Khorog → Murghab
Khorog to Murghab is the main Pamir Highway (M41) across the plateau: up the Gunt valley, over the Koi-Tezek pass (about 4,270 m), past Bulunkul and Alichur to Murghab — roughly 310 km in 6–8 hours. The faster alternative to the Wakhan if you are short of time.
- Distance~310 km
- Drive time6–8 h
- PermitGBAO
- Pricefrom $420
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Your ride is performed by a licensed local partner carrier in Tajikistan; we arrange it and stand behind it.
Khorog → Murghab: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado or Mitsubishi Pajero | $420 ≈ 3,950 somoni | $210 | $140 | $105 | — |
English-speaking driver +$15 (transfers) / +$20 a day. Prices updated 2026-10-20.
The road
Mostly paved but patchy; long empty high-altitude stretches above 3,800 m. Fuel only in Khorog, Alichur (sometimes) and Murghab.
Worth stopping
- Jelondy hot spring.
- Bulunkul and Yashilkul lakes (detour of about 15 km).
- Alichur and the Ak-Balyk spring.
Good to know
- Murghab is at about 3,600 m — the night there is cold even in August.
- From Murghab you can continue to Karakul and Osh, or book the Kulma pass to China on request (Chinese visa needed; the crossing runs on weekdays).
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- Meet & greet with a name sign at the airport, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Stops on the way where you ask (up to 1 h in total on transfers)
- Multi-day trips: the driver’s lodging, meals and return drive
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
- Transfers: pay the driver in cash (USD or somoni) — no prepayment
Khorog → Murghab: questions
How much is a 4x4 Khorog → Murghab?
$420 per car (up to 4 people), driver’s return included.
Can we see Bulunkul on the way?
Yes, it is a short detour and included.
Nearby routes
Wakhan Valley by 4x4: Khorog → Langar → Murghab
~475 km · 3 days
from $890
Murghab → Karakul → Kyzyl-Art → Osh by 4x4
~420 km · 10–12 h incl. border
from $520
Khorog → Dushanbe
~610 km · 12–15 h (or 2 days)
from $530
Dushanbe → Khorog
~610 km · 12–15 h (or 2 days)
from $530
Pamir Highway by 4x4: Dushanbe → Osh
~1,500 km · 7 days
from $2,150
Pamir Highway by 4x4: Osh → Dushanbe
~1,500 km · 7 days
from $2,150