Unforgettable rest at the foot of Lenin Peak
Season: July – August
Mysterious and
enigmatic Pamir is located in the border area of several countries: Tajikistan,
Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan. Kyrgyzstan borders with Tajikistan
on the South, this is the Northern part of Pamir. There are a lot of legends
and various stories about severity and inaccessibility of this mountain system.
It raises the sparkling peaks above the clouds. No wonder the unofficial name
of the Pamir is “the Roof of the World”. We invite you to visit the
foothills of the Pamir, to get in this special atmosphere, to feel cold breath
of the mountains, to touch eternity and, finally, to feel yourself as a part of
something huge and great. All this feelings you will get within a week of
lodging in our mountain camps located on the foot of Lenin Peak.
Scheme of program
1st Day. Arrival to Osh
As soon as you arrive
at the Osh airport our company will arrange your meeting, transfer and
accommodation in a comfortable hotel. If you have spare time this day, we will
arrange for you excursion to Sulaiman-Too – a sacred place for all Muslims.
During the excursion you will visit the Museum, situated within the natural
cave in the mountain and admire the panorama of Osh from the observation deck,
located next to the Babur house, he was great-grandson of Iron Limp Timur and
the founder of the Great Mongolian Empire. We will offer you national dishes at
the local cafe for dinner this night.
2nd Day. Osh – Achik-Tash
We will have long
transfer to the base camp today. Camp is located at the foot of the Chon-Alai
range. Good road smoothly goes up to Chyiyrchyk pass (2402 m) and further comes
down to Dzhayly-Suu Valley by several serpentines. The road terns sharply to
the right in the area, where small Dzhayly-Suu River goes in to Gulcha River.
Further the road leads us towards of the Taldyk pass (3615 m), climbs as a
steep serpentine road. This is the scenic road! The red cliffs with narrow
canyons at the left side of the road are amazing! Taldyk pass is the gate to
the mysterious Alai valley. As soon as you go down to the valley, in case of
sunny weather, you will see a huge snow-covered and ice-covered Chon-Alai
range. Average altitude of the peaks is 6000 meters. This fascinating view will
impress everyone. A lot of streams and
rivers flow from the Northern shoulder of the ridge and run to Kyzyl-Suu River
to feet it. We should note here that Kyzyl-Suu River is the part of the largest
river in Central, Amu-Darya. We will cross Kysyl-Suu River through the bridge
which is located just behind of Kashka-Suu. Alai valley is huge and amazing.
You can see here simple
life of local Alai Kyrgyz people. They migrate to the valley in summer time
with their herds. You can see also a lot of marmots crossing the road in summer
time. As soon as you arrive at the base camp you will feel warm atmosphere of
base camp. Staff of the camp is always very hospitable and will do the best you
enjoy your time here. You will stay in the tent for two persons, have a rest in
cozy dining room, and take a shower after long transfer. Base camp is equipped
with electricity, Wi-Fi and other signs of civilization. And for sure you will
see a massive white wall with the top of Lenin Peak (7134 m) from the right.
Welcome to Pamir!
3rd Day. Achik-Tash
After overnight on the
green glade at the altitude of 3600 m and have a delicious breakfast, we
suggest you to go for a walk around our camp. There are many small lakes in
this area remaining from the last glaciations. The lakes are situated at the
moraine which leveled off and covered with turf by present time. Moraine is
covered with countless Edelweisses and wild mountain onions, which is fine for
food. Only the blue saucers of the lakes, randomly scattered among the low
hills with snow-white tops reflected in them, indicate about the once powerful
glaciations here. You can walk down to the rapid river Ashik-Tash. It carries
dirty water to Kyzyl-Suu River. You should cross the River to right side
through the bridge and walk to the Tulpar-Kel Lake and other smaller lakes.
There are always a lot of mushrooms here. You can collect it and ask cook to
make them for dinner. After lunch and some rest in the camp, we recommend you
to climb to the shoulder of Petrovsky Peak for acclimatization. The peak rises
just above our camp. You will enjoy the view of numerous lakes and camps of
other tourist companies from the bird’s eye view. Do not doubt, it worth your
efforts to climb up! You will go down the scree directly to our camp.
4th Day. Achik-Tash – Advanced Base Camp
Today is the most
difficult day. There is a long but incredible way to the ABC located at the
foot of Lenin Peak. Climbers make their ascent to the mountain from this camp.
First of all, we reach Lukovaya Polyana(“Wild Onion Meadow”) place, where a lot
of wild onion grows. Further we will begin an ascent to the Puteshestvennikov
Pass (4128 m). This is the serpentine path. Magnificent view of the Lenin
glacier and the Lenin massif will open from the pass. Descend downhill after
and a long way along the trail to the first camp. All the time you will meet
numerous groups of climbers and horse caravans carry food and equipment to the
camp. The path goes on the left side of the glacier, then steeply rise up or
smoothly goes down. Do not worry. You can do it; you will definitely be able to
reach the first camp in order to feel the spirit of real adventure, to touch
this exciting heart and soul, an unknown sense of belonging to something great
and mysterious.
Camp staff are already
waiting for you in the first camp at 4400 m. You will be warmly welcomed upon
arrival by our camp manager and offered a great hot and healthy lunch. Your
exploits are finished for today. You can have a rest and relax until the
evening and, of course, admire the wall of Lenin Peak, towering over you for
almost three kilometers. In the evening you can make photo session, when the
sun set to the horizon and fade on the slopes of the surrounding mountains.
5th Day. Advanced Base camp
It seems that
everything is ringing in the morning, even the frosty air. The snow creaks under
your feet as you make your way to the dining room. Fragrant hot coffee and
delicious breakfast brings you back to reality. Easy hiking around the camp
today. Visit to small, half-closed ice lake, trek to the very beginning of the
trail leading directly to the glacier. Overseeing the barely discernible
strings of climbers going to the second camp. If you are the most restless and
confident in own abilities, you can try to make the ascent to Yukhin Peak (5122
m). But it must be discussed with the guide in the evening of the previous day.
On the way, and especially from the top, opens extremely beautiful views of
Lenin Peak from the South, and the Alai valley from the North. Descent to the
camp and rest. If you are lucky, you can listen interesting stories of
experienced climbers about their adventure during the dinner in the evening.
6th Day. Advanced base Camp – Achik-Tash
We will say goodbye to
the first camp in the morning after breakfast, and will go down to the base
camp. It is so nice to come back to the warm place, go through green lawns
after endless moraines and permanent snow. We may have pleasant gatherings in
the dining room in the evening, sing to guitar music and chatting with mountain
climbers.
7th Day. Achik-Tash – Osh
Today we return to hot
and stifling Osh town. We will enjoy the view of the dawn’s colors of Lenin
Peak slopes before departure and say goodbye to the friendliest hosts of the
camp. We will admire the beauty of the surrounding mountains from the car
window on the way again. Lunch at a local cafe and check-inn in hotel on
arrival in Osh. As option, we can visit the oriental bazaar, buy souvenirs and
walk around the Osh.
8th Day.
Way home
Airport transfer in the
morning. Check-in for the flight and departure home.
Price 2022:
Group of 2 persons = 1020 USD / чел
Group of 3 persons
= 780 USD / чел
Group of 4 persons = 640 USD / чел
Group of 6 persons = 540 USD / чел
Group of 8 persons = 480 USD / чел
Single supplement = 45 USD per person per programme
Price
includes the following service:
– Mountain Guide for trekking
– Twin accommodation in the hotels 3* in Osh and in
tents during the trek
– Meals: full board during the trek, breakfasts in the
hotel
– Land transfers by minibus
– Border permit
Price does not include:
– International flight or domestic flight from Bishkek
– Meals in local café in Osh and on
the way to Achik-Tash
– Sleeping bags and personal
trekking outfit
– Porters or horses service to
deliver personal belongings from BC at 3600 to ABC at 4200m – USD 3 per kilo
– Alcohol drinks in café,
restaurant and during the trek
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Note:
1. Tourists must have medical insurance policy with
coverage of USD 40 000.