The notebook of Murghab and the High Pamir
Follow the reliefs to the silence.
Murghab and the High Pamir combine plateaus, lakes and scattered settlements. GBAO permits, altitude, roads and local restrictions require specific preparation; neighbouring Afghan areas are not included here.
At your own pace
Identity summary
4 to 6 days
Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Mountain · Lake · Countryside
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Murghab and the High Pamir
Murghab and the High Pamir combine plateaus, lakes and scattered settlements. GBAO permits, altitude, roads and local restrictions require specific preparation; neighbouring Afghan areas are not included here.
Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lake Karakoul of Tajikistan
- Lake Rangkol
- Murghab
- Ak-Baital Pass
- Lake Yachilkoul
- Lake Boulounkoul
Before you choose
- Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
- Indicative Hidengo duration, excluding transport; it varies with the route, access and local conditions.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Mountain lake
Lake Karakoul of Tajikistan
Karakul occupies a broad basin of the High Pamir. It is distinct from places of the same name in other countries; prepare for altitude, wind and permitted access.
Mountain lake
Lake Rangkol
Rangkol is located on a high plateau close to a regulated border area. Check the permits and condition of the roads before any approach project.
Bourg d'altitude
Murghab
Murghab is a high-altitude settlement in the eastern Pamir. Provide acclimation and resources; services and communications may be limited.
Mountain pass
Ak-Baital Pass
Ak-Baital is a very high altitude road crossing. Do not equate the presence of a road with an easy or open route in any season.
Practical tips
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