Jiptick Pass Trek
Experience the full diversity of the Alay valley’s animal and plant life on this thrilling tour. It is possible to see wild goats on the craggy mountain slopes. Herds of wild yaks can be found near the passes. There is a profusion of wildflowers carpeting the mountain valleys and wild cherry trees mixed with ever-present juniper to delight the senses. Stunning views of Pamir Alay mountain range opens up when you reach the Jiptick pass at 4100 meters.
Destination: Alay Mountains, southern Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 3d / 2n
Difficulty: medium to challeging
Distance: 36 km
Max elevation: 4162 m
Min elevation: 2244 m
Total Gain/Loss: 2211m+ / 1476m –
Season: June – September
Start / End: Osh city
Itinerary: Osh city – Kojokeleng village – Jiptick Pass at 4185 m – Sarymogol village – Osh city
Day 1. Osh city – Kojokelen village – to the foot of Jiptick pass, 3-4 hours
Drive from Osh city to Kojokelen village, 3hr. Arrival and lunch on the riverbank near Kojokelen village. Hike up to the foot of Jiptick Pass, 4hr. The unpaved road runs along the river in the gorge up to the campsite. Arrival at shepherd’s yurts and dinner in a yurt. Overnight in yurts.
Day 2: Jiptick Pass – down to Darbazatash valley, 7-8 hours
Enjoy breakfast. Around 9 am you will start walking up to the breathtaking Jiptick pass at 4185 m, 4hr. Enjoy the stunning view of the Pamir valley as you break for a picnic lunch at the top. From there, the path goes steeply down to the Darbazatash valley, 3hr. Arrive in the valley and camp on the shore of the stream. Dinner and overnight are in yurts.
Day 3: Darbazatash valley – Sarymogol village, 3 hours
Breakfast. Walk to Sarymogol village, 3hr. This village is the gateway to the glaciers of Lenin Peak. Lunch is in the guesthouse. After lunch, drive back to Osh city or stay one more night to do trekking to the glaciers of Lenin Peak by staying in a yurt at the base camp.
Price in USD:
| Tourist # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | 360 | 260 | 225 | 210 | 150 | 120 |
It includes:
B&B in a yurt day 1 and 2
Meal: lunch, dinner
Meals of personal
Transport from/to Osh city
Guide
Not inlcuded:
sleeping bags,
hotel in Osh city,
alcoholic drinks
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