Mon 02 Jun 14
Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan Cycling Holiday
The Pamir Highway is an epic, high altitude cycle ride through spectacular remote mountains in one of the least visited countries in the world. At the cutting edge of adventure cycling, this journey offers a fascinating insight into ex-Soviet Central Asia.
Our Tajikistan cycle tour starts in Dushanbe, Tajikistan's sleepy capital; we travel up the Obkinghou Valley and over the spectacular 3,200m Khaburabot Pass. A precipitous cycling descent takes us into the deep cleft of the Pyanj valley where the massive Pyanj river marks the border with Afghanistan. Cycling through small villages, we follow the river upstream to Khorog, capital of the Pamirs.
From Khorog, we set out cycling along the Pamir Highway, climbing the pretty Gunt valley to the summit of the Koi Tezek Pass (4,200m). From the pass we descend onto the empty Pamir plateau, a Tibet-like region of snow-capped peaks and eerie turquoise lakes. Threading our way through the mountains we reach the small town of Murgab, not far from the Chinese border.
Tajikistan
Start
Dushanbe
Tajikistan
Finish
Osh
Tajikistan