Jiptick Pass to Lenin Peak Glaciers

5-days trek in Alay Mountains

Destination: Alay Mountains, southern Kyrgyzstan 

Feel the exhilaration of reaching a high pass Jiptick at 4200 meter, and relish the view of snow caped Lenin Peak, the highest peak in the Pamir-Alay Mountain range, 7134 meter above sea level. Enjoy the beauty of massive glaciers tumbling off the massive peak.while walking up to the Traveler’s pass.

  • Incredible mountain vistas at Jiptick Pass (4,185 m) where you’ll feel as though you’ve landed on another planet
  • Stunning views of snow- and glacier-covered Lenin Peak (7,134 m), including up close from Lenin Base Camp and Traveler’s Pass (4,100 m)
  • Diverse landscapes, from turquoise alpine lakes and lush green valleys to high desert moonscapes.
  • Sleeping in a traditional yurt where you’ll have an opportunity to meet Kyrgyz shepherds, learn about traditional nomadic culture, and enjoy home-cooked meals
  • Community-Based Tourism. Your use of us will contribute to local communities

Duration: 5d / 4n

Trekking distance: 55 km

Max elevation: 4162 m

Min elevation: 2244 m

Total Gain/Loss: 2930m+ / 1662m –

Season: June – September

Starting/End:  Osh city

Note: You can shorten this hike to 3 days

ITINERARY: Osh city – Kojokeleng village – Jiptick Pass 4185 m – Tulparkol lake – glaciers of Lenin Peak 7134 m – Osh city

Day 1: Osh city – Trek to Jiptick Yurt Camp

Driving distance – 90 km (3 hours), Trekking distance: 10 km,  Trekking time: 4 hours,   Meals: B, L, D,   Accommodation: yurtstay,  Ascent: 833 m,  Descent: 69 m

We drive to Kojokelen village, 3 hours. Arrival and luch at homestay in Kojokelen village. After lunch, we hike on an unpaved road along the river leading up to the foot of Jiptick Pass. Enjoy walking in this beautiful gorge with evergreen trees, and engage along the way with Kyrgyz nomads who are busy with their daily activities, including shepherding their animals. Arrive at the yurt camp. Enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family and overnight in a yurt.

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Day 2: Trek to Yurt Camp at Darbazatash Valley  over Jiptick Pass at 4,185 meters 

Trekking distance: 16 km,  Trekking time: 8 hours,   Meals: B, L, D,   Accommodation: yurtstay Ascent: 1150 m,  Descent: 931 m

From the yurt camp the trail goes easily up along the river all the way to the foot of Jiptick Pass (1 hour). Head up to the pass on a barely seen trail in a zigzag formation on loose scree (2 hours). Reach the breathtaking Jiptick Pass at 4,185 meters and enjoy the stunning view of the snowcapped Pamir Mountains with towering Lenin Peak at 7,134 meters in the far distance. Break for lunch on top. The path then goes steeply down to Darbazatash Valley (3 hours). Arrive in the valley at 3274 meters. Dinner and overnight are in yurts on the shore of the stream.

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Day 3:  To Peak Lenin Base Camp through Sary Mogul Village

Trekking distance: 11 km,   Trekking time: 3 hours, Meals: B, L, D,   Accommodation: yurtstay,  Ascent: 34 m,  Descent: 286 m

Walk to Sary Mogul village on an unpaved road (3 hours). While walking, enjoy the expansive view of the Alay Valley and snowcapped mountain ranges of Pamir-Alay in a distance. Arrive at your homestay and enjoy a home-cooked lunch. Take a shower, check your emails if you wish. After lunch, drive to the yurt camp at Tulpar Kol Lake at Lenin Peak base camp (1 hour). Enjoy walking around this turquoise high alpine lake at 3,500 meters before you are invited for a home-cooked dinner. Overnight in a yurt.

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Day 4: Trek to Traveler’s Pass at 4100 meters 

Trekking distance: 20 km,  Trekking time: 5 hours,   Meals: B, L,D    Ascent: 760 m,  Descent: 760 m

After a hearty breakfast, walk up about 10 minutes from the yurt camp to the south and cross the bridge to get to the Peak Lenin base camp where the mountaineers are staying. Pass by the tents of big mountaineering companies at the base camp and take the trail leading to Traveler’s Pass. The trail goes slowly up except for the last 20 minutes where it becomes a steep zigzag trail that ends up on the mountain pass. Reach the Traveler’s Pass at 4,100 meters and enjoy the magnificent views of glaciers tumbling off the massive peak. Go to the view point on the right of the pass and get an even better view of Lenin Peak at 7,134 meters, the highest peak in this Pamir-Alay Mountains. Break for the lunch there to continue enjoying the views. Return to the yurt camp on the same way you came. Dinner in a yurt.

 

Day 5: To Osh city

Driving distance: 242 km ( 5 hours)

Breakfast. Drive back to Osh city

 

Price in USD

Client # 1 2 3 4 5 6
Price per person 730 480 400 350 330 325

It includes:
B&B in a yurt day on all days 4 nights
Meal: breakfast 4 times, lunch 4 times, dinner 4 times,
English speaking guide + his meals and accommodation
Transport from/to Osh city

Not included:
Hotel and meals in Osh city,

Luggage horses
Horseman

Sleeping bags
Bottled water

Join the following groups for summer 2024
(If the following dates do not suit your travel plans, please contact us, we will post a new tour with your dates and try to collect more people to join you)

 

 

 

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    Jiptick Pass to Lenin Peak Glaciers Photo Gallery

    • Scenic Lenin Peak
    • Kyrgyz Nomads
    • Colorful Mountains
    • Alpine Lakes