The Pamir Highway is a legendary high-altitude road (officially the M41 highway) that traverses the Pamir Mountains through Tajikistan and a portion of Kyrgyzstan. Although the origins of the Pamir Highway are ancient trading routes, construction of the road began in the late 19th century by the British with most of it built by the Soviet Union in the 1930s. Today, the Pamir Highway is one of the world’s most epic road trips for its dramatic mountain scenery, high altitudes and sense of adventure.

The classic Pamir Highway route runs from Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan to Khorog and then on to Dushanbe in Tajikistan, covering over 1,200 km of rugged terrain. The M41 Highway crosses high altitude mountain passes like the Ak-Baital Pass at 4,655 m, skirts the border of Afghanistan through the Wakhan Valley, and passes by turquoise alpine lakes and small remote villages.

The term “highway” is a bit misleading as much of the Pamir Highway is unpaved or broken road, which is why a 4WD vehicle is highly recommended.  The dramatic scenery more than makes up for the bumps, and in fact the rough road becomes part of the adventure. You’ll see snow-covered peaks including Lenin and Engels Peaks, each over 6,500 m, high plateau landscapes where yaks graze, and experience the unique Pamiri and Kyrgyz cultures of the region.

Our Pamir Highway tours allow you to experience this unique and epic road trip safely with an expert driver-guide, comfortable 4×4 transport, stops at all the breathtaking viewpoints and homestays with local families. We offer different lengths of Pamir Highway tours and departure cities — Osh, Dushanbe, Khorog, Bishkek or Samarkand — to best suit your schedule and itinerary. And you can choose a private tour or group Pamir Highway trip.

The Pamir Highway is a journey through “The Roof of the World,” as the Pamirs are often called.