Published: 8 Nov 2018 Edition: First Pages: 400 Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 2.2cm
Weight: 450g The northern ranges, Pamirs and Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor This
guide describes twenty high-altitude treks of 2-9 days in the mountains of
Tajikistan, covering the Fann Mountains, Pamirs and northern ranges, plus five
day hikes near the capital, Dushanbe, and a 10-day trek in the Afghan Wakhan
Corridor. As well as detailed route description and 1:100,000 mapping for each
trek, there is a wealth of practical advice on transport and visas, trekking
support, equipment, cultural awareness, safety and security, as well as
background notes on history, flora and fauna and a Tajik-Russian-Pamiri-English
glossary. The guide can be used either to plan an independent trek or to select,
prepare for and enhance an organised expedition. Known as 'the Roof of the
World', Tajikistan is one of the most mountainous countries on Earth, with 93%
of its landmass considered mountainous territory. This is where the mighty
Himalaya meet the Tian Shan, Karakoram and Hindu Kush, and a centuries-old
network of trails criss-crosses the remote terrain, linking isolated villages
and shepherds' camps. Although infrastructure is fragile and tourism in its
infancy, this Central Asian nation presents some outstanding opportunities for
the adventurous trekker. The hand-picked routes showcase Tajikistan's
breathtaking landscapes of lofty snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes and sweeping
high-altitude plateaus. Trekking here is also a rich cultural experience: in
addition to wild camping, many of the treks include the opportunity to
experience the fascinating local culture and warm hospitality in a traditional
homestay, meeting those who call this remote wilderness home. This guide will be
your companion to discovering Tajikistan, a country with so much to offer and
one of Central Asia's best kept secrets.