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: yurt stay, Ascent: 833 m, Descent: 69 m
We drive to Kojokelen village, for 3 hours. Arrival and lunch 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.
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: yurt stay 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.
Day 3: To Peak Lenin Base Camp through Sary Mogul Village
Trekking distance: 11 km, Trekking time: 3 hours, Meals: B, L, D, Accommodation: yurt stay, 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 the snowcapped mountain ranges of Pamir-Alay in the distance. Arrive at your homestay and enjoy a home-cooked lunch. Take a shower, and 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.
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 viewpoint 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 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 | 830 | 580 | 470 | 450 | 380 | 360 |
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
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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)
