Adventure
Grand trek in the Kyrgyz Pamir
For those who love high mountain's hikes
- Duration
- 23 days
- Countries
- Kyrgyzstan
- Activities
- Hiking , Historical Sites , Nomadic Lifestyle
- 01 Sary-Mogol lakes
- 02 Lenin peak
- 03 Osh
- 04 Kodjo Kelen valley
The story
The journey
One of our longest treks in the Pamir Alay, which is the northern part of the Pamir mountain range in Kyrgyzstan. You'll cross some high passes and see the highest peaks along the border with Tajikistan, including Peak Lenin.
Route map
The route
Day by day
The journey, day by day
22 chapters
Day 01 Arrival at airport Manas, rest and visit Bishkek city, the capital of Kyrgyzstan
Arrival at airport Manas, rest and visit Bishkek city, the capital of Kyrgyzstan
Manas International Airport Bishkek
Early arrival in Bishkek where everyone will be picked up at the airport by our driver. Short transfer to your hotel in Bishkek city centre and resting time in the morning. Around midday, meeting at the reception desk with your guide for the general briefing, before enjoying a tasty Kyrgyz lunch. Then we stop at Ala Too Square where you will start a walking tour of Bishkek. You will be able to visit countless parks, the Osh Bazar and get to know your guide. Tonight, everyone will get to know each other at a welcome dinner with a mix of the best local dishes and drinks.
Option: visit the Frunze museum
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 02 Flight from Bishkek to Osh with visit of the city
Flight from Bishkek to Osh with visit of the city
Transfer to airport and flight to Osh before noon. Your guide will meet you at the Aerport Osh. Transfer to the guesthouse. Installation at the hotel and visit the market of Osh that is among the largest and most colorful of Central Asia. In late afternoon, visit the mountains of King Solomon, a former pilgrimage of Zoroastrians. Dinner in town and overnight in guest house.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03 Road to Kodjo Kelen valley and visit of the red canyons
Road to Kodjo Kelen valley and visit of the red canyons
Early departure for Kodjo Kelen. The route covers 100 km: 40 km on paved road and 60 km on unpaved sections. Pass near the Papan Dam, then follow the river that feeds the Aral Sea. Arrival in Kodjo Kelen around lunchtime for a picnic outdoors. Walk through the ocher cliffs before returning to the village for dinner and an overnight stay at a homestay.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04 Trek through the Sary-Bel pass (3150m)
Trek through the Sary-Bel pass (3150m)
Kodjo Kelen valley Kosh-Moynok (Kitshik-Alay)
Morning departure of our great trek and walk to the plateau of Sary Bel Pass in a setting with a thousand colors.Picnic in front of the Ming Teke peak which rises to 4114 m. The afternoon small descent into the valley of Kosh-Moinok. Setting up camp at the foot of Ming Teke. Overnight in tents.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05 Trek Ming Teke by the collar of Koch-Moinok until Kitchik-Alai Valley
Trek Ming Teke by the collar of Koch-Moinok until Kitchik-Alai Valley
Kosh-Moynok (Kitshik-Alay) Kitchik-Alay (Sary-Mogol North)
In the morning, we break camp and begin our ascent towards the Kosh Moinok Pass, located at the base of the majestic Ming Teke Peak, which rises to 4,114 meters above sea level. The climb is steep, but the descent towards the Kitchi Alay Valley is gentler. After a well-deserved lunch, we continue our journey by following the Kitchi Alay River upstream, then turn into the North Sary Mogol Valley. The trail becomes steeper as we progress. We set up camp for the night after passing the last farms.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06 Trek in the Sary-Mogol North Valley
Trek in the Sary-Mogol North Valley
Kitchik-Alay (Sary-Mogol North) Kitchik-Alay (at the foot of the pass Sary-Mogol)
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07 Trek through pass Sary Mogol (4310 m)
Trek through pass Sary Mogol (4310 m)
Kitchik-Alay (at the foot of the pass Sary-Mogol) Sary-Mogol lakes
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08 Trek in the Sary Mogol South Valley (3350 m)
Trek in the Sary Mogol South Valley (3350 m)
Sary-Mogol lakes Sary-Mogol valley South
Today, down the valley to Sary Mogol jailoo the landscape is wild and imposing. Discover the nomadic life. Installation in a yurt camp. Overnight in yurt.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 09 Trek through the plateau Korumdy
Trek through the plateau Korumdy
Sary-Mogol valley South Kara-Kabak
In the morning, climbing up Korumdy trays then runs through the pastures to the Kara-Kabak valley. The panorama is very wide and offers incredible views of Lenin Peak. Overnight in tents.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Excursion to Kosh Koel Lake
Excursion to Kosh Koel Lake
In the morning, we climb a small slope in the neighbouring valley, a small path through bushes and small meadows. Then the valley turns to the west and the Alta Dehesa widens between dozens of peaks. The pass at 4150 m. is erased in the landscape and we easily descend to the lake Kosh Koel and climb up to the camp. Overnight in tents.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Exploration of Damjailoo glacial lakes and cirques
Exploration of Damjailoo glacial lakes and cirques
Pasar el día en el circo Damdjailoo que oculta varios lagos por encima de nuestro campamento, y hacer un picnic al borde de uno de los grandes lagos. Regreso al mismo campamento. Noche en tiendas de campaña.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Walk down the Kashka-Suu valley
Walk down the Kashka-Suu valley
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Trek to Kumgyr-Suu glacier
Trek to Kumgyr-Suu glacier
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 Trek on the black glacier Kungyr-Suu
Trek on the black glacier Kungyr-Suu
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 Day of exploration to Dzerjinskogo peak (6717m)
Day of exploration to Dzerjinskogo peak (6717m)
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 Trek to Tash-Kyungey valley
Trek to Tash-Kyungey valley
In the morning, we go up to a spine of many colors red ocher. A landscape of exceptional beauty and grandeur offers a panoramic 360 °. We follow the narrow paths formed by sheep and wild goats. Then down to the gorge Tash-Kyungey under the majestuous peak Yukhina (5080 m. alt.) and campsite between the rivers at the base of a pyramid. Overnight in tents.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17 Trek to the big valley Achyk-Tash
Trek to the big valley Achyk-Tash
In the morning we descend slightly in the Nitshke-Suu valley to make a pass at 3700 m. We keep our height and go round 2 peaks to reach Lenin Peak Valley. Install our camp in the meadow of Achyk-Tash
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18 Trek to the base camp of Lenin peak at 4220m
Trek to the base camp of Lenin peak at 4220m
Lenin peak BC Lenin peak ABC - C1
On the trail of the classical pathway, the scenery is spectacular and colorful again, a lunar landscape mixed with the vastness of the massif. The pass of "Traveller" 4128m. alt. and coming to ABC camp C1 at 4400m. alt.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19 Trek back to CB Peak Lenin
Trek back to CB Peak Lenin
Lenin peak ABC - C1 Lenin peak BC
The morning walks possible near the camp at the foot of Lenin Peak rising to 7134m., Then return by the same path as the previous CB 3700 m. Overnight in tents.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 20 Trekking day to Tulpar-Kol lakes
Trekking day to Tulpar-Kol lakes
We go down the side of the Achyk-Tash river crossing with horses or by the bridge, and we go back on the shelf on the other side where you can discover a multitude of lakes sizes and shapes. Opportunity to explore the nearby mountains.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 21 Transfer to Osh
Transfer to Osh
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 22 Morning flight to Bishkek and visit of the Kyrgyz capital
Morning flight to Bishkek and visit of the Kyrgyz capital
Early morning departure to the airport. Morning flight to Bishkek. Transfer into a guest house. Visit the Kyrgyz capital. Discovery of Osh market; walk in the park downtown. Evening and late dinner since leaving for the airport will take place in the middle of the night.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography
Along the way
Further reading
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Practical information
Prepare for the journey
- All transportation in a private vehicle
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation as described in the program
- Meals (3 per day)
- Bottled water (when possible) & tea
- English-speaking trekking guide
- Pack horses with saddle bags & horsemen
- Camping & cooking equipment (tents, mats, gas, stove, etc)
- All the activities listed in the program
- Entry fees at national parks and/or border zones listed in the program
- Entry fees at museums and historical sites listed in the program
- Domestic flights mentioned in the program
- A contribution to our sustainable development projects
- Organisation of the trip & local taxes
- International flights
- International banking fees (PayPal, ...)
- Travel & repatriation insurance
- Visas / LOI (if applicable)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Personal equipment (sleeping bag, headlight, personal medication, etc)
- Additional costs due to unexpected personal events (health, loss of luggage, ...)
- Tips for guide & driver (always optional, always appreciated)
Reviews of Nomad's Land
Travelers, in their own words
Published reviews of our team and service.
Nous tenions à vous remercier pour l’organisation de notre voyage au Kirghizistan. Ce pays est magnifique avec des personnes très accueillantes. Grâce à l’énergie positive de notre guide Baktygul, nous avons pu entrer en contact avec la population locale, aidée par quelques vodka bien sûr.
Nomadsland organized a 5 days 4 nights winter tour from Bishkek to Issyk Kol lake via Chom Keming (horse riding), Jyrgalan (snow shoeing), Karakol (museums) and Bokanbaevo (fairy canyon, 7 bulls, eagle hunting), then back to Bishkek. Nikita, our guide, picked us up from the airport and drove us round the snowy roads in his excellent v8 4wd.
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