Scenic Ak Tor Pass Trek
Discover the heart of Kyrgyzstan’s nomadic culture on this rugged trek a few hours away from Osh city. Get into the wild mountains with the magnificent scenery of Ak Tor Pass. Experience Kyrgyz nomadic culture while staying with local people at their authentic yurts.
Destination: Alay Mountains, southern Kyrgyzstan, Osh region
Itinerary: Osh city – Alay Mountains – Osh city
Category: Trekking
Duration: 3-day / 2-night
Trekking distance: 40 km
Service Level: Standard
Physical Rating: 3 – Moderate
Max elevation: 3557 m
Min elevation: 2367 m
Total Gain/Loss: 2372 m+ / – 2315 m
Season: June – October
Start / End: Osh city
Map of the hike:
Day 1: Trek to Sary Oi yurt camp over Kumbell Pass at 3154 m
Trekking time: 5 hours, Trekking distance: 15 km, Max Elevation: 3140 m, Min Elevation: 2283 m, Total Gain/Loss: 857m+ / 895m-, Accommodation: Yurt stay
Departure from Osh city and drive on Pamir Highway to the Chyyirchyck Pass, 1 hour. Start trekking up to the Kum Bell pass 3154 meters, 2 hours. See shepherds busy with making bread and milking mares on the way. Have lunch at the top of the pass. Enjoy the stunning beauty of the rocky Alay Mountains. Walk down the pass across evergreens, 3 hours. Arrive at the locals’ camp and have hot tea in a yurt. Taste national dishes in an authentic yurt. Overnight in yurt camp.
Day 2: Hike to the foot of Ak Tor Pass
Trekking time: 5 hours, Trekking distance: 13 km, Max Elevation: 2912 m, Min Elevation: 2204 m, Total Gain/Loss: 856m + / 227 m-, Accomodation: yurtstay/tent
Morning life seems to be busy with milking cows and making creams. After breakfast follow the trail along the gushing river running in a gorge with green meadows and junipers. Break a lunch near a shepherd’s tent with an amazing view of craggy mountains behind. Continue your trip towards the foot of Aktor pass at 3557m. Home-cooked dinner and night in a yurt.
Day 3: Trek to Murdash Valley over scenic Ak Tor Pass
Trekking time: 6 hours, Trekking distance: 12,5 km, Max Elevation: 3557m, Min Elevation: 2385m, Total Gain/Loss: 658m+ / 1183m-
Breakfast. Cross the river and hike towards the foot of the pass to the south. A trail climbs southeast between craggy mountain walls to the summit Ak Tor Pass standing at 3500 meters. While hiking up, enjoy the views of stunning towering peaks and alpine pastures. Break for a snack on top of the pass. While descending the pass, enjoy soaring panoramas of the sharp rock walls of the Murdash Valley. Then walk down along the stream to the unpaved road, 3 hr. Trek ends at this unpaved road and drive 16 km to get to the main highway leading to Osh city, 2 hr. Arrival in Osh city. End of tour.
Price in USD:
| number of people | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| price per person | 470 | 330 | 300 | 260 | 240 |
Included:
Shared accommodation: yurt (Note: 3-5-person shared rooms for yurt)
All meals as indicated in itinerary*
Clean water from mountain springs
Transport from/to Osh
Blankets in yurts or sleeping bags upon request
English speaking guide
Not included:
Hotel and meals in Osh City
Services outside of the standard program
Tips
Bottled water
Travel and Health Insurance
Porter to carry your luggage (35 USD per day)
*Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian/vegan or if you have food allergies.
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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)
