy an evening farewell dinner at a local restaurant. 

Hotel Options
• Comfort Class: Serena Hotel
• Tourist Class: Shomon or Atlas
Meals Included: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Our service will end with airport transfer.  
Meals Included: Breakfast