Murgab Getting there & around

Getting there & away

The easiest way to arrange transport is to band together a small group and hire a 4WD from META. The rate at the time of research was US$0.34 to US$0.38 per km, depending on the road quality, but this will doubtless rise over time with the price of fuel.

Minibuses to both Khorog (eight hours, 320km, 50TJS) and Osh (12 hours, 420km, 70TJS) depart every day or two when full. Expect to wait for hours for the vehicle to fill up. Private drivers also hang around the bazaar. One private driver recommended by some travellers is Pamirbek (2 13 38, 93-508 3973).

If you are thinking of hitching, most Chinese trucks headed to/from the Qolma Pass stop at a depot 2km northeast of town along the road to the Qolma Pass.