Mysteries of the Pamir

If its in Kyrgyzstan it will probably be Manas ...a mythical Kyrgyz leader (who may have actually been Nogai) ... who always seems to look remarkably like Genghis Khan in his statues (which are all over Kyrgyzia)

probably one of his (grand)sons...

Yes, it's Manas
more info.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_of_Manas

The terrain looks magical to me.

incredible photos. thanks!

have you set up a site where donations can be made for your charity?

I didnt think about it.
Several people (from ADV) responded and wrote me a message they are willing to donate money when I go to the Pamirs again.
Do you think it should be done?

In August 2011, we have successfully conducted the 1st International Motorcycle Tour - Central Asian Ring. The some collected money was aimed to help the children of the Pamirs. We bought two electric generator household for two families who had no electricity in the houses on the outskirts. Each family had children who attended Murgab's school .
GREAT thanks to the participants of the tour:

Alan Maple (UK)
Robert Davy (UK)
Diego Capelli (Argentina)
Santiago Ramos (Spain)
Jason Loyd-Jones (UK)
Frazer Loyd Jonse (UK)





Photos from trip http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.377773145574544.95687.121815777836950&type=3

Thank you for sharing your journey. I especially enjoy the photos of the people.

some pictures from this tour have been added to this video
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Nice pics Marat ... I will be in KZ this summer, but not in the south. Only Kustanai, Astana, Semei

Hope you have a good year my friend

Wonderful travel. Tha's the dream of my life, one day I'll be there.

Thanks for sharing

Manzek welcome!!!

Two weeks and I will be there.


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Well doing our last section of the Pamir Hwy into Osh and we come across one the mudslides and guess what was stuck in the middle. A Lada! It reminded of the video posted here.



I had a laugh at the owners expense. A little later a truck got stuck as well. But remembering the wisdom of the forum I waited for the flows to slow down and watched some others go through and then went for it. My wife had to walk through. Lots of fun.


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Great report - every second photograph just makes me want to get on my KTM 640 and do some dirt touring.

Do it! It is a very special place. We have had the most magical time. You will meet people that will touch your heart and that you will never forget.


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In June 2012, we have successfully conducted the 2st International Motorcycle Tour - Central Asian Ring.
The some collected money was aimed to help the children of the Pamirs.
We also brought about 30 pounds of children's clothes (warm jackets, shoes it.d.) for Murghab's children.
GREAT thanks to the participants of the tour:

Shields Adam (UK)
Martin Mason (UK)
Patrick Lee (UK)
Lary Davis (USA)
Schutzenhoper Jozef (AUT)
Siegbert Schützenhöfer (AUT)





More photos here http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.448505168501341.108189.121815777836950&type=3

Hi Marat,

I can't believe I missed your ride report entirely!!!! Great read, I am planning on riding the Pamir on a bicyle next summer.

We have to ride together again next year too. I have some other plans I'd like to discuss with you...

I've seen a couple of your bikes on the Assy plateau this summer by the way, fun! (I was on my mountain bike both times!)

See you soon...

Hi Yannick
Nice to meet you here.
I am always ready to discuss new adventure). Call me...

Next Central Asian Ring ( including the Pamir) will be August 7, 2013 - August 24, 2012 (18 days).
Welcome ADVriders!