For a nature lover’s heart, Pamir is a true heaven on earth. Its staggering landscapes made up of snow-capped peaks, glittering glaciers, crystal clear lakes and lush green steppes provide a host of outdoor activities. It’s an ideal destination for hiking, trekking, climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding and watching wild animals in their preserved natural ►
For a nature lover’s heart, Pamir is a true heaven on earth. Its staggering landscapes made up of snow-capped peaks, glittering glaciers, crystal clear lakes and lush green steppes provide a host of outdoor activities. It’s an ideal destination for hiking, trekking, climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding and watching wild animals in their preserved natural sanctuary. The place harbors unique fauna including Marco Polo sheep, flared-horned markhor and snow leopard.
Priceless natural treasures are kept in Pamir National Park which is the largest one in Central Asia. A huge glacial lake named Lake Sarez offers breathtaking scenery here. Climbers from around the world come to the peaks. Pik Lenin, reaching an altitude of 7,134 meters, is one of the highest summits accessible to mountaineers. Another is Ismoil Somoni Peak, the highest mountain in Tajikistan. The Pamir Highway is one of the highest roads in the world which twists through mountains providing fantastic views of surrounding landscapes. Yashk and Langar are traditional villages where tourists can discover cultures and traditions of Pamir peoples.
Pamir has retained its traditions to this day. Navruz festival marks the beginning of the New Year every spring. Music, dance and art festivals like The Pamir Festival celebrate creativity amongst these people too. The Nomadic Games Festival unveils traditional sports. The Nomadic Games Festival unveils traditional sports. Oodarysh is an ancient Kyrgyz wrestling form. There is also kök böru, an equestrian game to grab a carcass. Er enish pits two wrestlers on horseback trying to unseat each other. Kurosh combines wrestling and team play. These sports have been practiced by the nomads of Central Asia for generations.
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