Trek description
Yagnob Valley - one of the most mysterious and remote places in Tajikistan. This barely visited valley thousands of years was inhabited by Yagnobi people, believed to be the last speaking the ancient Sogdian language. Due to remoteness, locals preserved their language and culture through centuries. Very few outsiders saw this virtually untouched part of the world.
The second trek requires to be in good physical shape, the route includes several lanes crossing the river and crossing the snowy, but epically beautiful Tabaspin pass 4040m. In summer, Yagnob is quite hot, but to see the most hospitable people living in valley full of alpine flowers with colorful landscapes and snow-covered ridges will bring you unforgettable impressions.
Itinerary
4 hours drive,
35 km from main road (Dushanbe – Khujand M-34)
Homestay or Tents
35 km from main road (Dushanbe – Khujand M-34)
Homestay or Tents
8 hours,
17 km from main road,
Up 810m↑
Down 260m↓
Tents
17 km from main road,
Up 810m↑
Down 260m↓
Tents
3-4 hours,
7 km hiking,
Up 430m↑
Down 125m↓
Tents
7 km hiking,
Up 430m↑
Down 125m↓
Tents
9 hours,
10 km hiking,
Up 1030m↑
Down 11800m↓
Tents
10 km hiking,
Up 1030m↑
Down 11800m↓
Tents
4 hours,
11 km walking
Up 220m↑
Down 300m↓
Tents
11 km walking
Up 220m↑
Down 300m↓
Tents
3.5 hours,
7 km walking
Up 250m↑
Down 360m↓
Tents
7 km walking
Up 250m↑
Down 360m↓
Tents
5 hours,
14 km walking
Up 390m↑
Down 460m↓
Tents
14 km walking
Up 390m↑
Down 460m↓
Tents
8.5 hours,
18 km walking
Up 430m↑
Down 610m↓
Tents
18 km walking
Up 430m↑
Down 610m↓
Tents
6 hours,
8 km hiking,
Up 1120m↑
Down 690m↓
Tents
In this spot you will have a great view to Zaminqaror massif – a granite vertical wall where used to be a USSR Climbing Championship during the times of former Soviet Union.
8 km hiking,
Up 1120m↑
Down 690m↓
Tents
In this spot you will have a great view to Zaminqaror massif – a granite vertical wall where used to be a USSR Climbing Championship during the times of former Soviet Union.
7 hours,
18 km walking,
Up 670m↑
Down 1300m↓
Tents or homestay
18 km walking,
Up 670m↑
Down 1300m↓
Tents or homestay
Important notes
This trek requires good physical shape, you have to make some river crosses and hike over the passes quite far from settlements, the weather difference is from very hot in lower parts to - 5°C on the passes.
Trek is possible to expand to other routes of Yagnob areas or Northern parts of Zerafshan range. Also possible to organize porters/donkey services to carry the luggage. For logistics and further details please contact us an advance.