Active adventure in Tien-Shan and Pamir mountains

Some Tour Attractions:

Lake Sary Chelek, Lenin Peak, Sary Chelek Biosphere Reserve

Tour description

In short about the tour: a lot of mountains, so beautiful and various!

In this tour we have united trekking in the most beautiful region of Tian-Shan mountains with further active rest in the mountains of Pamir in order our travellers could feel the dimension, beauty and considerable variances of these two famous systems during just one tour in Kyrgyzstan.

The first half of the trip tourists will spend on precious land of turquois lakes of Western Tian-Shan. Mountain trekking gets through the simple picturesque paths among softwood forests and deep gorges and leads to large beautiful lake Sary-Chelek, located on the altitude of 1940 m in the very heart of Sary-Chelek Biosphere reserve. The group is being accompanied by a mountain guide, escort team and pack transport.

In the second part of the tour participants will drive along a high-mountain Pamir Highway and will find themselves on the Roof of the world – in the mountains of Pamir. Considerable altitude and, accordingly, completely different nature, different landscapes, different colours and greenery are here. Well-equipped Yurt camp (3600 m), guaranteeing comfortable accommodation, distinguished hot meals from professional chefs and non-trivial acquaintanceship represent center of civilization in this severe high-mountain world. Hiking in the surroundings and ascent to Camp 1 (4400 m) with a mountain guide, acquaintance with traditions of local nomads, master-class on cooking of pilaf – this and even more is waiting for our travellers!

Tour Program

Day

Arrival in Osh. Transfer to Aflatun settlement

Itinerary

Early arrival to Osh. Meet in the airport. Transfer from Osh to Aflatun settlement at the confluence of the Aflatun and Utur rivers. Camp 1 (1300m; 350km; approx. 6hrs).

Meals

- - -

Accommodation

Camp 1

Day

Trekking to Camp 2

Itinerary

The beginning of active part of the tour. Trekking up along the Yushniy Aflatun river and then further along Uyalma river. Camp 2 (2100m; 19km; approx. 7hrs).

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Camp 2

Day

Trekking to Sary-Chelek

Itinerary

Trekking over Kuldambes pass and then descent to Lake Sary-Chelek over Ashuu pass. Camp 3 (1900m; 10km; approx. 6hrs).

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Camp 3

Day

Trekking to Kyzyl-Suu river

Itinerary

Ascent along Lake Sary-Chelek over Makmal pass. Descent to the Kyzyl-Suu river. Camp 4 at the confluence of the Kyzyl-Suu and Kurumdu rivers (2000m; 13km; approx. 6 hrs).

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Camp 4

Day

Trekking to lake Karakamysh

Itinerary

Trekking downstream the Kara-Suu river to lake Karakamysh (Kara-Suu). Camp 5 on the lake bank (1800m; 12km; approx. 3hrs).

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Camp 5

Day

Trekking to Iri-Kol lake

Itinerary

Trekking up to and over Kuturma pass and then descent to lake Iri-Kol. Camp 6 on the lake bank (1300m; 12km; approx. 6hrs).

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Camp 6

Day

Iri-Kol - Sary-Chelek - Kely-Kol - Osh

Itinerary

Trekking from lake Iri-Kol to the southern part of lake Sary-Chelek in Upaly ravine. Continue trekking round lake Kely-Kol to place where the vehicle will be waiting to pick you up (10km; approx. 2hrs). Transfer to Osh. Accommodation in the hotel (320km; approx. 6hrs).

Meals

B L -

Accommodation

Hotel

Day

Transfer to Mountain Camp

Itinerary

Transfer to Mountain Camp (Base Camp) on Edelweiss Meadow at Lenin Peak foot (3,600 m). Hike up to Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3800 m). Osh - Base Camp departure time: 09:00.

Meals

B - -

Accommodation

Base Camp

Day

Excursion to lakes across Achik-Tash River Valley

Itinerary

Excursion to lakes across Achik-Tash River Valley. A walking trip to the yurts of the local people, acquaintance with the life and traditions of Kyrgyz nomads, sampling of koumiss.

Meals

B - -

Accommodation

Base Camp

Day

Hike up Petrovskiy Peak ridge

Itinerary

Hike up Petrovskiy Peak ridge. Master class in plov cooking.

Meals

B - -

Accommodation

Base Camp

Day

Hike up to Camp 1

Itinerary

Hike up to Camp 1 (4,400 m) via Puteshestvennikov Pass.

Meals

B - -

Accommodation

Base Camp

Day

Ascending a 4,750 m peak or rest day

Itinerary

Optional: ascending a 4,750 m peak. For the rest of the group: free time, walking around Camp 1 (4,400 m).

Meals

B - -

Accommodation

Base Camp

Day

Descent to Yurt Camp

Itinerary

Descent to Yurt Camp (3,600 m). A trip to the canyon of the Achik Tash River.

Meals

B - -

Accommodation

Yurt Camp

Day

Transfer to Osh

Itinerary

Transfer to Osh. Hotel check-in.

Meals

B - -

Accommodation

Hotel

Day

Osh. Departure

Itinerary

Transfer to airport. Flight back home.

Meals

B - -

Accommodation

- - -

Less

Tour package

Included

Meeting and seeing off in airport;
All transfers on comfortable air-conditioned transport according program;
All needed documents arrangement :
- Permit to the National park in the Tian-Shan area;
- Permit to the border zone in the Pamir;
- Ecological fees.
Accommodation in hotels (double-room accommodation) with breakfast:
- Osh (2 nights);
Accommodation in twin sharing tents on the trekking part of the trip (days 1-7);
Accommodation in Base Camp (3600 m) in spacious camping tents per 1-2 members. Facilities of camping tents in BC:
- heating;
- beds, mattresses, coverlet, and pillows;
- changeable bed linen: flat sheets, bedsheets, and pillowcases;
- electrical outlets and individual lighting – desk lamp;
- clothes hangers;
- chair;
Accommodation in Camp 1 (4400 m) in spacious camping tents per 1-2 members.
Facilities of camping tents in C1: wooden decks, thermal isolation, foam mattresses;
Meals: Full board on the active part of the trip (3 times hot meals made by professional cookers, including vegetarian meals under request);
Services of mountain guide, cook and service staff;
Rent of pack transport for carrying of personal and common baggage of the participats (days 1-7);
Rent of bivouac and kitchen equipment (days 1-7): Tents, Tables, chairs, Kitchenware.
Free transfer of personal luggage (under 15kg) from BC (3600m) to Camp 1 (4400m).
Using the infrastructure of BC (3600m) to Camp 1 (4400m):
- Heated Yurt – companion cabins (decorated in national style) at “Edelweiss Meadow Camp” and “Sunny Camp” for the rest and entertainments (music, guitar, table-top games, etc.);
- Shower facilities at “Edelweiss Meadow Camp”;
- Washstands and toilets;
- Storage-yurt;
- Electricity 220 В; 50 Hz;
Medical services in BC and C1;
First aid kit for group on trekking part;