This blog provides information about trekking in the Pamir Mountains and the Zerafshan Range in Tajikistan and the Afghan Wakhan Corridor. These mountains ranges are considered one of the most desolate and least visited regions in the world. All photographs and text on this website is subject to copyright © Jan Bakker 2009-2020
26/11/2020
26/06/2020
Fundraiser to create the Pamir Trail
The lockdown period unlocked a dream I have had for many years. The creation of a long-distance hiking route across Tajikistan. My guidebook Trekking in Tajikistan may have made a difference in inspiring people to visit the mountains of this stunning country. The Pamir Trail, as I would like to call this route, is plotted from the northeast of the country to the Wakhan Corridor in the far south. It is designed in a way that it would benefit 30 home stays along the trail and more than a dozen local tour operators. 1022km, 67 stages, 25,000m+ altitude difference, 5000m mountain passes, glaciers, turquoise lakes and warm and welcoming people.
29 stages have been documented already. I started a fundraiser to track, map, describe, photograph and film the remaining 38 stages in the summers of 2021 and 2022. A small donation would already be a massive help in establishing this epic hiking trail that could boost Tajikistan’s rural economy. 75% of the funds will be used to finance the complex logistics. The remainder is to produce a short film and set up the page pamirtrail.org. A donation and/or sharing the fundraiser page would be much appreciated. Thanks!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/creating-the-pamir-trail-across-Tajikistan