Description
Multiple Central Asian mountain ranges in a single guide.
The book covers the Fann Mountains, the Zerafshan and Hissar ranges, the Pamir and Yagnob Valley, as well as a section on the Wakhan in Afghanistan. The selection showcases the variation between river valleys and high mountains. It provides a foundation for understanding the region’s possibilities and selecting which areas are relevant for further investigation based on experience and the desired scope of a future trip.
From shorter hikes to multi-day trekking.
The guide combines shorter trips near Dushanbe with longer itineraries in more remote mountain areas. You can compare different levels and timeframes before a specific plan is chosen. The book is useful both as an introduction to the region’s geography and as a route basis for further planning, with the option to concentrate a journey on one area rather than attempting to cover everything.
Maps and practical topics for preparation.
Route descriptions and maps are supported by material on transport, equipment, culture, and practical organization. Visas and permits are also covered, ensuring the book provides more than just a line through the terrain. It helps you identify questions that should be clarified with local professionals or organizers, and see how logistics and route choices interact during the preparation of a major trekking trip.
For experienced trekkers who plan thoroughly.
High altitudes, long distances, and limited facilities demand physical capacity and independent judgment. The guide is suitable for readers with relevant experience who wish to familiarize themselves with the possibilities before further planning. Travel conditions, permits, and security situations may change after publication and must be investigated through current government advice and updated local information before a specific trip is booked.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountain people who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes the publisher’s books on hiking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Jan Bakker and Christine Oriol. English language. 400 pages. First edition, published in 2018. ISBN 9781852849467.
