Full Description
Trekking in Tajikistan is a comprehensive guide to some of Central Asia's most remote and spectacular mountain terrain. Covering the Fann Mountains, Zerafshan and Hissar ranges, the Pamirs, Yagnob Valley, and a 10-day journey into Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor, the guide spans walks and treks from short day hikes near Dushanbe to multi-day high-altitude expeditions across the "Roof of the World."
With 26 trekking routes, this guide reveals the wild diversity of Tajikistan's landscapes and cultural heritage. Whether you're planning independent trekking or preparing for an organised expedition, this trusted Cicerone guidebook provides detailed route descriptions, practical planning advice, and cultural insights to help you explore the country with confidence.
24 walks and treks are included, plus two link routes, ranging from day walks near Dushanbe to multi-day high-altitude treks in the Fann Mountains, Hissar Range, Yagnob Valley, Pamirs, and a 10-day Afghan Wakhan Corridor journey
1:100,000 maps and GPX downloads are available for each route, helping you plan and follow treks in Tajikistan's remote, high-altitude terrain with confidence
Detailed advice on transport, visas, permits, equipment, training, and safety considerations essential for trekking in a region with limited infrastructure
Information on Tajikistan's history, communities, flora, and fauna enhances your understanding of the landscapes as you walk
Useful phrases in Russian, Tajik, and Pamiri help with communication on-trail and deepen your engagement with local communities
Bringing together rich route detail, practical planning guidance and cultural context,
Trekking in Tajikistan
is the essential companion for adventurous trekkers looking to tackle some of Central Asia's most extraordinary mountain landscapes.
Contents
Map key
Regional overview map
Overview map northern ranges
Overview map Pamirs
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Trekking on the Roof of the World
Preparations and practicalities
When to go
Getting there
Visas, permits and border crossings
Getting around
Trekking support
Accommodation and food
Cultural awareness
Language
Money
Phones and the internet
What to take
Low impact trekking
Maps
Trekking in Tajikistan
Staying healthy
Safety and security
Using this guidebook
About Tajikistan
Geography
History
Plants and wildlife
Tajik National Park
Dushanbe day hikes
Route 1 Leilakul
Route 2 Gusgarf Waterfall
Route 3 Begar Waterfall
Route 4 Shirkent dinosaur tracks
Route 5 Sioma Valley
Fann Mountains
Route 6 Mura Pass
Route 7 Dukdon Pass
Route 8 Fann Lakes circuit
Route 9 Kaznok Pass
Route 10 Sarymat Pass
Route 11 Chimtarga Pass and Bolshoi Allo Lake
Link routes
Route 12A Sarymat River
Route 12B Munora Pass
Zerafshan and Hissar ranges and Yagnob Valley
Route 13 Darg to Ziddi Valley
Route 14 Yagnob Valley and Tabaspin Pass
Western and Central Pamir
Route 15 Gardan-i-Kaftar Pass
Route 16 Jizev Valley
Route 17 Ravmeddara Valley
Route 18 Pamir mountain lakes 1: Bachor to Sarez Lake
Route 19 Pamir mountain lakes 2: Yashilkul and Shtik Lazar Pass
Southern Pamir
Route 20 Turumtaikul Lake
Route 21 Oykul Lake
Route 22 Vrang Pass
Route 23 Darshaidavan Pass
Route 24 Vezdara to Tusion
Route 25 Pik Engels Meadow
Afghanistan
Route 26 Afghan Wakhan Corridor: Little Pamir
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Useful contacts
Appendix C Language notes
Appendix D Further reading
