Murgab

Murgab, also transliterated Murghab, is a town in eastern Tajikistan. It is the administrative center of Murghab District in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region. The town sits at high elevation along the Murghab River, on the Pamir Highway (M41). It is one of the most remote settlements along the Pamir Highway and serves as a gateway for travelers crossing the Pamirs.

Access is primarily by road via the Pamir Highway. Road conditions are challenging and winter closures are common. The town lies in a high-mountain desert climate with cold winters, brief summers, and limited precipitation.

The population is small, numbering in the low thousands. It is home to Pamiri communities, including Wakhi- and Shugni-speaking groups, with Islam (Sunni) as the predominant religion. The local economy depends on livestock herding, seasonal trade, and services for travelers, with cross-border exchange linking with neighboring Afghanistan.

Nearby landmarks include Karakul Lake and the broader Pamir region, which attract trekkers and cultural visitors despite the area's remoteness.

Note that Murgab can refer to other places with similar spellings, such as the Murghab River and the Murgab District in Turkmenistan.