Sure. But conditions depend heavily on the level of water in the Bartang. When we were there, there were just two stretches of maybe 50m where the road is under the river. But it's only 20 or 30cm deep, no big deal. There's a big detour to avoid the worse parts.
In the next valley after you leave the Bartang (going upstream), there are two rivers to cross which have strong currents. If you cross at the right place it's not so bad, but you really need to look carefully for the right way (and wade on foot to find out where the big rocks are).
For Zorkul, there is no such problem. Unless it's been raining then it's pretty swampy. But in dry conditions you just follow the road. There is a dry lake between the M41 and Jarty Gumbez (hunting camp), which may not be that dry after rains, and problematic to cross. If it's dry, it's a breeze.
Laurent
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