Jan is the initiator of the Pamir Trail. He is an explorer and travel journalist who covers adventure travel for various UK and Dutch magazines, as well as the Trekking in Tajikistan guidebook for Cicerone.
- Distance: 1,297 km
- Number of sections: 9
- Best season: July-September
- Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, depending on the section
- Type of accommodation: camping and homestays
Labour of love by adventurer and travel writer, Jan Bakker, the Pamir Trail must be one of the most newest, most ambitious and most daunting long-distance thru-hikes anywhere on earth. Nearly 1,300 km running across the width of Tajikistan, the trail connects the relatively accessible Fann Mountains with the remote and wild Pamirs. As of yet only a few hardy solo trekkers have completed the trail in full, but it is now fully mapped and pioneering tour operators are beginning to offer supported treks along some stretches of the trail.
Learn more on the official website.
At a glance
Destinations
Tajikistan
Activity
Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, CulturePhysical Level
Strenuous
Season
July - September
Duration
30 days
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