Trekking to the foot Lenin Peak with climbing Yukhin Peak

Trekking tour in the Pamir Mountains with easy ascent of the five-thousander Yukhin Peak (5130 m)

 

 

Profile of the route using Google Earth. Yukhin peak (5,130 m) Profile of the route using Google Earth. Yukhin peak (5,130 m)
Country of destination: Kyrgyzstan, Pamir Mountains View the route map »»
Itinerary: (Osh-Osh) Osh – “Edelweisse Meadow” Base camp – “Sunny” Camp 1 – Yukhin peak (5130 m) – Osh
Itinerary: (Bishkek-Bishkek) Bishkek – Osh – “Edelweisse Meadow” Base camp – “Sunny” Camp 1 – Yukhin peak (5130 m) – Osh – Bishkek

GUARANTEED DATES OF THE GROUP TOUR IN 2025:

OSH – OSH

Group №01. 28.06–05.07.2025
Group №02. 05.07–12.07.2025
Group №03. 12.07–19.07.2025
Group №04. 19.07–26.07.2025
Group №05. 26.07–02.08.2025
Group №06. 02.08–09.08.2025
Group №07. 09.08–16.08.2025
Group №08. 16.08–23.08.2025

BISHKEK – BISHKEK

Group №01. 27.06–06.07.2025
Group №02. 04.07–13.07.2025
Group №03. 11.07–20.07.2025
Group №04. 18.07–27.07.2025
Group №05. 25.07–03.08.2025
Group №06. 01.08–10.08.2025
Group №07. 08.08–17.08.2025
Group №08. 15.08–24.08.2025

GUARANTEED DATES OF THE GROUP TOUR IN 2026:

Join our trekking tour to the Lenin Peak Advance Base Camp and easy Yukhin Peak climb. We will come to foot of the famous Lenin Peak (7134 m) and experience the beauty of the high Pamir mountains from the summit of Yukhin Peak. A trek to the Lenin Peak Base Camp is a staple in any adventurer’s bucket list in Kyrgyzstan. Hiking through the pristine wilderness of Pamir region will take you through gigantic glaciers, snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, stunning panorama views from Travellers' Pass (4150 m) and vast open spaces.

Yukhin Peak (5130 m) is the easy to climb summit of over 5000 meters of the Pamir Mountains in Kyrgyzstan. Yuhin Peak is not technically complicated and suitable for beginners. There are no steep ice and rocky sections on the route and climbing does not require special mountaineering equipment. You could see that scenic view from the summit on the snow wall of Lenin Peak on one side and the vast Alay Valley on the other.

We propose you to climb Yukhin Peak to discover the high altitude and precisely live a first mountain experience. The fact that it is not too high allows you to discover how your body reacts to altitude and better understand how to prepare for future high-altitude expeditions.

No special preparation is required for this program. We will provide you all necessary equipment for free. You should be in good physical shape for long hiking at altitudes from 3500 to 5130 meters.

You will live in our own comfortable yurt camps, where you can choose the type of accommodation – in spacious heated tents with beds or real Kyrgyz yurts with a personal bathroom. On the territory, there are sauna and shower cabins, washbasins, toilets, Internet, rental, shop, medical center, volleyball court and large national yurts. You will have delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners in warm yurts. A professional team under the guidance of a guest chef prepares meals for you.

Enjoy the most beautiful trekking route in Pamir Mountains! In addition, make your first 5000-meter summit!

We offer the program in 2 options - via Osh and via Bishkek.

  • OSH - OSH
  • BISHKEK - BISHKEK

 

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Tour program Osh-Osh:
Day 1 Arrival in Osh. Transfer to the Pamir mountains, “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp.
Meeting at the Osh airport. Breakfast.
Transfer to the Pamir mountains along the Pamir Highway to the yurt camp located on the Edelweiss meadow at the foot of Lenin Peak.
Arrival at the camp, accommodation, lunch. Walking to the Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3800 m).
Travel time: 3 hrs; altitude difference: +200 m, -200 m.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m).

Day 2 Acclimatization hike to sacred Tulpar-Kol Lake (8 km).
Travel time: 5-6 hrs; altitude difference: -100 m, +100 m; distance: 8 km.
The main attraction of the day is Tulpar-Kul Lake. Locals say that you should come to this lake only with bright thoughts. During a walk to the lake we will see yurts of local people and get acquainted with nomadic way of life.
In the northern part of the lake Tulpar Kol, there is panorama viewpoint to the Lenin Peak against the turquoise lake. Return to the Base camp, rest.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m).

Day 3 Acclimatization hike to a scenic viewing point on the Petrovskiy Peak ridge (4150 m).
Travel time: 4–5 hrs; altitude difference: -550 m, +550 m; distance: 6 km.
The route is led by a guide, without special equipment.
Petrovskiy peak (4700 m) is one of the easier and closer peaks in relation to the Base camp. It fits perfectly for the first stages of the acclimation process. We will ascent to the altitude of approximately 4150 m, where we will see the majestic view of the gran Alay valley, which features numerous lakes, huge Trans-Alay Range, and its main mountain – the Lenin Peak. Return to the Base camp, rest.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m).

Day 4 Ascent to “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4400 m).
Travel time: 6-7 hours; altitude difference: +800 m; distance: 12 km.
The route is led by a guide, without special equipment.
Ascent to the Puteshestvennikov (Travelers) Pass (4150 m). Following is the descent from the pass – it is pretty easy and quick. After that, the trail turns into a virtually horizontal surface and stretches in parallel to the left moraine dump over a very long distance. We then cross a wild mountain river and ascent the trail that leads to the Lenin Glacier. Afterwards, we move along the body of the glacier until we reach “Solnechniy” (“Sunny”) Camp 1, which is located on the middle moraine.
Arrival in the “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4400 m), accommodation, and rest.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4400 m).

Day 5 Ascent to Yukhin Peak (5130 m). Descent to “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4400 m).
Travel time: 6-7 hours; altitude difference: +730 m; -730 m; Distance: 12 km.
The route is led by a guide, without special equipment.
Stage 1: Starting from Camp 1 (4400 m) on the middle moraine of the Lenin glacier. Traversing the glacier crosswise and beginning to ascend the left (orographically) moraine of the Lenin Glacier.
Stage 2: Ascending the moraine’s ridge. The slope’s steepness reaches 20–25°. Entering a gentler area and crossing it towards the southern slope – to a wide couloir leading directly onto the summit of Yukhin Peak (5130 m).
Stage 3: Ascending the right (in the direction of the movement) side of the couloir, the slope’s steepness reaches 30° in some places. Most of the time we walk on snow, in some places on scree of small or medium-size stones. Left turn after the emergence from the couloir. After walking for some 15meters on a narrow snow-covered ridge we reach the upper plateau just beneath the peak and the summit proper.
Stage 4: The group will descend the mountain along the same route as they climbed it.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4400 m).

Ascent to Camp 1. Lenin peak
Day 6 Descent to “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 m).
Travel time: 5 hours; altitude difference: -800 m; Distance: 5 km.
Descent to the “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m) by taking the familiar trail through the Traveler’s Pass. Enjoy stunning colored rocks, stone towers and the "Land's Edge" canyon in the Achik-Tash river valley.
On arrival in the Base camp – dinner and rest

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m).

Day 7 Transfer to Osh.
Travel time: 5 h; distance: 280 km.
After lunch transfer to Osh through the famous Alay Valley, high-altitude Taldyk pass (3645 m) and Chiirchik pass (2408 m).
Arrival in Osh. Check-in at the hotel.

Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Overnight at the hotel.

Descent to Base Camp (3600 m). Lenin peak

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

Meals: breakfast.

On your way to Osh, we recommend stopping at the Taldyk pass, looking around the incredible mountains and take a few photos to commemorate these majestic scenery.

Arrival in Osh, accommodation at a hotel. If you wish, you can walk around the city center and visit the Osh market where you can find a big variety of national-style souvenirs.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Osh.

COST OF THE TOUR 2025:

The cost of the tour: Standard (tents)
“Edelweiss Meadow” camp
Comfort (yurts)
“Edelweiss Meadow” camp
The cost of the tour for 1 person 670 USD 960 USD
SGL accommodation +80 USD +200 USD

This tour is guaranteed and will be arranged whatever final number of persons in a group

The cost of the tour includes:

  • Meeting and seeing off at the airport.
  • All transfers according to the program.
  • All needed documents arrangement for visiting the region, ecological fee.
  • Accommodation:
    • Accommodation in hotel 3* on twin/double sharing basis with breakfast in Osh (1night).
    • Accommodation in "Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m):
    • «Standard Option» - accommodation in heated camping tents;
    • «Comfort Option» - accommodation in a comfortable heated yurt, 1–2–3 persons per yurt.
    • Accommodation in "Sunny” Camp 1 (4400 m): camping tents with wooden decks, thermal isolation, foam mattresses.
  • Meals: full board during days 1–6: 3 times a day hot varied meals, including vegetarian;
  • Services of an English-speaking mountain guide;
  • Porter services (up to 10 kg) to carry cargo on horses to Camp 1 (4400 м) and back.
  • Equipment rental (free of charge):

  • Services in “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m):
    • Accommodation in spacious and heated camping tents. The tents are equipped with:
      • Heated national Kyrgyz yurts for taking food and leisure activities.
      • Shower cabins.
      • Sauna.
      • Washstands and toilet.
      • Luggage room.
      • Rental point and shop.
      • Electricity 220 V; 50 Hz.
  • Services in “Solnechniy/ Sunny” Camp 1 (4400 m):
    • Accommodation in spacious camping tents. The tents are equipped with:
      • Services of a doctor.
      • Heated national Kyrgyz yurts for taking food and leisure activities.
      • Washstands and toilet.
      • Luggage room.
      • Electricity 220 V; 50 Hz.

The cost of the tour does not include:

  • Visa invitations and visa fees (if necessary);
  • International flights;
  • Health insurance.
  • Meals in Osh (except breakfast at the hotels).

Additional Services:

  • Supplement for additional night on arrival or departure in hotel 3*:
    • single room – 45 USD/per room /per night;
    • double room – 55 USD/per room /per night.

Bonuses from the company:

  • Climbing certificate.

Accommodation:
This tour comes with the following accommodation:

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

Comfort Option – accommodation in yurts
“Sunny” Camp 1 (4400 m) Accommodation in camping tents
   
"Edelweiss Meadow” Base 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, 1–2–3 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.

" Solnechniy/ Sunny” camp 1 (4400 m).
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.

Transportation.
Depending on the size of a group the following means of transportation are used during the tour:

Group Transport
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.
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

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

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

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

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

Read more about visa to Kyrgyzstan here »»

Route Map

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

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

Profile of the route using Google Earth. Yuhin Peak (5,130 m)

 

 

Recommended clothes and equipment:

1 A small backpack for hiking. 18–30 L
2 A sports bag on wheels + waterproof dry bag (optional, but convenient to porter on horses gear to Camp 1 "Sunny", the rest of the things remain in the storage room) 90-120 L + 65-80 L (waterproof dry bag)

Footwear

1 Lightweight trekking boots, ankle locking, with good treads GORE-TEX (Scarpa kailash GTX, Salomon Quest 4D GTX, The North Face Wreck Mid GTX или аналоги)
2 Walking shoes
3 Flip-flops/sandals/crocs

Clothes

1 Assault jacket GORE-TEX
2 Assault trousers GORE-TEX
3 Down jacket or jacket with synthetic insulation (preferably with hood) such as PrimaLoft or ThermoBall etc.

Cloth

1 Thin thermal underwear
2 Fleece jacket
3 Trekking long sleeve
4 T-shirts, cotton and trekking, 2-3 pcs.
5 Walking / trekking trousers
6 Cotton trousers with fouter for the evening in the camp
7 Shorts
8 High casual socks (cotton or thin trekking socks), 3-4 pairs
9 Sleeping socks (woolen) 1 pair
10 Warm hat (wool, fleece)
11 Cap, sun hat with neck protection
12 Buff

Accessories

1 Swimsuit, swimming costume
2 Drinking water bottle
3 Thermos
4 Towel (not more than 1 metre long)  
5 Washing accessories
6 Wet wipes
7 Sunscreen 50 SPF and above
8 Lipstick for sun and wind protection 20 SPF and above
9 Mountain sunglasses (not city sunglasses!) UV protection. Side protection against bright light is important.
10 Personal first-aid kit

  ► Memo: Useful tips for tourists »»

 

  1. What is Vacation in the Pamirs?
  2. What is the best time to arrive for Vacation in the Pamirs?
  3. What is the minimal age for the participation in ‘Vacation in the Pamirs’ program? Can children stay at high altitudes?
  4. What is the night and day temperature in the camps?
  5. What kind of clothes should I wear in the area?
  6. Should I get travel insurance?
  7. What are the chances of running into dangerous creatures such as venomous snakes, spiders, scorpions, ticks?
  8. What services are included in the program?
  9. Can people with health problems take the tour?
  10. What should I do if I feel bad in Camps?
  11. What facilities do the camps feature?
  12. What currency is used in Lenin Peak area?
  1. What is Vacation in the Pamirs?
    Vacation in the Pamirs is a unique tour allowing for combination of several recreational activities. While it provides a lot of adventure opportunities, such as hiking and horse riding, it is also intended for adults with no special training, and children. The tour program is optional; the campers will have complete freedom in planning their stays during the tour.
  2. What is the best time to arrive for Vacation in the Pamirs?
    You can choose one of the four arrival dates to suit your convenience. See the table Dates above.You are to arrive in Osh early on the day chosen, or the day before. The time of departure from Osh to "Edelweiss Meadow Camp" is 06:00. If you arrive on the previous day we can reserve a room in an Osh’s hotel for you and meet you at the airport.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. What kind of clothes should I wear in the area?
    We recommend that you have the following clothes and gear:
  6. Should I get travel insurance?
    Yes, it is even necessary. Before setting off, you should get it covering the sum of 10,000 - 15,000 USD. Though the tour is safe, you understand it is important to be insured against possible risks.
  7. 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.
  8. 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).
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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

 

  • Tour program,
    services, prices
  • How to come. map.
    visas & permits
  • Equipment and clothes

  • FAQ

 

Tour program Bishkek-Bishkek:
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 the hotel.

Day 2 Transfer to the Pamir mountains, “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp.
Transfer to the Pamir mountains along the Pamir Highway to the yurt camp located on the Edelweiss meadow at the foot of Lenin Peak.
Arrival at the camp, accommodation, lunch. Walking to the Lukovaya (Leek) Meadow (3800 m).
Travel time: 3 hrs; altitude difference: +200 m, -200 m.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m).

Day 3 Acclimatization hike to sacred Tulpar-Kol Lake (8 km).
Travel time: 5-6 hrs; altitude difference: -100 m, +100 m; distance: 8 km.
The main attraction of the day is Tulpar-Kul Lake. Locals say that you should come to this lake only with bright thoughts. During a walk to the lake we will see yurts of local people and get acquainted with nomadic way of life.
In the northern part of the lake Tulpar Kol, there is panorama viewpoint to the Lenin Peak against the turquoise lake. Return to the Base camp, rest.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m).

Day 4 Acclimatization hike to a scenic viewing point on the Petrovskiy Peak ridge (4150 m).
Travel time: 4–5 hrs; altitude difference: -550 m, +550 m; distance: 6 km.
The route is led by a guide, without special equipment.
Petrovskiy peak (4700 m) is one of the easier and closer peaks in relation to the Base camp. It fits perfectly for the first stages of the acclimation process. We will ascent to the altitude of approximately 4150 m, where we will see the majestic view of the gran Alay valley, which features numerous lakes, huge Trans-Alay Range, and its main mountain – the Lenin Peak. Return to the Base camp, rest.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m).

Day 5 Ascent to “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4400 m).
Travel time: 6-7 hours; altitude difference: +800 m; distance: 12 km.
The route is led by a guide, without special equipment.
Ascent to the Puteshestvennikov (Travelers) Pass (4150 m). Following is the descent from the pass – it is pretty easy and quick. After that, the trail turns into a virtually horizontal surface and stretches in parallel to the left moraine dump over a very long distance. We then cross a wild mountain river and ascent the trail that leads to the Lenin Glacier. Afterwards, we move along the body of the glacier until we reach “Solnechniy” (“Sunny”) Camp 1, which is located on the middle moraine.
Arrival in the “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4400 m), accommodation, and rest.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4400 m).

Day 6 Ascent to Yukhin Peak (5130 m). Descent to “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4400 m).
Travel time: 6-7 hours; altitude difference: +730 m; -730 m; Distance: 12 km.
The route is led by a guide, without special equipment.
Stage 1: Starting from Camp 1 (4400 m) on the middle moraine of the Lenin glacier. Traversing the glacier crosswise and beginning to ascend the left (orographically) moraine of the Lenin Glacier.
Stage 2: Ascending the moraine’s ridge. The slope’s steepness reaches 20–25°. Entering a gentler area and crossing it towards the southern slope – to a wide couloir leading directly onto the summit of Yukhin Peak (5130 m).
Stage 3: Ascending the right (in the direction of the movement) side of the couloir, the slope’s steepness reaches 30° in some places. Most of the time we walk on snow, in some places on scree of small or medium-size stones. Left turn after the emergence from the couloir. After walking for some 15meters on a narrow snow-covered ridge we reach the upper plateau just beneath the peak and the summit proper.
Stage 4: The group will descend the mountain along the same route as they climbed it.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Solnechniy” Camp 1 (4400 m).

Ascent to Camp 1. Lenin peak
Day 7 Descent to “Edelweiss Meadow” Base Camp (3600 m).
Travel time: 5 hours; altitude difference: -800 m; Distance: 5 km;
Descent to the “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m) by taking the familiar trail through the Traveler’s Pass. Enjoy stunning colored rocks, stone towers and the "Land's Edge" canyon in the Achik-Tash river valley.
On arrival in the Base camp – dinner and rest

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight at “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m).

Day 8 Transfer to Osh.
Travel time: 5 h; distance: 280 km.
After lunch transfer to Osh through the famous Alay Valley, high-altitude Taldyk pass (3645 m) and Chiirchik pass (2408 m).
Arrival in Osh. Check-in at the hotel.

Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Overnight at the hotel.

Descent to Base Camp (3600 m). Lenin peak

Day 9 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.

On your way to Osh, we recommend stopping at the Taldyk pass, looking around the incredible mountains and take a few photos to commemorate these majestic scenery.

Arrival in Osh, accommodation at a hotel. If you wish, you can walk around the city center and visit the Osh market where you can find a big variety of national-style souvenirs.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Osh.

Day 10 Departure from Bishkek.
Transfer to the airport. The end of the program.

Meals: breakfast.

On your way to Osh, we recommend stopping at the Taldyk pass, looking around the incredible mountains and take a few photos to commemorate these majestic scenery.

Arrival in Osh, accommodation at a hotel. If you wish, you can walk around the city center and visit the Osh market where you can find a big variety of national-style souvenirs.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Osh.

COST OF THE TOUR 2025:

The cost of the tour: Standard (tents)
“Edelweiss Meadow” camp
Comfort (yurts)
“Edelweiss Meadow” camp
The cost of the tour for 1 person 930 USD 1220 USD
SGL accommodation +120 USD +240 USD

This tour is guaranteed and will be arranged whatever final number of persons in a group

The cost of the tour includes:

  • Meeting and seeing off at the airport.
  • All transfers according to the program.
  • All needed documents arrangement for visiting the region, ecological fee.
  • Air tickets Bishkek – Osh – Bishkek (Economy class, weight limit for luggage is 15 kg).
  • Accommodation:
    • Accommodation in hotel 3* on twin/double sharing basis with breakfast in Osh (2 nights) and Bishkek (1 night).
    • Accommodation in "Edelweiss Meadow” yurt camp (3600 m):
    • «Standard Option» - accommodation in heated camping tents;
    • «Comfort Option» - accommodation in a comfortable heated yurt, 1–2–3 persons per yurt.
    • Accommodation in "Sunny” Camp 1 (4400 m): camping tents with wooden decks, thermal isolation, foam mattresses.
  • Meals: full board during days 1–6: 3 times a day hot varied meals, including vegetarian;
  • Services of an English-speaking mountain guide;
  • Porter services (up to 10 kg) to carry cargo on horses to Camp 1 (4400 м) and back.
  • Equipment rental (free of charge):

  • Services in “Edelweiss Meadow” Base camp (3600 m):
    • Accommodation in spacious and heated camping tents. The tents are equipped with:
      • Heated national Kyrgyz yurts for taking food and leisure activities.
      • Shower cabins.
      • Sauna.
      • Washstands and toilet.
      • Luggage room.
      • Rental point and shop.
      • Electricity 220 V; 50 Hz.
  • Services in “Solnechniy/ Sunny” Camp 1 (4400 m):
    • Accommodation in spacious camping tents. The tents are equipped with:
      • Services of a doctor.
      • Heated national Kyrgyz yurts for taking food and leisure activities.
      • Washstands and toilet.
      • Luggage room.
      • Electricity 220 V; 50 Hz.

The cost of the tour does not include:

  • Visa invitations and visa fees (if necessary);
  • International flights;
  • Health insurance.
  • Meals in Osh (except breakfast at the hotels).

Additional Services:

  • Supplement for additional night on arrival or departure in hotel 3*:
    • single room – 45 USD/per room /per night;
    • double room – 55 USD/per room /per night.

Bonuses from the company:

  • Climbing certificate.

Accommodation:
This tour comes with the following accommodation:

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

Comfort Option – accommodation in yurts
“Sunny” Camp 1 (4400 m) Accommodation in camping tents
Bishkek Olive Bishkek Hotel 3* or similar
   
"Edelweiss Meadow” Base 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, 1–2–3 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.

" Solnechniy/ Sunny” camp 1 (4400 m).
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.

Transportation.
Depending on the size of a group the following means of transportation are used during the tour:

Group Transport
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.
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

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

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

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

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

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Route Map

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

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

Profile of the route using Google Earth. Yuhin Peak (5,130 m)

Resort in the Pamirs Route Map

 

 

Recommended clothes and equipment:

1 A small backpack for hiking. 18–30 L
2 A sports bag on wheels + waterproof dry bag (optional, but convenient to porter on horses gear to Camp 1 "Sunny", the rest of the things remain in the storage room) 90-120 L + 65-80 L (waterproof dry bag)

Footwear

1 Lightweight trekking boots, ankle locking, with good treads GORE-TEX (Scarpa kailash GTX, Salomon Quest 4D GTX, The North Face Wreck Mid GTX или аналоги)
2 Walking shoes
3 Flip-flops/sandals/crocs

Clothes

1 Assault jacket GORE-TEX
2 Assault trousers GORE-TEX
3 Down jacket or jacket with synthetic insulation (preferably with hood) such as PrimaLoft or ThermoBall etc.

Cloth

1 Thin thermal underwear
2 Fleece jacket
3 Trekking long sleeve
4 T-shirts, cotton and trekking, 2-3 pcs.
5 Walking / trekking trousers
6 Cotton trousers with fouter for the evening in the camp
7 Shorts
8 High casual socks (cotton or thin trekking socks), 3-4 pairs
9 Sleeping socks (woolen) 1 pair
10 Warm hat (wool, fleece)
11 Cap, sun hat with neck protection
12 Buff

Accessories

1 Swimsuit, swimming costume
2 Drinking water bottle
3 Thermos
4 Towel (not more than 1 metre long)  
5 Washing accessories
6 Wet wipes
7 Sunscreen 50 SPF and above
8 Lipstick for sun and wind protection 20 SPF and above
9 Mountain sunglasses (not city sunglasses!) UV protection. Side protection against bright light is important.
10 Personal first-aid kit

  ► Memo: Useful tips for tourists »»

 

  1. What is Vacation in the Pamirs?
  2. What is the best time to arrive for Vacation in the Pamirs?
  3. What is the minimal age for the participation in ‘Vacation in the Pamirs’ program? Can children stay at high altitudes?
  4. What is the night and day temperature in the camps?
  5. What kind of clothes should I wear in the area?
  6. Should I get travel insurance?
  7. What are the chances of running into dangerous creatures such as venomous snakes, spiders, scorpions, ticks?
  8. What services are included in the program?
  9. Can people with health problems take the tour?
  10. What should I do if I feel bad in Camps?
  11. What facilities do the camps feature?
  12. What currency is used in Lenin Peak area?
  1. What is Vacation in the Pamirs?
    Vacation in the Pamirs is a unique tour allowing for combination of several recreational activities. While it provides a lot of adventure opportunities, such as hiking and horse riding, it is also intended for adults with no special training, and children. The tour program is optional; the campers will have complete freedom in planning their stays during the tour.
  2. What is the best time to arrive for Vacation in the Pamirs?
    You can choose one of the four arrival dates to suit your convenience. See the table Dates above.You are to arrive in Osh early on the day chosen, or the day before. The time of departure from Osh to "Edelweiss Meadow Camp" is 06:00. If you arrive on the previous day we can reserve a room in an Osh’s hotel for you and meet you at the airport.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. What kind of clothes should I wear in the area?
    We recommend that you have the following clothes and gear:
  6. Should I get travel insurance?
    Yes, it is even necessary. Before setting off, you should get it covering the sum of 10,000 - 15,000 USD. Though the tour is safe, you understand it is important to be insured against possible risks.
  7. 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.
  8. 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).
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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

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