- Location Wakhan, Pamir
- Category Trekking
- Schedule Flexible (Not Scheduled)
Wakhan corridor Trekking
AvailableA 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.
Tour Information
Services & Features
Scheduled Travel Plan
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DAY01
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
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DAY02
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).
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DAY03
– Faizabad to Ishkashim
Permit formalities, supplies, and equipment checks before entering remote mountain areas. Altitude: 2,600 m | Accommodation: Guesthouse
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DAY04
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
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DAY05
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
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DAY06
Sarhad-e Broghil to Shawr
Begin trekking and cross Daliz Pass. Highest Point: 4,260 m | Camp: 4,200 m
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DAY07
– Shawr to Sang-e Nueshta
Wide alpine valleys, grazing lands, and spectacular mountain scenery.
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DAY08
– Sang-e Nueshta to Nawabad
Cross the open plains of the Little Pamir along ancient caravan routes.
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DAY09
– Nawabad to Ghuhrumdeh
Continue deeper into the Pamir wilderness. Altitude: 4,825 m
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DAY10
Ghuhrumdeh to Kurchin via Aqbelis Pass
Cross Aqbelis Pass and enjoy panoramic mountain views. Highest Point: 4,895 m
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DAY11
– Kurchin to Chaqmaqtin Lake
Arrive at Chaqmaqtin Lake and explore the source region of the Aksu River.
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DAY12
– Exploration Day at Chaqmaqtin Lake
Rest day, acclimatization, and cultural encounters with Kyrgyz families
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DAY13
Chaqmaqtin Lake to Qala-e Panja
Vehicle transfer back through the Wakhan Corridor.
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DAY14
Qala-e Panja to Ishkashim
Visit villages and scenic viewpoints along the Panj River.
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DAY15
Ishkashim to Kunduz
Drive through northern Afghanistan and enjoy a farewell dinner.
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DAY16
– Afghanistan–Tajikistan Border Crossing
Complete immigration and customs procedures and conclude the expedition.
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