Tour Program

 

In 2022 supplier SR1401 will be setting up permanent tent camps along the entire trekking route. Be the first to travel in comfort!

This set-up gives you the following advantages:

Your trek is much more pleasant and easier than ever before. As you don’t have to carry your tent equipment and food, etc.;

You pay less for the tour. As you don’t need to hire cooks, pack animals and driver. Moreover, the less people, the more bright memories and emotions!

Your trip is safer. You will be given a detailed map of the trekking route. There is communication means in every tent camp.

Day
1
Arrival in Bishkek (40 km., 45 min.)
Itinerary
Upon arrival to the international airport Manas meet local guide and driver and transfer to Bishkek city. On arrival accommodation at the hotel (early check-in is included).

After some rest we go to visit famous Osh bazaar. This is the brightest example of trading and boiling life. This a good chance to buy handmade souvenirs, dried fruits etc. After visit the market we head back to the city center to start walking tour around the main Ala Too square to see the legacy of the Soviet Union. There are several objects on our way: Manas Monument, the main national hero of Kyrgyz people; the State Flag and the ceremony of changing the Guards of Honor; the monument of the Revolution of 2010 and the White House, Lenin statue and the old Ala Too Square with number of interesting buildings of the past; Oak park and museum under the clear sky; unique fine art gallery and Kurmanjan Datka monument, finishing walk back at the main Ala Too square and transfer to the Victory Square dedicated to the WWII to finish the city tour by short excursion there.

Lunch and dinner at a local cafe. Overnight.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Hotel

Day
2
Bishkek city - Osh city - Uzgurush village (drive: 340 km., 7-8 hours, +650 m.)
Itinerary
In the moning we transfer to the international airport Manas and take a local flight to the city of Osh.

Upon arrival to the south capital meet trekking guide and start drive to Uzgurush village, located in the youngest oblast (region) of Kyrgyzstan - Batken region. There are a lot of beautiful small villages and orchards with peaches, apricots, apples and cherries.

On the way we make a stop at Batken village to have a lunch at a local chaikhana (teahouse). After lunch continue drive to the village and on the way we pass Tortkul reservoir that was built in 1971 by Soviets.

On arrival to the village accommodation at a local kyrgyz family house. Preparation for trekking. Dinner and overnight.

PLEASE NOTE: Put all stuff (extra payment for more than 12 kg per person) into a special rucksack provided by SR1401 and give it to the horseman in the morning. The horses carry the luggage from one tent camp to another, and upon arrival to a tent camp after trekking day, you will take your luggage back.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Local family
Day
3
Uzgurush village – Ak-Tash gorge (trek: 15 km, 6-7 hours, +1450 m./-200 m.)
Itinerary
After breakfast we give our luggage to the horseman (he will put it on horses) and start trekking day walking though the village to the south.

As we left the village we find ourselfes in a wild pistachio and walnut orchards. Wild trail stretches along Buldzhuma river and goes up to the pass with the same-name – Buldzhuma (2900 m). From the pass there is a wonderfdul view of the nearest gorges and Uponym pass from the west side. Further, start descending to valley and here is a nice spot for having lunch break near Ak-Tash river.

After lunch continue trekking along the river and cross it in several places (advisable to have sandals).

Arrival to the tent camp, which is hidden among the bushes on a green meadow. Dinner and overnight.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Tent camp
Day
4
Ak-Tash gorge – Dzhalgychy gorge (trek: 11 km., 4-6 hours, +1100 m./-700 m.)
Itinerary
After breakfast we begin trekking day, cross Ak-Tash river near the tent camp and walking along the river to the foot of the Dzhalgychy pass (3780 m). Start ascent to the pass, we traverse several hundred meters and than zigzag trail leads us to the top. From the top we can see panoramic view of Turkestan mountain range, western face Piramidalnyi peak (5509 m) and Turo pass (4525 m).

Descent down by the trail along the Dzhalgychy gorge to the confluence with nameless gorge, which is next from the south west. As we descended from the pass we turn left and cross nameless river (advisable to have sandals), than we go up to a small hill and reach the tent camp.

Dinner and overnight.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Tent camp
Day
5
Dzhalgychy gorge – Orto Chashma gorge (trek: 7 km., 3-4 hours, + 500 m./- 800 m.)
Itinerary
In the morning we start trekking up along the grass slope between Dzhalgychy and Kashka-Suu gorges. We hike along the river and cross it at some point (advisable to have sandals), further we follow the trail hidden among the bushes of juniper and start ascent to the pass. When we reach the top we trek along the range to the other side. From this point we enjoy the panoramic view of Orto Chashma gorge, also this place is perfectly fits for lunch.

Descent to Kashka-Suu gorge along the narrow trail. Here we cross the small river and trekking till confluence with Orto Chashma gorge.

Dinner and overnight at the tent camp with sauna that helps to relax muscles and spend the evening enjoying the nature.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Tent camp
Day
6
Orto Chashma gorge – Ak-Tubek tent camp (trek: 7 km., 3 - 4 hours, +800 m.)
Itinerary
After breakfast we leave the camp and start trekking up along Orto Chashma river for several kilometers till a wooden bridge. Here we cross the river and further we cross another stream (advisable to have sandals). After crossing we start moderate ascent to Ak-Tubek pass (4390 m) along the river with the same name.

The trail to the tent camp is going through the stone house of nomads where we can stop to visit them and try kyrgyz cheese – kurut (white balls, salty flavour) and airan – yogurt.

Further, we can continue the ascent, crossing stream and reach the tent camp in a several hundred meters.

Dinner and overnight.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Tent camp
Day
7
Ak-Tubek tent camp – Ak-Suu gorge (trek: 11 km., 5 - 6 hours, +800 m/-1600 m.)
Itinerary
After breakfast start ascent to Ak-Tubek pass (4390 m), which is rewarded be a majestic panoramic view over Iskander peak region. There is an observable trail that leads to the highest point of the trek. As we reached the top we can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view to the peaks of Iskander (5120 m), Petrogradez (5165 m), Admiralteez (5090 m), Ak-Suu (5355 m), Alexander Block (5229 m) and Ak-Tubek (5125 m).

Later, descent along zigzaf trail that ends at the moraine of Ak-Tubek glacier. We cross the moraine to get the other side of the gorge and continue trekking further along the stream till confluence with Ak-Suu river. Here we turn right and trek along Ak-Suu river till the tent camp.

Dinner and overnight.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Tent camp
Day
8
Ak-Suu tent Camp – Uzgurush village (trek: 16 km., 6-7 hours, –1350 m.)
Itinerary
After breakfast descent through the juniper forest along Ak-Mechet river. We can closer observe peak Iskander on the way. Then we trek along a picturesque gorge till Uzgurush village.

Dinner and overnight at a local Kyrgyz family house.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Homestay
Day
9
Uzgurush village – Batken town – Osh city (drive: 340 km., 7-8 hours, -500 m.)
Itinerary
In the morning we start drive to Batken town and then to Osh city. Lunch en route.

On arrival to the city of Osh, we can have a short sightseeing tour before the flight to the capital. We visit Suleiman Mountain, historical museum, located in the biggest cave. After excursion in the museum follow the way of all pilgrims up to the top of the hill and visit a little mosque of Babur, The Great Mogol Dynasty founder, and take a bird eye’s view of the city.

Overnight.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Hotel
Day
10
Osh city – Base Camp Achik Tash (drive: 280 km., 6-7 hours, +2800 m.
Itinerary
Morning sightseeing in Osh.

Afternoon transfer to the Base Camp Achik Tash, situated at the foot of Lenin peak (7134m). The Achik-Tash BC is placed at 3600m asl by the mountain stream at a picturesque glade providing excellent views of the Lenin Peak massif, its northern slopes. A lot of moraine lakes are scattered around.

Accommodation in the tents Achik-Tash BC (3600 m.).

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Tent camp
Day
11
Base Camp Achik Tash – Camp 1 (trek: 12 km., 5-6 hours, +800 m.)
Itinerary
Ascend to Camp 1 over Puteshestvennikov pass. From BC we head over the Puteshestvennikov Pass (4200m). The ascent usually takes 1-1.5 hours by a good path. From the pass you’ll see excellent views of Lenin peak and Lenin glacier. Sometimes there is snow on the pass.

Then we descend to the left moraine of the Lenin glacier. Further we should cross the river carefully. The best time for crossing is early morning, as the river rises rapidly throughout at this time.

Across the left moraine of glacier of Lenin glacier we hike to Camp 1.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Tent camp
Day
12
Camp 1 – Yukhin peak (5130 m) – Base Camp Achik Tash (22 km, 7-8 hours, +730/-1530 m.)
Itinerary
Today, early in the morning we have breakfast at the camp 1 and start ascent to Yukhin peak. From the top there is a breathtaking view to the North face of Lenin peak and the valley of Alai. The classical route does not involve steep rocks or ice climbing and does not require special equipment.

After ascent we return to Camp 1, where we have lunch.

After lunch we continue descent to the Base camp. On arrival accommodation in tents.

Dinner and overnight.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Tent camp
Day
13
Achik Tash Base Camp – Osh city - flight to Bishkek (drive 310 km., 5-6 hours, - 2800m)
Itinerary
After breakfast we leave the mountains behind as we drive back to the city of Osh and have an evening flight to the city of Bishkek. Upon arrival to the capital city drive to hotel.

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Dinner and overnight.

Meals
B L D
Accommodation
Hotel
Day
14
Bishkek city – Airport (40 km., 45 min.)
Itinerary
Early in the morning transfer to the airport. Departure back home.
Meals
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Accommodation
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