Perseids in the Pamir Mountains

Astronomy Tour in Pamir Mountains

 

Destination: Kyrgyzstan, Pamir Mountains
Itinerary duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Itinerary: Bishkek – Osh – Kyrgyz-Ata National Park – Yurt Camp in the Pamir Mountains – Osh – Bishkek

Персеиды и суперлуние в горах Памира, Солнечная печь и города Шёлкового пути

Astronomic tour accompanied by an astronomer and numerologist is an inspiring trekking in the Pamir Mountains with comfortable staying and restaurant food, skywatching and immersion into the space mysteries.

What can we expect from the tour:

  • The brightest astronomic events of the summer 2023: Perseids meteor shower.
  • Healthy physical activity and stunning trekking experience.
  • Observation of the Moon's surface and Solar system planets in the telescope.
  • Fascinating lectures on numerology and the mysteries of the space.
  • Getting to know the life and traditions of the nomadic Kyrgyz.

Where we are going to stay:

  • 4 nights in cozy and reliable hotels.
  • 4 nights in the Yurt camp – Glamping site in the Pamirs at an altitude of 3600 m above sea level: accommodation in heated tents or heated authentic Kyrgyz yurts with a private bathroom, warm dining yurt, delicious food – three meals a day.
  • 2 nights in the Camp 1 (4400 m) at the foot of Lenin Peak (7134 m): tents, warm sleeping bags, a warm dining yurt, three meals a day.
  • ITINERARY / SERVICES & COST
  • VISA
  • FAQ

 

Tour program:
Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek. Domestic flight Bishkek – Osh.
Arrival in the international airport “Manas” (Bishkek). Domestic flight to Osh. Meeting at the airport of Osh. Transfer and check in at the hotel after 14:00. Leisure time.
Overnight at a hotel.
Day 2. Osh – Kyrgyz-Ata National Park – Osh.
Travel time: 5 hours.
Excursion to the Kyrgyz-Ata National Park (40 km, 2 h). Walking in the picturesque gorge at the foothills of the Alai Ridge, acquaintance with lifestyle and traditions of Kyrgyz nomads (horseback riding – optionally).
Koumiss beverage tasting and lunch in the nomads' yurt.
Return to Osh.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 3. Transfer to the Pamirs, “Edelweiss Meadow” camp.
Travel time: 5 hours.
Transfer along the Pamir Highway to the yurt camp located on the Edelweiss meadow at the foot of Lenin Peak. Arrival at the camp, accommodation and lunch. Walking to the Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3 km), located at an altitude of 3800 m. Dinner.
Observing the starry sky and the Perseids – a meteor shower that appears annually in August from the Perseus constellation. Master classes on orienteering by the stars and constellations. In case of bad weather – gatherings in the warm yurt and storytelling about the Solar system.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” camp (3600 m).

Day 4. Hiking to the sacred Tulpar-Kel Lake.
Travel time: 4-5 hours; altitude difference: + 200 m, -200 m.
Hiking to the turquoise Tulpar-Kel Lake and the sacred stone of the Achik-Tash River valley. Return to the camp. Lunch.
Master class on cooking Uzgen plov. A professional chef will tell about the secrets of cooking the perfect plov, and everyone will be able to join the process. Dinner. Observing the starry sky and the Perseids. If we're lucky, we'll see Saturn planet and its rings. In case of bad weather – gatherings in the warm yurt and storytelling about the structure of galaxies.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” camp (3600 m).
Day 5. Hiking to a scenic viewpoint on the Petrovskiy Peak ridge.
Travel time: 5 hours; altitude difference: + 500 m, -500 m.
Hiking up to 4100 m. where you can enjoy a stunning 360° panorama of the picturesque Alai Valley, colorful lakes, the majestic Trans-Alay Range and its main peak – Lenin Peak. Return to the camp. Dinner.
Stargazing and Night Sky Watching. Master classes on orienteering by the stars and constellations. In case of bad weather – gatherings in the warm yurt and storytelling about cosmology.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” camp (3600 m).
Day 6. Trekking to the “Sunny” camp (4400 m) at the foot of Lenin Peak, 7134 m.
Travel time: 6-7 hours; altitude difference: +800 m.
The route to the "Sunny” camp runs through the mysterious Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow, Puteshestvennikov Pass, Marmots meadow, Castle of Alai Spirits and the grandiose Lenin Glacier.
Accommodation at the “Sunny” camp. Rest. Dinner.
Stargazing and Night Sky Watching. Storytelling about mysteries of the space.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at the "Sunny” camp (4400 m).
Day 7. Hiking to a natural viewing platform on a spur of the Trans-Alay Range.
Travel time: 4 hours; altitude difference: + 350 m, -350 m.
Hiking up to 4750 m on a spur of the Trans-Alay Range, where you can enjoy the main view of the majestic North Face of Lenin Peak and Lenin glacier.
For those wishing to renew energies and fill up with new and powerful energies, a short meditation in a place of power on the way back.
Lunch at the "Sunny” camp. Rest. Dinner.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at the "Sunny” camp (4400 m).
Day 8. Descent to “Edelweiss Meadow” camp.
Travel time: 5 hours; altitude difference: -800 m.
On the way down we enjoy the picturesque colorful rocks, quaint stone towers and the “Edge of the Earth” canyon in the valley of the Achik-Tash River.
Accommodation at the “Edelweiss Meadow” camp and lunch. Rest. Dinner.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” camp (3600 m).
Day 9. Transfer to Osh. Sightseeing in Osh.
Travel time: 5 hours. Transfer to Osh through the famous Alay Valley, high-altitude Taldyk (3615 m) and Chiirchik (2408 m) passes.
Arrival in Osh, check-in at a hotel. Lunch at a local restaurant (on-site payment according to a menu).
Sightseeing in Osh: sacred Sulayman-Too mountain, visiting museum in a cave and viewing platform. The national historical and archaeological museum complex Sulayman-Too Sacred Mountain is the main attraction of Osh and the only site located entirely on the territory of Kyrgyzstan that has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Walking through the central square of the city, Osh bazaar.
Meals: breakfast.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10. Domestic flight Osh – Bishkek.
Transfer to the airport. Domestic flight to Bishkek. Meeting at the airport of Bishkek. Transfer and check-in at the hotel after 14:00. Leisure time.
Meals: breakfast.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11. Departure from Bishkek.
Transfer to the airport. The end of the program.
Meals: breakfast.

The cost of the tour includes:

  • Meeting and seeing off at the airport.
  • All transfers according to the tour program on comfortable transport.
  • Guided sightseeing tours according to the program.
  • Services of an English-speaking mountain guide during the trekking part of the tour in the Pamir Mountains.
  • All needed documents arrangement for visiting the region.
  • Accommodation:
    • At the hotels on twin/double sharing basis with breakfasts – 4 nights.
    • In "Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m) – 4 nights:
    • Option «Standard»
      – accommodation in heated camping tents, 1-2 persons per cent. The tents are equipped with: electricity, individual heaters, beds, mattresses, blankets, pillows and changeable bed linen: flat sheets, bed sheets, and pillowcases.
    • Option «Comfort»
      – accommodation in a comfortable yurt, 1-2 persons per yurt. The yurt is equipped with: private bathroom (shower cabin, toilet, hot and cold water); heating, electricity, beds with changeable bed linen, wardrobes, desk, armchairs, electric kettle, toiletries, hairdryer; towels.
    • In "Sunny” camp (4400 m) – 2: nights: accommodation in comfortable camping tents. The tents are equipped with wooden decks, thermal insulation, foam mattresses.
  • Meals: Day 2 - lunch, days 2-7 - full board (3 times a day hot varied meals, including vegetarian).
  • Equipment rental (free of charge):
    • sleeping bag (for visiting "Sunny” camp),
    • telescopic ski sticks for walking,
    • raincoat,
    • headlamp,
    • sleeping pad,
    • metallic vacuum flask,
    • high gaiters to protect boots from snow,
    • first-aid kit (group).
    • Services for personal luggage transportation (up to 15 kg) by horses from "Edelweiss Meadow” camp (3600 m) to "Sunny” camp (4400 m) and back.
    • Infrastructure of Edelweiss Meadow” camp (3600m):
      • heated Kyrgyz yurts for meals and leisure activities,
      • washstand and toilet,
      • sauna and shower cabins,
      • medical service,
      • luggage room,
      • electricity 220 V; 50 Hz.
    • Infrastructure of "Sunny” camp (4400 m):
      • heated Kyrgyz yurts for meals and leisure activities,
      • washstand and toilet,
      • medical service,
      • luggage room,
      • electricity 220 V; 50 Hz.

The cost of the tour doesn’t include:

  • Entrance fees at museums and monuments ~ 55 USD/pax for the entire tour program.
  • International flights.
  • The cost of meals in the cities.
  • Medical costs and insurance.

Additional Services:

  • Individual consultation of a numerologist in free time for an additional fee;
  • Supplement for additional night on arrival or departure:
    • Single room – 50 USD/per room /per night;
    • Double room – 60 USD/per room /per night.

 

Hotels:

City/ Location Hotels/ Accommodation
Osh Sunrise Osh Hotel 3* or similar
"Edelweiss Meadow”
yurt camp
Standard – accommodation in heated camping tents

Comfort – accommodation in heated Kyrgyz yurt
"Sunny” camp Accommodation in camping tents
Bishkek Olive Bishkek Hotel 3* or similar
"Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp
- Standard Option – accommodation in heated camping tents, 1–2 persons per tent. The tents are equipped with electricity, individual heaters, beds, mattresses, blankets, pillows and changeable bed linen: flat sheets, bed sheets, and pillowcases.
- Comfort Option – accommodation in a comfortable yurt, 1–2 persons per yurt. The yurt is equipped with private bathroom (shower cabin, toilet, hot and cold water); heating, electricity, beds with changeable bed linen, wardrobes, desk, armchairs, electric kettle, toiletries, hairdryer; towels.
The “Edelweiss Meadow” yurt campsite offers at your disposal a sauna and shower cubicles, washstand and toilet, Wi-Fi, a laundry, rental point, luggage storage room, volleyball court, and large traditional heated yurts for meals and leisure activities.

"Sunny” camp.
Accommodation in spacious camping tents. The tents are equipped with wooden decks, thermal isolation, foam mattresses.
On the territory of “Sunny” camp there are a washstand and toilet, camping shower, camping sauna, Wi-Fi, luggage storage room, heated dining yurt, and a first-aid post.

Hotels.
We offer accommodation in cozy hotels often decorated in a national style. It is completely unique: it combines modern comfort and a unique culture of hospitality.

Note:

Necessary equipment and clothing for trekking in the Pamir mountains:
1 A moderate-sized backpack to hike with (30-40 l).
2 Transport trunk. Not essential, but it facilitates the horseback transportation of the luggage.
3 Sun cream (SPF 25-40).
4 Sunglasses.
5 Trekking boots.
6 Hiking shoes to travel within and near the camp.
7 Downy jacket.
8 Assault jacket GORE-TEX.
9 Assault trousers GORE-TEX.
10 Thin thermal underwear – optional.
11 Thin gloves and thick insulated gloves.
12 Peaked cap or panama hat + insulated winter hat.
13 Knitted T-shirts.
14 Thermal socks + casual socks.
15 Lip balm.
16 Personal first-aid kit.

Transport.
During the tour the following types of transport will be provided depending on the number of people in a group:

Group Vehicle
Group 1–3 pax. "Mitsubishi Delica"
Group 4–15 pax. "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter"

 

 

How to Come to "Edelweiss Meadow Camp"

A journey to our "Edelweiss Meadow Camp" on Edelweiss Meadow at the foot of Lenin Peak (3,600 m) takes 5-6 hours if you set out on it from Osh where you can easily get by air; international flights arrive in the city every day. We shall travel in a comfortable motor vehicle along the Pamir Highway over picturesque mountain passes, through cute native mountain villages and Alay Valley.
Russian nationals do not need visas to enter Kyrgyzstan; only their internal passports are required to visit the country. There are regular direct flights to Osh from Moscow and other Russian cities and CIS countries, so if you arrive in Osh in the morning, you will have dinner in "Edelweiss Meadow Camp" traditional Kyrgyz yurt in the Pamirs in the evening the same day already.
If you have time to stroll about Osh, you will be pleased with the views and colors of this Asian city. Osh is often referred to as ‘the southern capital’ of Kyrgyzstan. It is the country’s second largest city. You will meet kind and hospitable people and see green busy streets with a lot of cozy cafes. You will visit the exotic local bazaar, and Suleiman Mountain - the main Osh’s place of attraction and the only Kyrgyzstan’s World Heritage Site. The mountain rises in the middle of the city, which enhances its impressiveness and indicates that the Pamirs are not far already.

There are three ways to get to "Edelweiss Meadow Camp":

1. Via Osh, proceeding to the camp by road (Thanks to Kyrgyz visa-free regime regulations and the flights to Osh from Moscow and other CIS cities, including Turkish Airlines flights, this is the best way today, since it allows for saving money and, most importantly, time.)
2. Via Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, proceeding to Osh and thence to the camp by road (The journey from Tashkent to Osh will take 6-7 hours. On the way to Osh you will travel through the picturesque Kamchik Mountain Pass and Ferghana Valley. Nationals of non-CIS countries will need Uzbekistan visas to come via Tashkent.)
3. Via Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, proceeding to Osh by air and thence to the camp by road. (Note the flight baggage allowance is 15 kg, with additional weight to cost 0.7 EURO per kg.)

Visa to Kyrgyzstan

Under current rules visa-free stay within unlimited period on the territory of Kyrgyzstan is granted for the nationals of the following countries:

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belorussia
  • Cuba
  • Georgia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Laos
  • Moldova
  • North Korea
  • Russia
  • Tajikistan
  • Vietnam

List of states granted visa-free stay up to 90 days: Mongolia, Ukraine.

List of states granted visa-free stay up to 60 days

  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Bahrain
  • Belgium
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Britain
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Kuwait
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Republic of Korea
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Turkey
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United States of America
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vatican

Visa-free access to Kyrgyzstan up to 30 days: Malaysia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

  1. What is the minimal age for the participation in ‘Astronomy Tour ’ program? Can children stay at high altitudes?
  2. What is the night and day temperature in the camps?
  3. What kind of clothes should I wear in the area?
  4. Should I get travel insurance?
  5. What are the chances of running into dangerous creatures such as venomous snakes, spiders, scorpions, ticks?
  6. What services are included in the program?
  7. Can people with health problems take the tour?
  8. What should I do if I feel bad in Camps?
  9. What facilities do the camps feature?
  10. What currency is used in Lenin Peak area?
  1. What is the minimal age for the participation in ‘Vacation in the Pamirs’ program? Can children stay at high altitudes?
    As the "Edelweiss Meadow Camp" is situated at an elevation of 3,600 m, we strongly recommend that you avoid taking children under 8 there.
    According to UIAA, only children aged 8 and older react to high-altitude conditions in the same way as adults do, and have the same symptoms of the mountain disease. As for younger children, their reaction is unpredictable and, therefore, they should not be brought to an altitude of more than 3,000 to 4,000 m, while their sleep altitude should not be higher than 2,500 m.
    If you take your child to high-altitude areas, you must make sure he/she is absolutely well. Please, consult your pediatrician before going to the mountains with your child.
    The particular risks of exposure of children to high altitude have not been thoroughly studied and much of the advice must necessarily be extrapolated from adult data with due considerations of the influence of growth and development. As known so far children are not under more restrictions to acute exposure to altitude than adults.
    Note: Young children are generally poor at communicating their physiological discomfort, i.e. unlikely to say they are dangerous cold, can’t feel their fingers (assuming they have enough language skills). They would probably just become very quiet and still. A child’s thermal regulation is immaturely developed, as is their ability to adapt to hypoxic exposure when compared to an adult.
    Reflection from snow and a thinner atmospheric layer at high altitude make the risk of solar ultraviolet radiation burns more likely than at sea level. Children are more likely to burn than adults if exposed to excess sun. Appropriate sun-block creams (protection from UVA and UVB, SPF at least 30, applied before sun exposure), hats, long sleeves and goggles are required to prevent sunburn or snowblindness.
    Adequate clothing is essential to prevent misery, hypothermia, and frostbite.
    Brochure UIAA with recomendations for parents.
  2. What is the night and day temperature in the camps?
    The day temperature in "Edelweiss Meadow Camp" in July-August varies from +5°С to +30°С; at night it is from +3°С to +15°С. The season is usually sunny and precipitation-free at this altitude. It might snow, rarely; if it does, the snow fallen melts quite quickly.
    It snows more often in "Sunny Camp", since it is located at an altitude of 4,400 m. It is up to +25°С in sunny weather and around 0°С in bad weather there.
  3. What kind of clothes should I wear in the area?
    We recommend that you have the following clothes and gear:
  4. Should I get travel insurance?
    Yes, it is even necessary. Though the tour is safe, you understand it is important to be insured against possible risks. The medical insurance policy must cover cost of COVID-19 treatment as well.
  5. What are the chances of running into dangerous creatures such as venomous snakes, spiders, scorpions, ticks?
    Our experience in the area proves such chances are very slim.
  6. What services are included in the program?
    The services included are aimed at providing as much comfort as possible. The cost of the tour 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 in "Edelweiss Meadow Camp" in spacious camping tents (with double share)
      (Tents feature with electricity, beds, mattresses, blankets, pillows and linens - blanket covers, pillowcases, sheets.)
    • Full board (including hot dish courses; vegetarian meals possible) by professional chefs
    • Heated guests yurts in "Edelweiss Meadow Camp" and "Sunny Camp" for leisure, meals and entertainment
    • Mountain guide
    • Free transfer of personal baggage (under 15kg) from "Edelweiss Meadow Camp" (3600m) to "Sunny Camp" (4400m).
    • Necessary equipment rental:
    • Preparation of all necessary documents required to visit border guard zone, ecotax
    • Storage boxes in both Camps
    • Sauna and shower cabins in "Edelweiss Meadow Camp"
    • Electricity consumption (220 V; 50 Hz).
  7. Can people with health problems take the tour?
    You should take into account the altitude of the 3,600-meter in our "Edelweiss Meadow Camp". It is the altitude where some people may find symptoms of mountain sickness. That is why those suffering from cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure and asthma should see their doctors for advice about taking the tour.
  8. What should I do if I feel bad in Camps?
    There is always a doctor on duty in both Camps and you can ask him. Both camps have stores of medicines for most probable cases of sickness there.
    If a guest has a serious condition requiring hospitalization, he/she will be transported to the nearest hospital. This person’s travel insurance is to cover all the expenses in this case.
  9. What facilities do the camps feature?
    "Edelweiss Meadow Camp" (Base Camp) on the picturesque Edelweiss Meadow features the following:
    • Traditional Kyrgyz yurts, including one for communal use, where campers have meals, socialize and enjoy various entertainments (The yurts have heating stoves lighted daily, chairs and tables, electricity supply, audio and video equipment, as well as a bar to buy snacks and various beverages in the communal one.)
    • Comfortable and spacious 4-pax half-barrel tents on special platforms, with sleeping boards, mattresses and all necessary bed clothes
    • Sauna (operated daily in the afternoon)
    • City standard flush toilet
    • Tap stands with soap and mirrors
    • Storage yurt
    • Volleyball court, ball
    • Full board (including hot dish courses; vegetarian meals possible) by professional chefs
    • Electricity supply, Internet access, two-way radios, satellite phone.
    "Sunny Camp" (Camp 1) on Lenin Peak moraine has the following:
    • Two yurts featuring heating stoves (lighted daily), with tables and chairs, electricity supply, audio and video equipment, as well as a bar to buy snacks and various beverages in one of them
    • Specious half-barrel tents
    • Toilet (always kept clean)
    • Storage yurt
    • Satellite phone, two-ways radios, battery charging facility
    • Sauna.
  10. What currency is used in Lenin Peak area?
    US dollars, euros, Russian rubles and Kyrgyz soms are all accepted. However, US dollars are preferable.

If you have any other questions about the tour, do not hesitate to contact our managers. We are always ready to help.

Contact Details:
E-mail: adventure@centralasia-travel.com

Photos of the tour:

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Videos of the tour:

Pamir Experience 2016Pamir Experience 2016 Base Camp Surroundings (3600 M) On The Foot Of Lenin PeakBase Camp Surroundings
On The Foot Of Lenin Peak
Lenin PeakLenin Peak Slideshow Descent to the glacier’s crevasse. Lenin Peak
Descent to the glacier’s crevasse. Lenin Peak

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