Silk Road and Pamirs discovery

Visas and Permits

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

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

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

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

The regulations require that any visitor has a pass to the border guard zone Lenin Peak is located in. In order to get it, you will have to send us a photocopy of your passport and the due dates of your visit at least 1 month prior to it.

• Equipment for the three summits expedition
• Route Map
• Equipment for Lenin peak expedition

List of equipments

Route Map

Profile of the route using Google Earth. Petrovsky peak (4,700 m)

Profile of the route using Google Earth. Yukhin peak (5,130 m)

Profile of the route using Google Earth. Razdelnaya peak (6,148 m)

1. Who can take part in the program?
2. What are the minimal technical qualification requirements?
3. What insurance cover limit do you suggest?
4. What kind of climbing gear do we need?
5. Best time for successful ascending.
6. How to issue visa and resolving documents?
7. How to apply for tailor-made participation in program?
8. Can I expect any discounts?
9. How do I book the services of high-altitude porters?
10. What facilities do the yurt camps feature?
11. What about food?
12. What currency is in circulation at Lenin Peak camps?
13. How much money should I pay for each extra day in addition to the program?
14. How do I pay for my tour?
15. Is it possible to buy products for ascending in Osh, before removal to the Base Camp?
16. Lenin Peak Safety Policy.

1. Who can take part in the program?
   Beginners and experienced climbers, mountaineers, trekkers, hikers and ordinary mountain lovers eager to travel the region and do some mountaineering practice in order to check their abilities and the work of their organisms at high altitudes, including as a part of preparation for climbing Lenin Peak and other 7,000-metre summits. Maximal height gained during the programme - 6,148 m (Razdelnaya Peak) .
2. What are the minimal technical qualification requirements?
   The participants must be in a good physical shape, have no chronic health problems and be experienced in trekking in the mountains. 
   The participants will receive detailed instructions and basic training course from experienced guides:
   • the technique of climbing glaciers and snow-covered slopes, the rules of crossing crevasses;
   • the basic skills of working in a rope team;
   • the fundamentals of using professional mountain gear;
   • the principles of belaying;
   • proper acclimatization;
   • professional advices from mountain guides about the climbing equipment and outfit requirements.
   We recommend that you begin preparing for this expedition at least 6 months before the start. The preparation steps include regular physical exercises (long distance running/skiing) and weight, diet and health control.
   Be sure to consult your doctor about your ability to take part in high-altitude mountaineering programs. Your fitness for this type of activity must be confirmed with an official certificate stamped by the medical institution you have been put to the examination at. The certificate must specify that your health condition allows you to take part in climbing to a height of 6,200 m.  
   Important: before starting the active part of the tour you must be examined by our doctor at the Base Camp.
3. What insurance cover limit do you suggest?
   Insurance is prerequisite - for that extreme case you never want to think over about. But common sense gives a prompt that you have to care about having it in order to feel being secured at ascending because service of rescue team and transport cost quite expensive.
   So, your individual insurance policy has to be drawn on not less than 30.000$ (USA). Besides, you have to do that being at your Motherland - before you arrival in start point of expedition. Please, send us scanned copy of the individual insurance policy beforehand at preliminary correspondence. Besides, you should give copy of the insurance policy to Commandant at once after arrival in BC.
   Requirements for insurance policies:
   • GLOBAL VOYAGER CAN NOT INTERVENE as an insurance company assistant ;
   • The sum of the policy must cover not less than USD 30000;
   • In the field "occupation" (or "sports practice") "Mountaineering" must be notified ;
   • As Country of stay - Kyrgyzstan;
   • The effective dates of the insurance policy must be included and coincide with the dates of Stay in Kyrgyzstan;
   • The insurance policy must cover at least "first aid" and "transport of affected by helicopter if necessary" (be sure of this point to be included during the formalization of the insurance policy);
4. What kind of climbing gear do we need?
   Extreme and unpredictable weather and the travelling style require high-quality mountaineering equipment.
5. Best time for successful ascending.
   Best time for successful ascending to the Lenin Peak is from beginning of July to second half of August as the weather then is more or less stable and predictable. We organize our guaranteed group tours in most favorable seasons. 
   Yet everything is changeable in the World - especially weather in the Pamir.
6. How to issue visa and resolving documents?
   The citizens of CIS countries (except Turkmenistan) do not need to get a visa to Kyrgyzstan.
   The citizens of Europe, USA, Latin America, Australia and others do have to organise a visa to the Kyrgyzstan Republic. There is a list of 45 countries who`s citizens can get a tourist visa to Kyrgyzstan by the simplified system, i.e. without a visa invitation. The citizens of other countries, which are not included in this list, have to have a visa invitation. The general requirements for obtaining visas and the list of necessary documents are stated here.
   For issuing the other documents (permission for entering Boundary Examination Zone) you have to send us scanned copy of your passport of good quality, filled Application form (Word format) and state the exact dates of your trip not later than 1 month before the trip begins.
7. How to apply for tailor-made participation in program?
   The order is:
   After receiving your confirmation about participation in the tour we send you Application form with individual serial number (S.N.). You should fill it thoroughly and send it to us by e-mail. After that we input your request into a list-register.
   Please, take into consideration that before the program starts each member should do the following things:
   • Take out an individual insurance policy (beforehand) with cover not less than 30.000$, and to give a copy of it to Commandant of BC at once after arrival in BC (with all ICE contacts);
   • Send us scanned copy of passport;
   • Have positive go ahead from your private doctor;
   • Give ICE contacts of close relatives.
   Attention! Please, send us all required documents beforehand!
8. Can I expect any discounts?
   Yes, you can. All questions about possible discount will be considered individually during preliminary correspondences beforehand.
9. How do I book the services of high-altitude porters?
   According to the program terms, the transportation of things on horses is partially included in the tour price:
   • Attention, BONUS № 1!! During this trek and ascent of Yukhin Peak you will only have to carry the equipment and clothing you may need on the following three days - days 4, 5 and 6! We shall transport the rest of your things (clothes, equipment and food), which you, assisted by the guide, prepare and pack in advance for the next ascent of Mount Razdelnaya, to Camp 1, where you will arrive as you descend from Yukhin Peak!
   • Attention, BONUS № 2!! Your backpacks with clothes, equipment, food and whatever is necessary to set up a camp during the following three days - 4, 5 and 6 - will be carried on horseback to the advanced base camp! From the advanced base camp the horses are sent back to the Base Camp in the Achik Tash River valley, and you will carry your things for yourselves for the rest of the trip - on days 5 and 6.
   However, for the other stages of the trip these services are not included in the price, so, if needed, you can hire a porter for the ascent of Razdelnaya Peak from Camp 1 and for the descent to Base Camp from Razdelnaya Peak.
   The cost of a porters` services is determined by the cost for one kilo of luggage which they carry: the heavier your luggage is, the higher the cost will be. Rates for porters` services you will find in the price list for separate services. Prices are given for one-way travel. Descent prices are the same.
   Note: Do not arrange porters who are not working officially for our company as in this case the company does not take responsibility for the safety of your property.
   In the same vein avoid ordering the horse-keeper`s service: don`t try to make deals with them on your own regarding transporting your load from BC to C1 and back by horse! You risk searching for your belongings for a very long time or even potentially never finding them at all! All questions regarding transporting your luggage by horse should be decided via the Commandants of our camps (BC and C1) - only on this proviso are we able to guarantee the safety of your belongings.
10. What facilities do the yurt camps feature?
    Yurt 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.
    Yurt Camp 1 (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;
    • Internet access.
11. What about food?
    You will be provided with three-time-a-day hot meals at the Base Camp and Camp 1.
    Our company provides the participants with necessary kitchenware to cook meals during trekking (Yukhin Peak) and at the intermediate high-altitude camps, Camp 2 and 3, as well as with foodstuff for the trek and ascents. All this can be taken from the storehouse at the Base Camp.   
    Fixed set of products includes: fresh fruits and vegetables, packet soups, canned food, macaroni, cheese, sausage, butter, sugar, tea, coffee, dried fruits, biscuits, wafers, sweets etc. But note please that we don’t have some special high altitude subimates in our assortment. So, if you got used to something special or delicacies then please bring it from home.
12. What currency is in circulation at Lenin Peak camps?
    In the Camps of Lenin Peak US dollars, Euros, Russian rubles and Kyrgyz soms are all that`s accepted. US dollars are the most preferable.
13. How much money should I pay for each extra day in addition to the program?
    For the service in Base Camp - 30 USD/per day.
    For staying in Camp 1 - 45 USD/per day.
    The cost includes: accommodation at a tent, three-time-a-day hot meals and usage of the Camp`s infrastructure.
14. How do I pay for my tour?
    Order of payment:
    - Member`s request for participation in the program is registered at once after making a 30%-50% pre-payment from the cost of tour, it should be done not later than 1 month before the season starts (June 15th). Members should send us a scanned copy of payment order by e-mail.
    - Not later than 2 weeks before the date of arrival member should confirm (or cancel) his participation in the program, and he should make payment of the rest sum, having sent us scanned copy of payment order by e-mail.
    In certain cases some part of the price for the tour can be paid upon arrival in Osh.
15. Is it possible to buy products for ascending in Osh, before removal to the Base Camp?
    Yes, of course it is. You will be able to buy all the necessary products from Osh bazaar or in one of the stores on the day of arrival in Osh or just before your leaving for Base Camp.
16. Lenin Peak Safety Policy.
    Ascending to the top of the Razdelnaya Peak (6,148m) is an extreme travel activity and so it poses certain health and life risks.
    Besides, Lenin Peak area has no well-functioning government rescue facilities like those in Europe. We as a company, therefore, do our best to ensure the safety of our clients at our base camps at the foot of Lenin Peak and during the ascent of the mountain and build our own rescue team consisting of experienced guides and mountaineering instructors. Considering rescue operations are always costly contingencies breaking the itineraries and putting additional load upon our team, we request each expedition participant obtain an insurance policy in due time, since the policy money will then cover the cost of search and rescue operations if necessary.
    On our part, we do our best to reduce the possibility of emergency situations to the smallest degree. Nevertheless, we hope you also make every effort to maintain safe climbing.
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