Information and Resources for Exploring Central Asia’s Mountains
Central Asia
Where can I get a map?
The map data we work with is part of a regularly updated map (so it will never be “completed“). Click here for info on what map app to use and how to use it. Click here to see our methodology.
Tajikistan
Area & Trail Guides
Read our in-depth guides to the Upper Zarafshon Mountains, the Sogdiana High Route, the Bactrian Trail and the Zarafshon Valley Trail in Tajikistan.
Area & Trail Guides
We are currently working on Kyrgyzstan’s Alay Mountain Range and a long thru hike in Uzbekistan. Hiking independently in Turkmenistan is not possible, and we have no plans for in-person visits to Kazakhstan in the near future.
Mountain Advice & Warnings
There are some unique challenges in each mountain region of Tajikistan, and some that are common to the entire country. Certain regions require quite a bit of planning and preparation. Click here to read our advice, and read our gear guide here.
Other Resources
There are other organizations, companies, tools, resources and individuals related to mountain tourism in this area. We’ve compiled a list here.
Trip Reports
A collection of trip Tajikistan reports and descriptions of difficult passes. Click here. For my one non-Central Asia trip report, click here.
Spring and Autumn Hiking
We have collected a range of information on hikes in Central Asia that are possible in the spring and fall season, generally at lower and mid elevations. Click here for more info.