Best pics of Tajikistan and the Pamir Highway (Part 1): Anzob Pass – Northern Road – Panj River – Shakhdara Valley – Alichur // Full video documentary series out now!

Coming from Uzbekistan we had to get to Dushanbe first. As we did not want to cycle or hitchhike through the tunnel of death we took the closed Anzob Pass. (1 & 2)
Finally on the legendary M41 we were joined by Frenchman Valentin and rode the old northern road over 3252m Khoburabot/Saghirdasht Pass to Qalai-Khumb. (3 – 9)
Following the Panj River and Afghan border was a challenge of a different kind, with massive roadworks turning the valley into a dusty mess. Stopped by roadblocks we grew to a group of five. (10 – 13)
The Shakhdara Valley is very rarely cycled, but we spent a beautiful week climbing up to the High Plateau. From Maysara Pass at roughly 4250 we have a wonderful view down on the M41 and the ascent to Koi-Tezek Pass. (14 – 18)
Eventually we cycle past Chururkul, Tuzkul and Saikul and see our first yaks in Alichur at 3900 meters. (19 & 20)

We created a 6 part video documentary which is now fully released on Youtube. Link in the comments below!