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Most of the Pamir Mountains are located in Tajikistan; the rest are in the western part of China's Xinjiang province, and in north-western Afghanistan (Badakhshan province). The highest peaks of the mountains frame the area: Peak Kongur (7719m) and Peak Muztag-Ata (7550m) to the East, Safed-Khirs Range to the West, Peak Lenin (7134m) and Trans-Alay Range to the North, the stunning icy Hindukush (Tirich-Mir 7690m) to the South. There is an other well-known mountain ? peak Somoni (former peak Communism 7495m), the highest mountain of the former Soviet Union.. Muztag-Ata is clearly visible from the Tajik side and gives the impression of a white mirage on the horizon while traveling among the high Pamir deserts and hills.

The name "Altay" (or "Altai") comes from Mongolian "Altan", which means "golden". Altay mountains are truly one of the nature's most marvelous gems, amazing by its diversity and beauty.

Mt.Elbrus, a two-peaked ice giant, crowns the panorama of Central Caucasus. It is at least 1000m higher than its neighbors. Its two peaks have two volcano craters, which make the Eastern peak a little lower than the other (5642 and 5621m).