The Asian Patagonia Trek

Day 1. Drive to Uzgurush village in Batken region, the starting point of the trek

Driving distance/time: 300km / 7-hours         Meals: L, D        Accommodation: Homestay

Drive from Osh city to Uzgurush village in Batken region. Nice drive in the south of Fergana Valley with numerous villages on the way. Arrive and accommodation in a local homestay.

 

Day 2. Uzgurush village – Ak-Tash campsite

Distance: 14 km trekking;  Time: 6-7 hours trekking;  Meals: B, L, D;  Accommodation: Camping (tent) Ascent: 1633 m;  Descent: 64 m;

Trek starts through local houses with gardens full of apples and apricot trees. The nice walk continues by wild pistachio trees and walnut orchards beyond the village. We cross the river and begin ascending the Buldzhuma Pass (2894m). The trail goes slowly up to the pass, 3 hours. On top of the pass, the wonderful view of the nearest gorges, the western face of the Piramidalnyi peak, and the gorgeous Ak-Tash Valley opens up. Descend the pass towards the campsite ( 2900m ).

 

Day 3. The Dzhalgychy Pass (3774m) – Orto Chashma Valley – campsite (3100m)

Distance: 13 km trekking;  Time: 7-8 hours trekking;  Meals: B, L, D;  Accommodation: Camping (tent) Ascent: 1408 m;  Descent: 1580 m;

We cross two passes this day. We hike along the Ak-Tash river on a steep and scree-covered trail up to Dzhalgychy pass (3774m), 3 hours. It is possible to see local shepherds on the way herding their cows and sheep. On the top of the pass, a panoramic view of rugged Turkestan Mountains opens up: the western face of Piramidalnyi Peak (5509m) and Turo Pass (4525m). Descend along a trail down to a gorge for a lunch, 2 hours. After lunch, we head on to another nameless pass, 2 hours. Enjoy the scenic view of Orto Chashma Valley and Turo Pass (4525m)  on top of the pass. Descend the pass along the stream until you reach the confluence of two rivers. Cross the bridge and turn right to get the campsite (2800m) surrounded by juniper trees in this beautiful Orto Chashma gorge.

 

Day 4. The Kosh Moinok Pass (3260m) and the Kara Suu Pass (3790m) –  campsite in Karavshin Valley  (2800m)

Distance: 10 km trekking;  Time: 6 – 7 hours trekking;  Meals: B, L, D;  Accommodation: Camping (tent) Ascent: 1083 m;  Descent: 1020 m;

We cross two passes on this day. We head on our first Koshmoinok Pass on a winding trail, 3-4 hours. The trail goes through juniper forest passing by a cool spring and finishes at the foot of Kara Suu Pass (3760 m). We hike up to the Kara Suu Pass on a more steep trail, 1 hour. Enjoy the snowcapped rocky peaks of Turkestan Mountains including north-western faces of the peaks Kotin (4521 m) and Kreshenie Rusi (4507 m). Descend the pass and cross the Kara Suu River to arrive at a campsite in this vast Karavshin Valley.

 

Day 5. Trek to the foot of Piramidalnyi Peak (5509m) – back to the camp

Distance: 10,3 km trekking;  Time: 6 – 7 hours trekking;  Meals: B, L, D;  Accommodation: Camping (tent) Ascent: 599 m;  Descent: 547 m;

We hike up to the foot of Piramidalnyi Peak (5509m), the highest peak in the Turkestan Range. The trail goes under the towering peaks of Kyrkchilta (4507m), Asan (4230m), Usen (4378m), and Odessa Peak (4810m). Remember to keep looking behind you to enjoy the views. The views open up as you walk. W cross the glacier to reach the foothills of Piramidalnyi Peak. Enjoy the view and then return to your campsite on the same road.

 

Day 6. Return to a campsite in the Orto Chashma Valley (2800m)

Distance: 10 km trekking;  Time: 6 – 7 hours trekking;  Meals: B, L, D;  Accommodation: Camping (tent) Ascent: 1083 m;  Descent: 1020 m;

We hike back over the Kara Suu and Kosh Moinok passes to our campsite in Orto Chashma Valley where we slept on our third day. Arrival at our camp and nice rest in this lush valley with the towering peaks in a far southern end of the valley.

 

Day 7. Follow the Orto Chashma River and the Ak-Tubek gorge to our camp below the Ak-Tubek Pass

Distance: 7,5 km trekking;  Time: 5 – 6 hours trekking;  Meals: B, L, D;  Accommodation: Camping (tent) Ascent: 875 m;  Descent: 19 m;

We hike along the Orto Chashma River through a forest of silver birch until the bridge at the confluence with Ak-Tubek Gorge. We cross the bridge and turn right towards the foot of Ak Tubek Pass. Trails gently go through the juniper forest before the shepherd’s house. The trails disappear in the slope of the mountains. We head to the foot the pass where we set our camps. Enjoy the vast view of Orto Chashma Valley from your campsite.

 

Day 8. Ak Tubek Pass (4303m) to Ak Suu Valley (2800m)

Distance: 11,6 km trekking;  Time: 5 – 6 hours trekking;  Meals: B, L, D;  Accommodation: Camping (tent) Ascent: 779 m;  Descent: 1444 m;

Today we cross over the highest pass Ak Tubek Pass (4390m) and descend down to Ak Suu Valley for our camping. The trail starts uphill directly from the camp towards the pass, 2 hours. While walking, turn behind to admire the panoramic views of Orto Chashma valley. We reach the Ak Tubek Pass and be rewarded with the stunning views lush valleys, rocky and glaciated peaks all around. Long descent to Ak-Suu valley along the scree slopes. The trail is sometimes steep but not technically difficult. While descending, we enjoy facing the views of Iskander (5120 m), Petrogradez (5165 m), Admiralteez (5090 m), Ak – Suu (5355 m), A.Block (5229 m), and Aktubek (5125 m) Peaks. We arrive in Ak Suu Valley and hike down along the river to set up our camp in this green valley of the Ak Suu River.

 

Day 9. Trek to the foot of Ak-Suu Peak – back to the campsite

Distance: 12 km trekking;  Time: 6 – 7 hours trekking;  Meals: B, L, D;  Accommodation: Camping (tent) Ascent: 878 m;  Descent: 826 m;

The highlight of the tour comes today. We trek up to the foot of Ak Suu Peak (5355m). We start hiking along the river from our camp all the way to the steep moraine and then to the glaciers. We are now in the heart of the Pamir – Alay Mountains with the pyramid-shape and snowcapped Ak-Suu Peak(5355m). The north face of Ak Suu peak is nearly 2km long and offers the world’s most challenging climbing routes to ambitious mountaineers.  The surrounding peaks as Iskander (5120m), Petrogradez (5165m), Admiralteez (5090m), and A.Block (5229m)  add a flavor to our journey to Ak Suu Peak. After we get all the mountain views, we trek back to our camp the way we came.

 

Day 10.  To Uzgurush Village along the Ak-Mechet river

Distance: 16,3 km trekking;  Time: 6 – 7 hours trekking;  Meals: B, L, D;  Accommodation: Camping (tent) Ascent: 48 m;  Descent: 1484 m;

The last day of our trek goes gently along the Ak-Mechet River with a picturesque green gorge back to Uzgurush Village. The same pistachio and walnut orchards start to appear when we get close to the village. Arrival at the village and relax in a traditional homestay.

 

Day 11. Transfer to Osh city

Distance: 7 hours driving;

Breakfast. We drive back to Osh city via Batken region, 7 hours. Arrival in the city and accommodation in your hotel after this adventurous trekking journey.

Price of The Asian Patagonia Trek

number of people	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
price per person	2170	1700	1450	1380	1340	1270	1230	1200

 

Included in Tour Price: 

• English-speaking trekking guide 
• Cook (Cook will be provided over 4 people )
• Shared accommodation in homestays 2 nights (Note: 3-5 person shared rooms in homestays)
• All meals as indicated in itinerary*
• Transport from/to Osh, Kyrgyzstan
• Luggage service up to 15 kg/person (via horse)
• Horseman 
• Personal meals
• Border permit for the Batken region(note: last-minute border permit requests require a surcharge)
• Tent, cooking dishes, gas, etc

*Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian/vegan or if you have food allergies.

Not Included in the Tour Price:

• Hotel and meals in Osh, Kyrgyzstan before and after the tour ends
• Drinking water
• Services outside of the standard program
• Tips
• Travel and Health Insurance
• Flights or other domestic/international transport
• Sleeping bag, mat

 

 

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(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)

Trekking Turkestan Mountains – Asian Patagonia – Kyrgyzstan

Climate and Temperature:

Things to consider: Summer conditions in lowers around areas are hot reaching 25-30 °C. However, you should go prepared as for any mountain hike with a range of clothing layers since there is substantial altitude gain during the trek and some of the camps are at relatively high altitudes. Even though summer conditions are generally dry, the mountains do produce their own weather. Rain or even snow might be expected at the higher altitudes. Be sure to carry appropriate layers in order to stay warm and dry.

Luggage

The food items and your backpacks will be carried either by horses or donkeys. You should have a day backpack to put your bottled water, cameras and the most important belongings. The company has special baggage bags designed for horses to carry the luggage.