Khorug

Khorug is a major city in the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan.

Northeast towards Murgab (M41) also west towards Kulob and Dushanbe
There is a Chinese-Tajik cargo terminal 25 km out of town in the direction of Murgab. It is best to ask truck drivers while they load their trucks, as they won't stop to pick hitchhikers up on the road.

Places to visit
There is a Botanic Garden not far from town. Highest one in former USSR.