After breakfast, we will drive to Khorog. This idyllic canyon town is the capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan (GBAO) region and lies surrounded by picturesque mountain peaks. Along the way, we will drive along the Panj River which forms a natural border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan and visit Karon ruins – the Machi Pichu of Central Asia. In Khorog you we visit bazaar or botanical gardens which is the second highest in the world.

Accommodation: 2* hotel

After an early breakfast, we depart for the small Bachor village. If we arrive in good time, we will have a chance to stroll around the mountain village with its traditional houses. Located 3170 meters above sea level, this is a fantastic opportunity to explore and chat to the friendly locals while acclimatizing at the same time.

Accommodation: homestay

Wake up to snow-capped mountains in the village of Bachor. After a hearty breakfast, we will trek from Bachor to the Kavch Spring, located 3600 meters above sea level. After an approximately five-hour hike, we will stop and set up camp for the night. Tuck into a home-cooked dinner around the campfire before crawling into your cozy tent for a well- deserved rest. (3600 m, 10 km, +430 m, 5-6 hrs).

Accommodation: Camping

Today is an acclimatization day as we climb up to the hot hydrogen sulfide springs in Kavch at an altitude of 4200 meters above sea level. If you wish, you can bathe in the hot springs (locals say the water has natural healing powers) and enjoy a picnic lunch. After a lazy afternoon, we will descend to base camp (3600 m, 6 km, +/-600 m, 4-5 hrs).

Accommodation: Camping

Wake up to the sounds of nature; this is as far away from modern civilization as it gets. Stock up on reserves with a hearty breakfast (it’s a seven-hour hiking day) before trekking from Kavch Spring to Chashin Lake, located 4300 meters above sea level. Don’t forget to enjoy the exceptional snow-capped views along the way! (10 km, +600 m, 6-7 hrs).

Accommodation: Camping (4300 m).

Today is less of a challenge as we ascend higher still from Chasin Lake (4200 m) to Zaroshkkul Lake (4518 m). We first hike to the hill where we enjoy the panoramic view to the surrounding mountains and Zaroshkul lake - one of the most photogenic lakes in the region. We continue decent to the shore of the lake where we will stop and set up camp for the night. Be prepared for the best nightshoot with milky way. (6 km, +410 m, -218 m, 6-7 hrs).

Overnight Camping

Today, we will hike to the Shtik Lazar glacier. We hike up till pass and see some small glacier lakes on the top then we descend to Kulen lakes. This is the highest point of the trek at nearly 4800 meters. (10km, +390m, -220m).

Overnight Camping

After breakfast, we set off early. Admire the incredible views over Kulen Lake as we trek to the gorgeous Zaurbek pasture (4100 m), home to yak, sheep and other mountain cattle. We will continue onwards to Uchkul Lake (4300 m) where we will set up camp for the night with the most spectacular views. (11 km, -200m, +200 m, 5-6 hrs). 

Overnight Camping