Murghob District

A high-plateau district in the eastern Pamirs, stark and vast, with the Pamir Highway and Karakul Lake as the highlights.

Murghob District lies in the east of Tajikistan's Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region and occupies the very high East Pamir Plateau, bordering China and Afghanistan. It is sparsely populated and known for Kyrgyz herder culture and sweeping, desolate landscapes. The Pamir Highway runs across the whole district, passing famous sights such as Karakul Lake and the Ak-Baital Pass, while the district town, Murghob, is an important supply stop. The best time to visit is June–September; winters are extremely cold. Most travelers arrive by road from Khorog or from Osh in Kyrgyzstan, and a regional permit is required.

Destinations

• Karakul Lake (Pamir)
• Murghab Town
• Sary-Mogol & Lenin Peak

Itineraries

• Eastern Pamir & Karakul Lake Round-Trip from Osh – A round-trip journey from Osh to the Eastern Pamirs, featuring Peak Lenin, Karakul Lake, and the Ak-Baital Pass, avoidi…
• Osh, Lenin Peak & Arslanbob Walnut Forest Southern – Using Osh as a hub, head up to the Alay Valley to view Lenin Peak, then descend to the mountain village of Arslanbob.
• Kyrgyzstan North-South Traverse – Travel from Issyk-Kul and Song-Kul over mountain passes to Arslanbob, Osh, and Lenin Peak, covering seven major regions.