Tajikistan Wild Roots
13 Days
Min 7 max 10
€2550,-
The Trip
Few regions remain as unexplored as the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. This is certainly true of the unknown Tajikistan, the smallest of all the “stans. But this stan is clearly the region’s underdog. For with a whopping 93% mountainous land area, this is one of the most mountainous countries in the world. The Pamir Mountains, for example, which stretch across several Central Asian countries, lie largely in eastern Tajikistan. The peaks of the Pamirs reach as high as 7,500 meters. Although this region had large cities during the time of the Silk Road, human habitation is scarce here today. Here flora & fauna flourish and escaping into the wilderness is easy. Discovered, pristine and uninhabited… any questions?
We set off into the westernmost part of the Pamir Mountains: the Fann Mountains. Home to a series of four- and five-thousanders. Our ten-day traverse of the Fanns crosses the wilderness and leads us from lake to lake, known for their bright turquoise color. We are introduced to rural life in Tajikistan, and together with local mountain dwellers and their animals, we trek wild-camping through the area. Off the radar, a few days’ walk from civilization, we traverse passes of nearly 5,000 meters, pass glaciers and snow-capped peaks, and make camp on the high plains of the Fanns. Along the way, we refresh ourselves in meltwater rivers and lakes. As our paths cross, fun encounters with itinerant shepherds and their flocks may occur along the way, who will gladly take time for a shared tea break. Trek along through the wild roots of Tajikistan.
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Theme and levels
The theme of this trip is Wild Roots: a journey to a place where nature and culture are inseparable. A good level of fitness is required for this trip and experience in mountainous terrain is desirable. The combination of the duration of the trip, the altitude we reach and other standards we face makes this a serious trip. Experience with (wild) camping or the Wild Human trip is a big plus.
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Practical
Cost
€2295,-
What’s included.
twelve nights’ accommodation in tents, guesthouses and hotels
breakfast, lunch and evening meals during all days
local guides, shepherds and donkeys
Rewild group camping equipment
Rewild Mountain Leader / wilderness guide
transportation on site
Outdoor Medicine screening
24/7 backup support from the Netherlands and medical support on the mountain from Outdoor Medicine
preparation meeting
Not included are personal expenses and refreshments, any extra snacks, your flight to Samarkand, and mountaineering insurance. We advise you to take out this at the NKBV.
Logistics
You will travel on your own or we will travel in consultation as a group to
Dushanbe/Samarkand. The cost for this is outside the package price.
Logistics on site is organized by Rewild and is included in
the price.
Nutrition and drinking
Food and drink is organized by Rewild. Because we can
load the animals with food and cooking utensils, we can bring more fresh
and unprocessed ingredients and food. Clean drinking water is
abundant in the area.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 7 people. A maximum of 10 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of VZR Garant.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel Day
We travel to Tajikistan via Uzbekistan and arrive overnight in the Uzbek capital of Samarkand.
Day 2
On to the Fanns
After a short rest, we travel on toward the Fann Mountains where we sleep with local mountain people in a guesthouse.
Day 3 to 11
Tajikistan Wild Roots trekking
Equipped with our own tent camp and accompanied by local mountain dwellers with their animals, we trek through the wilderness for ten days and seize the adventure. We end our trek in a guesthouse in a mountain village.
Day 12
Back to civilization
With organized transportation and some nice stopovers, we return to Samarkand where we arrive in the afternoon. Before leaving for the Netherlands, we visit the bazaar and enjoy a final dinner together.
Day 13
Travel Day
This day is dedicated to the return trip to the Netherlands.
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Do you offer travel insurance?
No, we do not offer travel insurance ourselves. We recommend mountaineering insurance through the NKBV.
Are there any hidden fees or service charges?
No, there are no hidden costs. All unavoidable additional costs are clearly stated in advance in the travel price.
Do you also rent equipment or materials?
Yes, some of the required equipment is available for rent on our trips. We offer these rental options during the booking process. There you can see exactly what gear is available and add it directly to your booking. That way you don’t have to arrange this separately in advance.
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