What to expect
A journey through Afghanistan’s most remote and spectacular landscapes, following the
legendary Wakhan Corridor into the heart of the Little Pamir. This expedition combines cultural
encounters, high-altitude trekking, dramatic mountain scenery, and meetings with the nomadic
Kyrgyz communities who inhabit one of the world’s most isolated regions.
Your itinerary
crossing border from Tajikistan to Afghanistan
crossing border from Tajikistan to Afghanistan sort visa and driving to from Kunduz towards Badakhshan overnight Badakhshan (faizabad) 5Hr
Faizabad to Ishkishim
Permit Sorting and Shopping in Ishkashim
- Activity: Drive to Ishkashim, sort permits, and arrange necessities.
- Driving Time: 4 hours.
- Altitude: 2600m.
- Accommodation: Guest House in Ishkashim (Room with shared bathroom, hot water).
– Faizabad to Ishkashim
Permit formalities, supplies, and equipment checks before entering remote mountain areas.
Altitude: 2,600 m | Accommodation: Guesthouse
Ishkashim to Qala-e Panja
Travel through the Wakhan Valley with views of the Hindu Kush and Noshaq. Pass through
traditional Wakhi villages.
Altitude: 2,800 m | Accommodation: Guesthouse
Qala-e Panja to Sarhad-e Broghil
Visit natural hot springs and arrive at the final permanent settlement before the trek.
Altitude: 3,500 m | Accommodation: Guesthouse
Sarhad-e Broghil to Shawr
Begin trekking and cross Daliz Pass.
Highest Point: 4,260 m | Camp: 4,200 m
– Shawr to Sang-e Nueshta
Wide alpine valleys, grazing lands, and spectacular mountain scenery.
– Sang-e Nueshta to Nawabad
Cross the open plains of the Little Pamir along ancient caravan routes.
– Nawabad to Ghuhrumdeh
Continue deeper into the Pamir wilderness.
Altitude: 4,825 m
Ghuhrumdeh to Kurchin via Aqbelis Pass
Cross Aqbelis Pass and enjoy panoramic mountain views.
Highest Point: 4,895 m
– Kurchin to Chaqmaqtin Lake
Arrive at Chaqmaqtin Lake and explore the source region of the Aksu River.
– Exploration Day at Chaqmaqtin Lake
Rest day, acclimatization, and cultural encounters with Kyrgyz families
Chaqmaqtin Lake to Qala-e Panja
Vehicle transfer back through the Wakhan Corridor.
Qala-e Panja to Ishkashim
Visit villages and scenic viewpoints along the Panj River.
Ishkashim to Kunduz
Drive through northern Afghanistan and enjoy a farewell dinner.
– Afghanistan–Tajikistan Border Crossing
Complete immigration and customs procedures and conclude the expedition.
Included
- Tour guide
Not included
- Visa cost
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