Pamir Highway 4x4 journeys, Lake Sarez and Bartang treks and snow leopard expeditions, run by a local team from the Bartang Valley.
100% Native Guides
GBAO born and local
Field-Proven 4x4 Fleet
Toyota Land Cruisers
Authentic Homestays
Direct village support
Direct Operator Tariffs
Clear written quotes
Curated Small Group & Private Treks
Departures are led by Pamiri mountain specialists and tuned to your pace, season, and group.
Dushanbe · Wakhan · Murghab · Karakul · Bartang
A 10-day 4x4 loop from Dushanbe: the Panj gorge along the Afghan border, Khorog, the Wakhan Valley and its ancient forts, Bulunkul and Yashilkul lakes, Murghab, Karakul and the Bartang Valley.
Per Person
€1,283
Dushanbe → Bartang → Wakhan → Karakul
The ultimate exploration including isolated Bartang valley villages, Yashilkul lake, and the breathtaking Wakhan fortress network.
Per Person
€1,353
Tajikistan → Kyrgyzstan Frontier
Hike high alpine passes connecting Tajikistan’s Karakul plateau with the Alay Valley of Kyrgyzstan, camping beside glacial moraines.
Per Person
€1,434
Samarkand/Penjikent → Haft Kul → Iskandarkul
Hike through the cascading hues of the Seven Lakes (Haft Kul) and historic Iskandarkul, staying with hospitable Tajik farming families.
Per Person
€1,075
Jizew · Bachor · Uchkul · Sarez · Bartang
A 15-day trek from the Ghund Valley past Chapdarkul and the three Uchkul lakes, down the Langar Valley to Lake Sarez, a boat ride to the Usoy Dam and out through the Bartang Valley.
Per Person
€1,747
Dushanbe · Zighar · Jizew · Ravmed · Bartang
An 11-day winter expedition with a local tracker in search of the snow leopard, the 'ghost of the mountains', plus markhor in Zighar and ibex in the community conservancies of Jizew and Ravmed.
Permit Dependent
Custom Quote
Bartang · Sarez · Langar · Bachor · Zaroshkul · Bardara
A 23-day traverse through the heart of the Pamirs: Lake Sarez by boat, the Langar and Uchkul lakes, the golden Zaroshkul and the 4,840 m Shtik Lazar Pass, higher than any summit in the Alps.
Per Person
€1,707
Dushanbe · Bartang Valley · Jizew · Khorog
A 14-day cultural journey with easy village walks: Hissar Fortress, the Panj along the Afghan border, and the Bartang villages of Bardara, Roshorv, Savnob, Pasor, Barchidiv, Ravmed and Jizew.
Per Person
€1,326
Looking for the Freezing Wall, Pamir Trail, city route, or motorcycle journey? See every expedition.
Unrivaled Central Asian Geography
From the glacial water of Iskandarkul to the high Pamir plateau, these are the places our journeys are built around.
Fan Mountains Landmark
Named after Alexander the Great, this legendary turquoise lake sits at 2,195m, encircled by the jagged Fann Mountain needles and a waterfall.
Haft Kul Cascade
A staircase of seven jewel-toned lakes ranging from neon turquoise to indigo, linked by gentle mountain walking trails and welcoming village homestays.
Bartang Deep Wilderness
Earthquake-born pristine water hidden deep within one of the most rugged valleys of Central Asia. Permit required.
Silk Road Stronghold
Ancient stone fortresses, natural thermal springs, and panoramic vistas looking across to the Hindu Kush.
3,900m Meteorite Basin
A crystalline endorheic lake formed by ancient meteorite impact, resting on an otherworldly high-altitude plateau.
Community-Rooted Sustainable Tourism
We operate directly from Rushan, GBAO. Your plan starts with the local team, and the details are confirmed before you travel.
From relaxed photography overland trips to challenging high-pass treks, itineraries are shaped around your endurance and timeline.
Solo travelers sharing a vehicle, couples, and photography groups each get a plan built around how they want to travel.
Ask us about communication on the road, high-pass vehicle support, and WhatsApp contact with the Rushan team.
Stay in traditional Pamiri houses, share the family table, and put the night’s payment directly into the village.
Published prices are the operator’s own tariffs. Permits, fuel, lodging, and guiding are confirmed in a written quote.
Guides who work in English, French, Russian, Tajik, and Pamiri dialects, and who can explain the places you pass through.
Experienced High-Altitude Professionals
Born and raised in the mountain villages of Gorno-Badakhshan, the leadership team combines guiding experience with community-based hospitality.
Founder & DirectorExecutive Director
Over 20 years guiding across the Pamirs. Pioneer of community-based homestays in Rushan and Bartang valleys.
Lead Trek LeaderCo-founder & Senior Guide
Expert 4x4 navigator and high-altitude trek coordinator with over 150 successful Pamir Highway traverses.
Field OperationsTour & Logistics Manager
Handles vehicle maintenance, Lake Sarez military permits, and regional GBAO administration permits.
International RelationsEuropean Travel Consultant
Bridges international travelers with local operators, advising on flights, insurance, gear lists, and customized itineraries.
Direct Local Communication
Questions about altitude, GBAO permits, vehicle sharing, or weather windows? Message the team in Rushan directly.
Mountain Field Headquarters
Village Barchidif, Rushan dist., GBAO, Tajikistan
