Southern Kyrgyzstan & Sughd Region of Tajikistan: 13 Days of Eastern Charm | Bishkek – Dushanbe

Cross three mountain passes over 3,000 meters. Visit the high-altitude Suusamyr Valley and the picturesque Chychkan Gorge, experiencing the changing landscapes and climate. Stop at Lake Saz-Köl for a lakeside lunch. Overnight at a hotel on the shore of Toktogul Reservoir.

Travel along the Naryn River, the main river of the Tien Shan. Enjoy breathtaking mountain roads and the fertile oases of the Fergana Valley with cotton fields and mulberry trees. Visit the historic architectural complex of the ancient city of Uzgen (9th–10th centuries). In the evening, explore the sacred Mount Takht-i-Sulayman, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dinner at a teahouse with traditional Uzbek plov. Overnight in a national guesthouse.

Morning departure along the Pamir Highway, the “lifeline” for the Pamiris. Admire the Alay Range, the nomadic way of life, and the grandeur of the Pamir mountains. Overnight in a yurt camp at 3,600 meters.

The area around the camp has more than 45 glacial lakes. Visit one of the most beautiful — Lake Tulpar-Kul. After lunch, return along the Pamir Highway to Osh. Dinner at an ethnic teahouse.

Travel to Batken via legendary Tuya-Muyun Pass, with a stop at the dramatic Dangi Canyon. Continue west along the Fergana Valley. Lunch in an authentic teahouse in Kadamjai. Overnight at a hotel in Batken.

Morning visit to the Madigen Geopark, featuring fantastic landscapes and geological layers with rare fossilized fauna. Madigen is a place of contemplation, harmony, and natural beauty, sculpted by sun, wind, and rain into unique forms and mineral colors. No electricity or mobile signal — just pure energy and history of the Tien Shan. Overnight in Batken.

Full-day journey to Khujand, including a border crossing (~1 hour). Stop in Gulistan on the shore of the Kayrakum Reservoir. Check into the hotel in Khujand, evening at leisure and dinner with traditional cuisine.

City tour including the local bazaar and Khujand Fortress. Boat ride on the Syr Darya River. Overnight at the hotel. Dinner at the “Embankment” restaurant.

Travel through mountain passes with stunning panoramas. Pass through narrow valleys with terraced Tajik villages. Visit the scenic Zeravshan Lakes. Overnight at a hotel near the lakes.

Journey to Dushanbe via the Turkestan, Zeravshan, and Gissar ranges. See mountain rivers and experience the hospitality of local people. Overnight at a hotel in Dushanbe.

Explore the modern capital of Tajikistan. Visit the National Museum, the Botanical Park, and experience Tajik hospitality. Tour a unique stone mosaic workshop. Visit Kohi Navruz Palace — considered the “8th Wonder of the World.” Evening cooking masterclass of traditional plov at an authentic local restaurant.

Transfer to the airport. Farewell to Central Asia!