Pamir Expedition in Kyrgyzstan

Arrival to Kyrgyzstan early morning, meet in international airport Manas, transfer to Bishkek, early check in to the hotel. Rest. After lunch short sightseeing tour in the city.

The capital and industrial centre of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek is a city of wide avenues, handsome buildings and Soviet heritage. It is the permanently snow capped Kyrgyz Alatau mountain range which towers over Bishkek providing a quite stunning backdrop.

Visit Manas Monument, the main national hero of the Kyrgyz people. Then excursion to the State History Museum and walking tour around main Ala Too Square to watch ceremony of changing of the Guard of Honor, Independence Monument, and finish at the Old Square with Government House. Transfer to the Victory Square to finish the city tour by short excursion there. After excursion tourists may go shopping in the largest department store in the city – ZUM and a colorful oriental bazaar.

Dinner and overnight in hotel (950 m. a.s.l.).

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At early morning transfer to airport Manas, fly to Osh at 07:35 (by Pegasus airline - ZM 193), meet in airport, transfer to Uzgurush village. Trekking preparation.

Accommodation in a local Kyrgyz family house (1450 m. a.s.l.).

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The first trekking day starts from the views of wild pistachio tree and walnut orchards. Wild trail stretches along Buldzhuma river and goes up to the pass with the same name – Buldzhuma (2894m). From the pass you can enjoy the wonderful view of the nearest gorges and the Western face of Uponym pass. After we enjoyed the views, we start trek to the valley of Ak-Tash river. There is the tent Camp Ak-Tash hidden among the bushes on a green meadow.

Dinner and overnight in tents of Ak-Tash Camp (2800m).

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We traverse along Ak-Tash river on scree up to Dzhalgychy pass (3774m). From the top of the pass we enjoy the panoramic view of Turkestan mountain range, western face peak Piramidalnyi (5509 m) and Turo pass (4525 m.). Descend along a trail down along Dzhalgychy gorge to confluence with nameless gorge (next from the south-west).

Dinner and overnight in tents of Dzhalgychy Camp (3100 m).

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Today we begin trekking up along grass slope of range between Dzhalgychy and Kashka-Suu gorges. From upset point we enjoy the panoramic view of Orto Chashma gorge and Turo pass (4525 m.) and the Western face of the peak Piramidalnyi. Descent to Kashka-Suu gorge and along river trekking till confluence with Orto Chashma gorge.

Dinner and overnight in tents of Orto Chashma Camp (2800 m.).

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Moderate ascent along Orto Chashma river till confluence with Ak-Tubek gorge. Then we crossing by bridges two rivers and continue trekking along Ak-Tubek river, traverse up to foot of Ak Tubek pass. Our camp is locate near white rock.

Dinner and overnight in tents of Ak-Tubek Camp (3600 m.).

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The hard ascent to Ak Tubek pass (4390 m.) is rewarded by a majestic panoramic view over Iskander peak region and Orto Chashma river valley. Our Camp is situated in the beginning of green zone at Ak-Suu river. On the way you can see alpinist walls of Iskander (5120 m), Petrogradez (5165 m), Admiralteez (5090 m), Aksu (5355 m), A.Block (5229 m), Aktubek (5125 m) peaks.

Dinner and overnight in tents of Ak-Suu base camp (2800 m.).

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Descent through juniper forest along Ak-Mechet river. We can observe North face of Iskander peak on the way. Then we trek along a picturesque green gorge till Uzgurush village.

Overnight in a Kyrgyz family in Uzgurush village.

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Morning drive to Batken. A walk in Batken town center, visiting Manas Ordo complex. Afternoon drive to Osh.

Dinner and accommodation in a hotel.

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After breakfast in hotel we have city-tour around Osh – Suleiman Too, History Museum, Central Square.

Afternoon transfer to the Base Camp “Achik Tash”, situated in Alay valley 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.

Overnight in the tents of Base Camp “Achik Tash” (3600 m.).

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Ascend to Camp 1 Over Puteshestvennikov pass. From BC we head over the Puteshestvinnikov 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 to the Lenin glacier (4100m) and hike to camp 1 (4400 m). B L D Tents

Descend to the Base Camp. Today you’ll repeat way of day before in back direction.

Overnight in the tents of Base Camp “Achik Tash” (3600 m.).

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Transfer to Osh city over Taldyk pass. En Route we may stop in Sary Mogol village, visit Pamir-Alai families who demonstrate us their traditions and rituals (extra cost). After dinner transfer to “Osh“ airport, fly at 20:50 (by Pegasus airline - ZM 196) to “Manas” airport, meet and transfer to Bishkek.

Accommodation in a hotel (950 m. a.s.l.).

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Transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home. B _ _ - - -