Reaching higher altitudes

Surprisingly, the Pamir Highway after Khorogh is fairly quiet without much traffic. On my way uphill, I met Ulli from South Tyrol and we have started cycling together. We pass through idyllic villages with stunning views. The air is thin up here above 3500 meters. To prevent altitude sickness, we limit our daily ascents to 500 meters. A big plus is that we left the border to Afghanistan which means that we can enjoy the most beautiful and peaceful camp spots without being bothered by the military.Read more