Adventure
Trek in the heart of the Pamir Alay
For those who like long walks at high altitude
- Duration
- 10 days
- Countries
- Kyrgyzstan
- Activities
- Hiking
- 01 Osh
- 02 Lenin peak BC
- 03 Tulpar-Kol lake
- 04 Sary-Mogol lakes
- 05 Sary-Mogol pass
The story
The journey
Trek the Untouched Trails of the Pamir-Alay
Discover the raw beauty of the Pamir-Alay mountains on this private trekking tour with Nomad's Land. Hike through picturesque valleys, encounter traditional Kyrgyz shepherds, incredible panoramice views of the majesty of Lenin peak and camp under the stars in one of Central Asia's most spectacular and untouched regions.
Route map
The route
Day by day
The journey, day by day
10 chapters
Day 01 Arrival at the airport Osh early in the morning
Arrival at the airport Osh early in the morning
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 02 Transfer to Sary-Mogol jailoo
Transfer to Sary-Mogol jailoo
Drive to the high valley of Pamir-Alay, on the new road till the village of Sary-Mogol, then hike to the jailoo. Dinner and night under yurt.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03 Trek to lakes of Sary-Mogol glaciers
Trek to lakes of Sary-Mogol glaciers
Sary-Mogol valley South Sary-Mogol lakes
Morning, walk into the gorge of Sary-Mogol valley, then the trail goes West and steep. Arriving at the first lake, installation of our camp and lunch. Afternoon, walk around lakes and glaciers. Dinner and night under tents at 4000m. altitude.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04 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 05 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 06 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 07 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 08 Walk down the Kashka-Suu valley
Walk down the Kashka-Suu valley
Long descent through pastures facing the Zalay chain culminated with the Lenin peak, and transfer to the base camp of peak Lenin. Overnight in tents.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 09 Trek to the Traverler's pass
Trek to the Traverler's pass
On the same route than alpinists, the trail climbs to Col Puteshextvenikov (4100 m) in a lunar landscape and overlooking the Lenin peak and the great valley of Achyk-Tash. Afternoon, return by the same path. Night in the same camp as the day before in tents.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Transfer to Osh
Transfer to Osh
Road to Sary Tash and Osh (230 km away). Latest views of the Pamir Alai before descending into the gorges of the Kaldik and passing a small pass after Gulcho. Lunch in Osh. City tour. Dinner and overnight in homestay.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography
Along the way
Further reading
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Reviews of Nomad's Land
Travelers, in their own words
Published reviews of our team and service.
“One word: THANK YOU! Two fabulous weeks experiencing nomadic life up close. Bakyt, without you, the journey would not have been the same. Thank you for your kindness and energy! Thanks to Youri, our amazing driver! In short, highly recommend this agency 100%.”
“"Visit to Kyrgyzstan = Nomad’s Land" Our stay in the country boils down to this. An unforgettable experience! The whole team is very competent and responsive. The country is amazing. We did 17 days and visited incredible and untouched corners. I recommend the nights with nomadic shepherds. Magical moments!”
“An attention and a treatment of 10. Highly recommended. Kyrgyzstan, an unforgettable experience. I will return if you do !!!”
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