Question 1

What is accommodation like along the Pamir Highway? Where will we stay?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Accommodation on the Pamir Highway is a highlight and experience in itself as you’ll stay in authentic local guesthouses and homestays in remote towns and villages along the way. These accommodations usually have basic services (e.g., toilets might be outside) and are in a local family home, but they are clean and comfortable. They also offer a unique opportunity to experience local Pamiri and Kyrgyz culture, hospitality and traditional cuisine. Accommodation options along the Pamir Highway mainly include guesthouses and home stays in the small towns and villages along the way. On our Pamir Highway tours the driver will book accommodation in the villages, but you have the option to book your own accommodation in the cities of Khorog or Dushanbe (e.g., on Booking.com). Accommodation in villages with dinner and breakfast usually costs around $20-$30/person per day. Here are some typical overnight stops along the Pamir Highway and their accommodations, but please check your itinerary for specific details.

Tulparkol Lake (Kyrgyzstan): Stay in a traditional Kyrgyz yurt camp at 3,500 meters after a hike up to Traveler's Pass (4,130 meters). Alternative accommodation is a homestay in Sary Mogul village.
Karakul Lake (Tajikistan): A small village where we stay in traditional yurts. No running water (outhouse toilet), but lots of blankets and a hearty meal by a stove.
Murghab: A high plain town where accommodation is usually a family homestay, usually with twin or shared rooms (up to 4 people). Shared facilities, usually outdoors. Rooms might be private or shared twins, some with shared bath.
Langar (Wakhan Valley): Homestay or village guesthouse, often Pamiri style house (distinctive design with pillars). Cozy sleeping arrangements on mats or beds, shared facilities.
Khorog: This is the main town in the Pamir Region and it has small guesthouses or hotels, sometimes with en-suite facilities. Electricity and wifi is usually available.
Jizeu: This small, remote village has simple homestays with shared rooms and facilities.
Kalaikhum: Comfortable guesthouse with shared facilities and rooms.

In summary, you’ll be staying with local families and hosts each night, which means that your trip is supporting the local communities and economy in addition to being a memorable experience.

Question 2

What is accommodation like along the Pamir Highway? Where will we stay?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Accommodation on the Pamir Highway is a highlight and experience in itself as you’ll stay in authentic local guesthouses and homestays in remote towns and villages along the way. These accommodations usually have basic services (e.g., toilets might be outside) and are in a local family home, but they are clean and comfortable. They also offer a unique opportunity to experience local Pamiri and Kyrgyz culture, hospitality and traditional cuisine. Accommodation options along the Pamir Highway mainly include guesthouses and home stays in the small towns and villages along the way. On our Pamir Highway tours the driver will book accommodation in the villages, but you have the option to book your own accommodation in the cities of Khorog or Dushanbe (e.g., on Booking.com). Accommodation in villages with dinner and breakfast usually costs around $20-$30/person per day. Here are some typical overnight stops along the Pamir Highway and their accommodations, but please check your itinerary for specific details.

Tulparkol Lake (Kyrgyzstan): Stay in a traditional Kyrgyz yurt camp at 3,500 meters after a hike up to Traveler's Pass (4,130 meters). Alternative accommodation is a homestay in Sary Mogul village.
Karakul Lake (Tajikistan): A small village where we stay in traditional yurts. No running water (outhouse toilet), but lots of blankets and a hearty meal by a stove.
Murghab: A high plain town where accommodation is usually a family homestay, usually with twin or shared rooms (up to 4 people). Shared facilities, usually outdoors. Rooms might be private or shared twins, some with shared bath.
Langar (Wakhan Valley): Homestay or village guesthouse, often Pamiri style house (distinctive design with pillars). Cozy sleeping arrangements on mats or beds, shared facilities.
Khorog: This is the main town in the Pamir Region and it has small guesthouses or hotels, sometimes with en-suite facilities. Electricity and wifi is usually available.
Jizeu: This small, remote village has simple homestays with shared rooms and facilities.
Kalaikhum: Comfortable guesthouse with shared facilities and rooms.

In summary, you’ll be staying with local families and hosts each night, which means that your trip is supporting the local communities and economy in addition to being a memorable experience.