And I dream of going to the Pamirs.
If he doesn't come to me, then I'll go to his roof,
Where people breathe the blue sky
And on a flowery shawl, the world slumbers.
It's harsh, it's kind, it's infinitely tender,
It's like a lover who comes from there.
Loved by fate and its people...
Mountain tops with a snow-white cap
Tatiana Pomysova
Hiking in the Pamirs is an incredible adventure in the extremely beautiful mountain system in southern Central Asia, which just can't leave anyone indifferent. Wide, green valleys that spread between the highest peaks of 7,000 meters and higher, deep gorges and wild rivers, high clear lakes – all this really takes your breath away!
The most common interpretation of the name Pamirs is "the Roof of the World", and when you look at these majestic mountains, reaching their tops far beyond the clouds, this name really seems the most appropriate. And the view from one of the conquered heights on the panorama opening below simply makes you crazy!
Pamirs – features of the region
An interesting feature of this area is that it is like a knot, from which such large-scale mountain systems diverge:
- Tien Shan
- Himalayas
- Karakoram
- Hindu Kush
- Kunlun
The peaks of the Pamirs offer a great view, and this alone is a strong motivation for climbing. In total, there are 12 seven-thousanders here, of which the most popular for climbing are:
- Kongur, 7,649 m.
- The peak Ismoil Somoni, the former peak of Communism, 7495 m high
- Lenin Peak, Abu Ali ibn Sina Peak, 7 134 m in height
We could talk for hours about the beauty of this region, but even after viewing a thousand pictures and hearing so many enthusiastic stories about it, you would never realize what a magical place you have been to until you get there.
The Pamirs Road, mountain settlements, marvelous landscapes that look like real paintings or film panoramas. Turquoise lakes and green valleys, huge glaciers and tricky gorges, mountain passes, high mountain pastures and shepherds' yurts, where they live all summer is just a boring enumeration of a small part from all that is interesting!
What about herds of peacefully grazing yaks and big mountain sheep Marco Polo. And if you are lucky, you may also see the footprints of the snow leopard.
The nomadic culture of the locals, their traditions, religion and everyday life deserve special attention. Even the poorest Pamiri families consider it their duty to offer their guests a delicious meal and treat them to the local national tea – shircha. The drink is brewed with yak milk with a little salt, and served with a spoonful of butter. You must try it, and you will not regret it!