MISGAR & CHIPURSAN VALLEYS – both these valleys are located north-west of Sost and lead to the Pamir Mountains .   Both valleys were only opened to foreigners in 1999.   The villagers are very receptive to their new visitors and we take good care that tourism does not have a damaging impact on these fragile communities.   

MISGAR   - the narrow valley has a small, but beautiful river cutting through the valley floor.   Kalandarchi Fort, still occupied by the Pakistani army, is perched at the end of the jeep road.   A short walk takes you to the first campsite which overlooks the river.   In spring Marco Polo sheep & ibex are seen down at the riverside.   The river also has a large quantity of fish.   Misgar Valley leads to the Kiliq & Mintka Passes – the original Silk Routes to China & Afghanistan respectively.   Mintka Pass goes into the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan .    This is also a pleasant valley for a day excursion from Sost or Passu.

CHIPURSAN – a long, narrow valley leading to the Wakhan Corridor.   The approach into the valley is along a narrow jeepable road cut high above the river.    This is a good valley for cycling (look for our cycling programmes).   The villagers have a deep history with horses and are keen polo players.
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