Question 1

What is the altitude of the Pamir Highway? How do I avoid altitude sickness?

Audrey · Accepted Answer

The Pamir Highway is a high altitude road and reaches elevations of over 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) in some areas, which can cause altitude sickness in some travelers. In fact, the border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan at Kyzyl Art Pass is at 4,280 meters (14,000 feet).

Although the Pamir Highway tour is a road trip and you are traveling by vehicle vs. by foot, it is still important very important for travelers to acclimatize slowly and stay well hydrated to minimize the effects of altitude. We recommend walking slowly at altitude and drinking lots and lots of water to try and prevent altitude sickness.

Question 2

What is the altitude of the Pamir Highway? How do I avoid altitude sickness?

Audrey · Accepted Answer

The Pamir Highway is a high altitude road and reaches elevations of over 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) in some areas, which can cause altitude sickness in some travelers. In fact, the border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan at Kyzyl Art Pass is at 4,280 meters (14,000 feet).

Although the Pamir Highway tour is a road trip and you are traveling by vehicle vs. by foot, it is still important very important for travelers to acclimatize slowly and stay well hydrated to minimize the effects of altitude. We recommend walking slowly at altitude and drinking lots and lots of water to try and prevent altitude sickness.