Road Trips
Bishkek → Osh via Pamir Highway
RAREOverview
The Bishkek to Osh route via the Torugart Pass and Pamir Highway is one of the great overland journeys on earth — ten days crossing the full width of Kyrgyzstan through increasingly remote and dramatic terrain. The route follows ancient Silk Road corridors through landscapes that feel utterly untouched.
Starting with Son-Kul and the Tash-Rabat caravanserai (a 15th-century Silk Road waystation), the route crosses the At-Bashi pass before entering the extraordinary Torugart region — 4,000m+ passes within sight of the Chinese border. The descent through the Fergana Valley approach and arrival in Osh, Kyrgyzstan's oldest city, completes a journey that few travellers make in full.
The road conditions are serious and an expedition-grade 4WD is essential. This is classified RARE — maximum eight passengers, and only available June through September.
Itinerary
Drive through Boom Gorge. First night in the mountains.
Ascend to the high plateau. Yurt stay with nomad family.
Plateau exploration, horse riding optional, eagle hunters.
Descend via Naryn. Overnight near Tash-Rabat caravanserai (15th century).
Visit the ancient Silk Road caravanserai. Cross At-Bashi Pass into the Torugart region.
One of the most dramatic driving days on earth. Mountain passes above 4,000m. Chinese border region.
Descend toward the south. The landscape changes completely — from alpine to arid.
Cross the Kara-Darya valley. Ancient petroglyph sites. Approach to Osh.
Full day in Osh. Suleiman's Throne (UNESCO), ancient bazaar, the oldest city in Kyrgyzstan.
Tour ends in Osh. Fly home or continue to Tajikistan.
What's Included
Included
- Expert guide & driver
- Private 4WD (expedition-grade)
- All accommodation
- Full board
- All permits including border zone permits
Not Included
- Flights Bishkek–Osh or international flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory — serious terrain)
- Gratuities
Route Map
Interactive route map — Phase D