evidence: The Pamir Mountains are one of those mind-blowing places designed for the true adventure seekers. The secluded mountain range is the highest region of Tajikistan and offers amazing trekking routes at altitudes above 4000 meters. If it cannot get high enough for you, then the Pamir Mountains are not to be missed. Traveling to the remote Pamirs is not straightforward, but entirely worth the effort. Both the nature and culture of the region are unique and make for a one-of-a-kind travel experience. Continue reading to get an impression of the culture, nature and history of the Pamir Mountains. [...] The inhospitable mountain ranges of the Pamirs are only thinly populated. The Pamir Mountains are located in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO), which covers almost half of the entire land area of Tajikistan. Nevertheless, the total population is a mere 230.000, equaling to only about 2.5% of the Tajik population. Most people live in the outmost west and southwest along the Panj river, with Khorog being the largest city and capital of Gorno-Badakhshan with 30.000 inhabitants. The Pamir Mountains are a unique region distinct from the rest of Tajikistan when it comes to languages, cultural habits and religion. Cultural and linguistic variations exist even on a local level across the Pamirs. Clothing styles change visibly as you move your way through the region. Many local cultural traditions have managed to withstand the test of time due to the isolation of the Pamiri people in the high mountains.