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Ski in the remote mountains of Tajikistan at one of the rarest ski resorts in the world. This is a true hidden gem! Almost too hidden. While traveling through Dubai, some friends and I decided to look for other countries we could visit in this mysterious and usually war torn part of the world. While combing the map, my eyes focused on the country of Tajikistan. Many of you are probably searching google as we speak or asking yourself, isn't that where Borat is from? Located in the heart of central Asia, sharing a border with Afghanistan, and once part of the former Soviet Union, Tajikistan may not be someones first idea for an adventure trip. Tajikistan happens to be the third highest country in the world with peaks as high 24, feet attracting climbers. Although we weren't set up for a mountaineering trip, I was still intrigued to see and experience this unique country. Since Dubai is one of the few locations, that flies into Dushanbe, Tajikistan the capital and largest city round trip, we decided to book a weekend trip. If you plan well in advance, and really want to experience everything Tajikistan has to offer, you can get a Visa from the Tajikistan embassy in D. Be advised, if you travel to the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province , which is the very mountainous remote area know as the Pamir Mountain Range, you will need a second visa for this region. This area is located in the eastern region of Tajikistan and the mountains here are a continuation of the Himalayas. Its an extraordinary place for mountaineering and skiing, but people have been held up in the past for not having the second required visa. As for our trip, it was smooth and casual with only our one day of skiing being the most adventurous experience. We landed in Dushanbe not really knowing what to expect. I read a little online before we left, and to my surprise it exceeded all of our expectations. We stayed at the Hyatt hotel, which is probably the nicest hotel in Tajikistan, and its still not that expensive. It was only a 7 dollar cab ride from the Airport, and there is no shortage of cab drivers waiting on the only three flights that arrive each day. Although its considered a Muslim country, we didn't see anyone wearing the tradition garments you would see in other Muslim countries. It has more of a Russian feel to it. Most people have a tan complexion and dark hair. It's as if Russian culture and Persian culture mixed together. The main language is Tajik which is basically Farsi, but it is written in the Russian alphabet, and most people understand Russian. Once we arrived at the hotel, we asked the concierge how we could get to the Safed-Dara Ski Resort about 45 minutes outside of town. Since there are no rental vehicle services available in Dushanbe, we were at the mercy of a taxi. For that cheap price, he drove us from the hotel, all the way into the mountains. The drive which was suppose to take 45 minutes ended up taking an hour and a half due to poor road conditions, and the small unequipped car we were in. Once we arrived at the resort at 10 am, the driver waited for us at the resort until 4 pm, and then drove us the hour and a half back to Dushanbe. Our driver also came in handy when it came to translating. While in Dushanbe we didn't have much trouble communicating, since most people knew a little English. But, when we got out into the mountains, it was totally different, and we couldn't find a single person that knew a lick of English. Luckily we ran into our taxi driver who saw us struggling to talk with hand signals. The ski lift is very different from most lifts we are use to in the states. You have to load money onto a specific card shown in pictures for renting gear and to purchase lift tickets. Instead of paying one flat rate for the lift to the top, every time you ride the lift, it cost 40 Tajik somoni, which is about 6 dollars. With somoni on my card, I was able to rent, skies, boots, poles, and goggles for somoni, but that only gave me 5 runs down the slope. So if you are looking for a full day of skiing, you either need to hike up each time, or put about somoni on your card. Supposedly they will refund any cash left on the card, but we used all of ours. They also have a credit card machine, but I would make sure you bring enough cash. I brought somoni with me that day and used it all. I wish i would have brought somoni, which is about U. The rental gear is actually good quality gear. They also have snowboard rentals. The resort itself is a very beautiful property tucked away in the mountains. There is a 3 story hotel, a very nice restaurant with alcohol, an ice skating rink, a concert stage, a small T-bar that leads to a green run and a brand new person gondola. The main groomed run is an easy blue run, but if you are willing to hike a little bit, you can find some powder and a little more difficult terrain. Don't expect anything like the states, but it is still cool to say you've skied in Tajikistan. As far as directions go, they aren't very difficult, but you are going to be at the mercy of your taxi driver, in a foreign country, headed into a very rural part of the world. Usually a hotel as nice as the Hyatt isn't going to hire you a shady driver, but obviously be wary of shady characters trying to take advantages of travelers. But if you want to know you are at least going in the right direction, you can plot it on your personal GPS. The driver should head north out of Dushanbe on M34 for about 45 minutes. M34 follows the Varzob river the entire time until you reach another smaller river coming from the east in the town of Pugus. Here you turn right onto an unnamed dirt road which leads straight up into the mountains. It was so cool to see all these kids sledding down this ice covered road. The car we were in was definitely not built for this rough of a road, so the drive took us 45 minutes to make it to the ski lift. So if you can, at the hotel, I would ask for a more robust taxi built to go off road. Once you arrive you can enjoy yourself nearly as much as the states in this truly hidden gem. Dushanbe itself is a nice place to walk around and explore. We ended up eating at an amazing afghan restaurant called Marco Polo's, grabed a pint at Public Irish Pub actual name and even caught a local professional soccer game at the stadium across from the Hyatt. Have fun and good luck. Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. 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I get stir crazy sitting in my stepma's flat after one day. I can say A. I am looking at the options. Here are authenticated details on Skiing Resorts and Activities in Pakistan. Do you love skiing? You must go to these places to enjoy Adventurous Skiing in Pakistan. Reactions: Naveed spicher , piolet and malas1. Reactions: Naveed spicher. Dec 1, 3, Would love to, no skiing myself but couple of cycling trips, a place in Swat I heard about looked alright. Deosai plateau is one I want to do, mate is trying to organise a trek in the shyok valley next year. Very hoping it comes off! Scenery is nek level. Click to expand The perfect 5 star hotel for your business trips Mister Tee on XC Skis said:. It looks very pricey for Pak.. Things should be cheaper in Pak. Reactions: buckwheat. That area has much in the way of ancient Buddhist and Hindu sites of antiquity. The Malam Jabba ski resort area is at a distance of 45km 28miles from Mingora and km miles from Islamabad. I am looking at Skiing in Pakistan in Jan. I would take my own Telemark skis, boots and poles and work on my turns. This video is in Urdu but the person estimates it costs Pak Rupees 6, per day to ski at Mallum Jabba. At Malam Jabba they have a proper European Grooming machine too. The Resort is owned and was built by an Austrian firm. However in typical Pakistani style, my research thus far has revealed that the only chair lift at Malam Jabba broke down 3 months ago as of Dec. Pakistan has a track record with this kind of stuff. The Tourist railway through the Khyber Pass is said to be a great experience. My Brother went and did it. This was well over ten years ago!. Last edited: Feb 24, Not far from Pakistan is Tajikistan, a Persian speaking country with the third highest average terrain on Earth and piles of snow in winter Ski at Safed-Dara in Dushanbe, Tajikistan Ski in the remote mountains of Tajikistan at one of the rarest ski resorts in the world. This is a true hidden gem! Almost too hidden. Share your own outdoor adventure photos from Vahdat District, Tajikistan with our community. Skiing in Tajikistan One of the rarest ski and snowboarding resorts in the world is in Tajikistan. Another nearby country to Pakistan is Iran. Skiing in Iran Surprising as it may seem, there are 32 ski resorts in Iran. Skiing in Iran offers 60 km of slopes all served by 60 ski lifts. There is reportedly no public toilet on the mountain. You have to pay to use the Pearl Continental Hotel water closet! If the resort is open in Jan. The video is in Urdu. Yes I am fluent in Urdu. Here is a video in Urdu of the beginners' ski tow and learners' run at Malam Jabba in Pak. The ski run for learners looks like a thin layer of ice Another option could be to Nordic ski for two weeks in Japan and then fly to Pak. I could endure that option ;-P. Flights do not look very expensive really. I will investigate this option more carefully. A single m long red slope serviced by a 2 seat chairlift. A small learner slope with a drag lift. Not many people ski here so slope is usually empty. Snow is groomed in the season but conditions can be very poor. Season is short, starts sometime between late November to mid December and finishes in late Feb or early March. Chairlift must be ridden with skis off and there is a flight of stairs to descend at the top to get at the beginning of slope. Other facilities like food and toilets are few and of poor quality. Parking is nearly non-existent unless if staying in the hotel situated within the resort which is very expensive. Perhaps worth a visit if you are nearby and want to spend a few hours skiing but not worth traveling for. Read Less 0 0 '. Reactions: Naveed spicher and malas1. You cannot rent telemark ski kit there at Malam Jabba!! Only Alpine ski gear. Skiing in Tajikistan looks good! Malam Jabba is in KPK. Beerman One of Us Ski Pass. Jan 15, 4, 6, Brisvegas. Beerman said:. Traveling to Iran will possibly limit were you can travel in the future, or at least make it more difficult. Caution is advised. Naveed spicher First Runs. Dec 13, 5 4 3. Brother visit North of Pakistan Hunza valley some day. Fore more detail PM. Last edited by a moderator: Dec 14, Reactions: malas1 and gmanpadre. Reactions: malas1. Hey naveed you're from shimshal? Amazing, that road is soooooooo damn hairy! Would hate for that to be my regular commute! Ps we tried to get to snow lake but fresh snow got in the way. We were on foot, should have taken skis! I am flying out today to Pakistan and will be in crossing over to North India in two weeks. No trekking or skiing , just sightseeing. I will report back in time. If the Taliban kidnap me then I am sure you will see something on the news ;-p. Two fellow travellers at Melbourne airport check in were heading for the Italian Dolomites for cross country skate skiing. The chap said there is very little snow at present on the Nordic trails. I am in Goa in South India now. The vibes were all wrong there. Goa has no skiing but it is a worthwhile place to travel to. Last edited: Jan 23, Reactions: skifree , MarkV , Principal Douglas and 2 others. Wow, when I was there in May, the vibes were all right. Although that could have been complete blind ignorance on my part. Got any details? Where did you go? Reactions: skifree. I met a Dutch fellow at the Wagah border crossing who had a near scrape with being robbed in Lahore. His take on Pakistan at present was similar to my own. The country is collapsing and whole areas are no go zones. Reactions: skifree and Principal Douglas. Mar 21, 6, 3, Orange, NSW. How's the food in Goa? Have heard very good things. Principal Douglas said:. Last edited: Feb 2, Urban Pakistan. Islamabad,Rawalpindi and Lahore. My relatives and friends all had tales of knife point muggings,armed hold ups and people taking their own lives rather than starving to death in a country where the Taliban have declared war on the central government and inflation is making simply living impossible. India is much better! I am now in South Goa not far from the border with Karnataka. This is classic small town South India! It is hot and humid! I was going to ask you what you did, national power grid failure or some such reported on Newsradio. Had a couple of fantastic cycling trips there, never had a problem with anyone, pity that the place seems to be failing. Reactions: Bogong , Principal Douglas and malas1. Timmossy One of Us. Nov 26, 1, Pakistan has always been on my travel list. This report disappoints me greatly. Glad to hear you're safe in a nice place now though. You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads. Question Nordic ski locations close to Bern in Switzerland? 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