Peak Lenin Base Camp

Peak Lenin Base Camp

If you want exciting mountain vacation, combined with a full comfort and cozy relax – here is a tour in the Pamir that will match this all. The famous Lenin Peak area is like mountain heaven for every adventure lover. You can enjoy majestic alpine landscapes with fabulous lakes. You can breath fresh mountain air and get familiar with the locals’ life of nomads. You can climb up to the near hills and enjoy the breathtaking view of Alay Valley or participate in easy mountain hiking and walking trails. There will be comfortable yurt camps waiting for you. You can like play volleyball, relax in a sauna and experience the delicious traditional Kyrgyz cuisine, prepared by professional cook. There is a possibility for a cultural sightseeing tour of visa-free entry Kyrgyzstan. The tour is also suitable for kids at age 8 or more.

Highlights:
♦ Pamir Mountains - located in Central Asia and are formed by the junction of the Tian Shan, Karakorum, Kunlun and Hindu Kush ranges. One of the highest mountain chains in the world.
♦ Lenin Peak - Rises up to 7,134 metres and is considered one of the easiest peaks to climb. Every year hundreds of mountaineers make their way to it.
♦ Petrovskiy Peak - a small and easy peak, located very close to Lenin peak, with stunning views from its summit.


Itinerary:

Day 1. Arrival in Osh.
Arrival in Osh international airport. Meeting at the airport, transfer and check-in at the hotel after 14:00 PM. Free time without any transportation and excursion services. Just enjoy the city and take a walk around.
Osh, known as the "southern capital", is the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, located at an altitude of 963 meters above sea level, on the southeastern edge of the fertile Ferghana Valley, right at the foot of the Pamir-Alai mountains.
Depending on your arrival time, we recommend taking a self-guided walk through the city center. You can visit the local bazaar or the shopping street filled with dozens of shops and street food options. If you’d like, you can also pick up a tourist SIM card with an Internet package (it works perfectly in the Pamir Mountains) or take the stairway trail up to the sacred Suleiman-Too Mountain, which takes about half an hour to reach the viewpoint at 1092 meters. From there, you'll enjoy stunning panoramic views of the entire city of Osh. At this viewpoint, you'll find a massive flag of Kyrgyzstan waving and a small mosque called Babur's house (15th-16th centuries), who was the grandson of Tamerlane. The setting of this mountain right in the city center adds to its appeal, and if you go closer to sunset, you'll catch the most breathtaking views. Overnight at the hotel. -/-/-

Day 2. Osh – Kyrgyz-Ata National Park – Osh
Transfer to Kyrgyz-Ata National Park, located in the foothills of the Alay Mountains. We’ll take a scenic walk up the picturesque gorge to an altitude of about 1600 meters, reaching a viewpoint with stunning views of the surrounding peaks. Along the way, we’ll see juniper forests, thickets of barberry and wild rose, a rushing river with crystal-clear water, yaks grazing, horses, and the endlessly beautiful vertical perspective in the distant haze. There, the fresh mountain breeze already whispers hints of tomorrow's ascent into the high mountains.
Lunch in a yurt will feature a tasting of national dishes and kumis, along with an acquaintance with daily life and traditions of nomads. Optional horse riding (extra charge).
Return to Osh. The slight gain and drop in altitude today is a part of acclimatization before the high mountains. Overnight at the hotel. B/L/-
Travel time: 4 hrs; altitude difference: +640 m, -640 m.

Day 3. Transfer to the Pamirs, “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (280 km)
Transfer along the Pamir Highway, which is ranked among the top 10 most beautiful roads in the world by National Geographic. The drive promises to be incredibly scenic, so grab a window seat: we’ll see red mountains and rivers, the vastness of the Alay Valley, and the dizzying serpentine road of the Taldyk Pass (3600 m), and finally, the snowy northern face of the seven-thousander, Lenin Peak (7134 m).
Upon arrival at the yurt camp, situated in the Edelweiss Meadow (3600 m) with the best views of Lenin Peak, we’ll check-in and enjoy lunch.
Afterward, we’ll take a walk to the Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3800 m) – a protected meadow that was once place for climbing camps but is now inhabited only by marmots and wild green onions. During the height of the swift Pamir summer, the meadow turns into a vibrant green carpet with a riot of colors, and by the end of August, it becomes a silent realm painted in ochre hues.
We'll follow a beautiful route along the edge of the Achik-Tash Canyon, where we’ll see whimsical pillar-like rocks, a conical pyramid, the confluence of two rivers, and colorful mountains. We’ll hear the rush of water and the resonant silence of the stones. Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” camp (3600 m). B/L/D
Walking time: 2 hrs; altitude difference: +250 m, -250 m.

Day 4. Hiking to the lakes of the Achik-Tash River valley and the sacred Tulpar-Kol Lake
We’ll start this morning with an easy hiking along the picturesque "fjords" of the Achik-Tash Valley, dotted with a variety of beautiful, colorful lakes. Some of them even join together, changing shapes every year. Their sparkling turquoise surface reflects the impressive peaks of the Pamirs, and herds of yaks often graze along the shores.
Next, we’ll head to the large, pristine Tulpar-Kol Lake. We’ll descend to the river and cross a bridge to the other side, where the sacred lake lies. The locals believe one shouldn't take water, bathe, and feed cattle or fish. According to shepherds, it's best to come to the lake with a clear mind. You can pray on the shore, dip sick parts of your body or sprinkle them with water, and you'll definitely receive healing. We’ll walk around the lake, taking in its winding shapes from different view points, and learn about the daily life and traditions of the nomadic Kyrgyz whose yurts are nearby. Along the way, we may encounter donkeys, horses, and untouched meadows filled with delicate blooming edelweiss, vibrant buttercups, and alpine forget-me-nots.
Return to the yurt camp.
Culinary master class on cooking Uzgen plov. Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” camp (3600 m). B/L/D
Travel time: 5–6 hrs; altitude difference: -260 m, +260 m.

Day 5. Hiking along the other side of Achik-Tash canyon
Today, we'll experience unique panoramas that almost no one visiting Lenin Peak gets to see, as the main routes follow the Base Camps' side, and very few travelers cross to the other side of the river.
We’ll cross the familiar bridge over the Achik-Tash River and head upward, parallel to the steep canyon toward the massive glacier of Lenin Peak. Upon reaching the confluence of the rivers, we’ll find ourselves at a stunning panoramic view point offering vistas of ancient ice, snow and moraines, rainbow-colored mountains, the green plateau of Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow, the rugged ridge of Petrovsky Peak (4700 m), the entire picturesque Achik-Tash Canyon, and our yurt camp from an unusual point, along with alpine meadows and herds of yaks.
In the distance, we’ll spot the climbing route and the summit of Lenin Peak, the famous snow-ice plateau "Skovoroda," Peak of the 19th Party Congress (5920 m), Spartak Peak (6183 m), Krylenko Pass (5820 m), and Puteshestvennikov (Traveller’s) Pass (4150 m).
Return to the yurt camp. Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” camp (3600 m). B/L/D
Travel time: 6 hrs; altitude difference: +500 m, -500 m.

Day 6. Trekking to Puteshestvennikov (Traveller’s) Pass (4150 m)
The route of ascent to the Puteshestvennikov (Traveller’s) Pass (4150 m) runs through the Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow, a beautiful canyon of the left tributary of the Achik-Tash River, and further goes through a small picturesque waterfall. On this trail, you might meet groups of climbers either ascending or descending from the upper camps or the summit of Lenin Peak. As you ascend the pass, remember to look back occasionally to admire the green valley unfolding below, akin to a helicopter view.
At the pass, we’ll enjoy a break and one of the best views of the magnificent Lenin Peak (7134 m) and its glacier, as well as the nearby six-thousanders and five-thousanders. This is the highest point of our route and the emotional culmination of the entire tour. Those who wish can ascend a bit higher along the ridge to 4200 m for an even better panoramic view of the valley.
Descent from the pass and return to the camp. Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m). B/L/D
Travel time: 6–7 hrs; altitude difference: +550 m, - 550 m.

Day 7. Transfer Edelweiss meadow – Alay Valley – Osh (280 km, 8-9 h)
Early breakfast. Transfer to the famous Alay Valley. We’ll visit villages and houses of locals, immersing ourselves in the atmosphere of real Asia.
Our first stop is the small town of Daroot-Korgon, the regional center of Chon-Alay and the southernmost settlement in Kyrgyzstan, once crossed by the Great Silk Road. Excursion program with a visit the ruins of an ancient fortress (19th century) known as ‘Kuldatka Wall’, named after one of the military leaders. In the times of the Kokand Khanate, the fortress served as the residence for the Kokand governors, as well as for traders travelling along the caravan route.
The locals have carefully preserved not only their lifestyle and national cuisine, but also their handicrafts. We will visit a traditional local family, experience their way of life and watch the traditional process of hand-making felt carpets. In Kyrgyz culture, carpets are used not only to decorate the home, but also to reflect folk traditions and customs. For example, the ornamentation is the language through which folk legends are passed down from generation to generation.
Next, we will visit the village of Sary-Mogol to see a traditional Kyrgyz dress demonstration. Spend time with a local family, enjoy lunch in the village. Excursion to the Ethnographic Museum, founded in 1962. The museum features over 100 unique exhibits, each telling its own story about the life and traditions of the people.
After the tour, we will transfer to Osh through the high-altitude Taldyk Pass (3615 m) and Chiirchik Pass (2408 m).
Arrival in Osh. Check-in at the hotel and rest. Overnight at the hotel. B/L/D
Travel time: 8-9 hrs.

Day 8. Departure from Osh.
Transfer to the airport. The end of the program. B/-/-

 


Price Includes:
Meeting / seeing off at airport
All transfers as per program
One-night accommodation in Osh’s best hotel (3*) with breakfast (the last day)
Accommodation of 2 pax tents in Yurt Camp (Tents feature with electricity
wooden flooring
mattresses
blankets
pillows and linens - blanket covers
pillowcases
sheets.)
Full board (including hot dish courses; vegetarian meals possible) by professional chefs
Heated communal yurts in Yurt Camp and Yurt Camp 1 for leisure
meals and entertainment
Mountain guide
Free transfer of personal baggage (under 15kg) from BC (3600m) to Camp 1 (4400m)
Equipment rental(Sleeping bag (for visiting "Sunny Camp");Telescopic ski sticks for walking;Raincoat; ;Headlamp;Sleeping pad;Metallic vacuum flask 0,5 - 1,0 litres;High gaiters to protect boots from snow;First-aid kit (group).)

Not Included:
Visa invitations and visa fees; - for the citizens of countries outside the CIS
International flights
Health insurance

Additional Services:
Upgrade: accommodation in yurt in Edelweiss Meadow camp : on request
Extra nights in Osh : price or request


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