Trekking in Tajikistan is a comprehensive guide to some of Central Asia’s most remote and spectacular mountain terrain. Covering the Fann Mountains, Zerafshan and Hissar ranges, the Pamirs, Yagnob Valley, and a 10-day journey into Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor, the guide spans walks and treks from short day hikes near Dushanbe to multi-day high-altitude expeditions across the “Roof of the World.”

With 26 trekking routes, this guide reveals the wild diversity of Tajikistan’s landscapes and cultural heritage. Whether you’re planning independent trekking or preparing for an organised expedition, this trusted Cicerone guidebook provides detailed route descriptions, practical planning advice, and cultural insights to help you explore the country with confidence.

  • 24 walks and multi-day treks are included, plus two link routes, ranging from day walks near Dushanbe to multi-day high-altitude treks in the Fann Mountains, Hissar Range, Yagnob Valley, Pamirs, and a 10-day Afghan Wakhan Corridor journey
  • 1:100,000 maps and GPX downloads are available for each route, helping you plan and follow treks in Tajikistan's remote, high-altitude terrain with confidence
  • Detailed advice on transport, visas, permits, equipment, training, and safety considerations essential for trekking in a region with limited infrastructure
  • Information on Tajikistan’s history, communities, flora, and fauna enhances your understanding of the landscapes as you walk
  • Useful phrases in Russian, Tajik, and Pamiri help with communication on-trail and deepen your engagement with local communities

Bringing together rich route detail, practical planning guidance and cultural context, Trekking in Tajikistan is the essential companion for adventurous trekkers looking to tackle some of Central Asia’s most extraordinary mountain landscapes.

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Guidebook to trekking in Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Contains 21 treks exploring 5 different mountain areas, including the Northern Ranges, Pamir Mountains and Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. Also includes a handful of shorter day hikes. With advice on trekking, backpacking equipment, permits and visas, and transport.
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Map key Regional overview map Overview map northern ranges Overview map Pamirs Foreword Preface Introduction Trekking on the Roof of the World Preparations and practicalities When to go Getting there Visas, permits and border crossings Getting around Trekking support Accommodation and food Cultural awareness Language Money Phones and the internet What to take Low impact trekking Maps Trekking in Tajikistan Staying healthy Safety and security Using this guidebook About Tajikistan Geography History Plants and wildlife Tajik National Park Dushanbe day hikes Route 1 Leilakul Route 2 Gusgarf Waterfall Route 3 Begar Waterfall Route 4 Shirkent dinosaur tracks Route 5 Sioma Valley Fann Mountains Route 6 Mura Pass Route 7 Dukdon Pass Route 8 Fann Lakes circuit Route 9 Kaznok Pass Route 10 Sarymat Pass Route 11 Chimtarga Pass and Bolshoi Allo Lake Link routes Route 12A Sarymat River Route 12B Munora Pass Zerafshan and Hissar ranges and Yagnob Valley Route 13 Darg to Ziddi Valley Route 14 Yagnob Valley and Tabaspin Pass Western and Central Pamir Route 15 Gardan-i-Kaftar Pass Route 16 Jizev Valley Route 17 Ravmeddara Valley Route 18 Pamir mountain lakes 1: Bachor to Sarez Lake Route 19 Pamir mountain lakes 2: Yashilkul and Shtik Lazar Pass Southern Pamir Route 20 Turumtaikul Lake Route 21 Oykul Lake Route 22 Vrang Pass Route 23 Darshaidavan Pass Route 24 Vezdara to Tusion Route 25 Pik Engels Meadow Afghanistan Route 26 Afghan Wakhan Corridor: Little Pamir Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Language notes Appendix D Further reading
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781852849467
Publisert
2018-11-08
Utgiver
Cicerone Press
Vekt
450 gr
Høyde
172 mm
Bredde
116 mm
Dybde
22 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
400

Biografisk notat

Jan Bakker was born in the Netherlands but currently lives in Lebanon. He has led pioneering mountain expeditions in Tajikistan, the Afghan Wakhan Corridor and Iraqi Kurdistan and has written articles about his adventures for various magazines. Born in France, Christine Oriol travelled in Central Asia before adopting Tajikistan as her second home. Settling in the Fann Mountains, she enjoyed exploring both the surrounding mountains and the unmarked trails of the Pamirs. She now trains young local women with the non-profit organization Women Rockin' Pamirs.