The Wakhan valley is located between in south-west of Tajikistan in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province and north-east of Afghanistan. It contains the headwaters of the Amu Darya River, and was an ancient corridor for travelers from the Tarim Basin to Badakshan. An 1873 agreement between UK and Russia split the Wakhan by delimiting spheres of influence for the two countries at the Panj and Pamir rivers, and an agreement between Britain and Afghanistan in 1893 confirmed the new border.
The Wakhan is connected to Tashkurgan Tajik County, China, by a long, narrow strip called the Wakhan Corridor, which separates the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan. Historically the Wakhan has been an important region for thousands of years as it is where the Western and Eastern portions of Central Asia meet.
Western Wakhan (休密 Xiumi) was conquered in the early part of the 1st century CE by Kujula Kadphises, the first "Great Kushan," and was one of the five xihou or principalities that formed the nucleus of the original Kushan kingdom.
PROGRAM OF TOUR
DAY 1
The beginning of the tour: Reception of tourists in Tajikistan: from Dushanbe international airport or hosting Hotel
Departure to Kulyab
Right in the center of Kulob in the park zone with centuries-old plane trees stands the memorial complex of Mir Sayid Ali Khamadoni - the poet, philosopher and thinker of the 14th century. His son Muhammad, numerous relatives as well as Shaikh Shokhi Tolikoni from Afghan city Tolukan, the former inspector of the mausoleum and the mosque are also buried there. The complex includes the historical museum of local lore 2700 anniversary of Kulob, the museum of literary heritage written Mirsaid Ali Hamadoni and house museum of national poet Saidali Valizoda. Every year the museum is visited by over 20 million visitors both local and foreign guests.
Continue of trip: departure to Kalai Khum, Darvoz, accommodation in hotel and dinner
DAY 2
Breakfast at hotel
Visiting Ancient city Karon
Tajik and Russian archeologists in 2012 found in the territory of Darvoz district of Badakhshan Mountain Autonomous region the ancient town – Karon. There are found temples, fragments of five-domed church fire temple water, two temples of the wind, windmill, a fragment of the holy book of the Zoroastrians “Avesta”, the remains of a large area for polo, halls, administrative and residential buildings. Ruins are found in the ancient town, which is supposed to be one of the largest mountain “residences” of local kings.
Departure Khorog, the same time - lunch
Arrivel to Khorog, hotel accommodation and dinner
DAY 3
Breakfast at hotel
Departure to Ishkoshim district, accommodation at hotel
Visiting Healing spring "Garm-Chashma» - mineral spring Garm-Chashma is located at an altitude of 2325m above sea level, near the town of Khorog in Ishkashim district. The spring is filled with hot water of turquoise color, which includes iron, aluminum, magnesium, strontium, fluorine and other elements. The same time - lunch
Return to hotel, dinner
DAYS 4-5
Breakfast at hotel
Two day visiting including hiking Wakhan Valley: The Wakhan valley is located between in south-west of Tajikistan in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province and north-east of Afghanistan. It contains the headwaters of the Amu Darya River, and was an ancient corridor for travelers from the Tarim Basin to Badakshan. The Wakhan is connected to Tashkurgan Tajik County, China, by a long, narrow strip called the Wakhan Corridor, which separates the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan. Historically the Wakhan has been an important region for thousands of years as it is where the Western and Eastern portions of Central Asia meet. Lunch during the travel into Valley.
Return to hotel, dinner
DAY 6
Breakfast at hotel
Way back in Dushanbe; the same time lunch
Overnight in Kalai Khum (Darvoz)
DAY 7
Breakfast at hotel
Departure Dushanbe; the same time lunch
Wire offer: international airport of Dushanbe