Pamirs Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
mountain range in Central Asia
About Pamirs
The Pamirs are home to a diverse makeup of Indo-Iranian peoples. The two most common ethnicities/groupings you're likely to come across are the Pamiris and the Badakhshanis (with some overlap depending on the source). All of the region's groups are related to their neighboring Tajik and Afghan peoples, but many identify only as "Tajik" or "Afghan" in the sense that their passport is issued by Tajikistan or Afghanistan. Calling these peoples "Tajik" or "Afghan" is equivalent to calling a Buryat "Russian" or a Navajo person "American" - while correct in the political sense, it might be offensive to someone who views themselves as Pamiri/Badakhshani first. As elsewhere inCentral Asia, most people in the area areMuslim. Unlike most of their neighbours, many in this region are followers of theI
Top Attractions in Pamirs
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- ★Pamirs Eco-Cultural Tourism Association
Where to Stay in Pamirs
- 🏨Sanatorii Dzhielondi
Pamirs Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: