Trekking to the foot of Aksu peak
Trekking Tour in the Pamir Rocky Mountains
| Tour destinations: | Kyrgyzstan, Pamir-Alay area | View the map »» |
| Tour duration: | 9 days / 8 nights, 11 days / 10 nights | Itinerary: (Osh-Osh) | Osh – Uzgarysh village – Layli-Mazar – Uryam – Aksu Peak – Uzgarysh – Osh |
| Itinerary: (Bishkek-Bishkek) | Bishkek – Osh – Uzgarysh village – Layli-Mazar – Uryam – Aksu Peak – Uzgarysh – Osh – Bishkek | |
GUARANTEED DATES OF THE GROUP TOUR IN 2025
OSH – OSH
BISHKEK – BISHKEK
The Aksu Peak (5355 m) trek in Kyrgyzstan is a most beautiful trekking trip in the world of majestic mountains of the Pamir-Alai. This region of the Turkestan Range is famous for its mind-blowing landscapes reminiscent of South American Patagonia, with the difference that the climate in Central Asia is warmer, more stable and better for long hikes.
Young high mountains, whimsical juniper forests, rapid streams and imposing rock faces, vast expanses and fresh winds carrying the scent of pine, green meadows and remoteness from civilization – this wonderful picture is painted by the world’s best artist, Nature.
The guided backpacking trip will culminate at the foot of the grandiose rocky peak of Aksu, the highest summit in the region, with its north face rising vertically into the sky for more than 1500 m above the surrounding area and amazing in its scale!
Accompanying the group is a support team, including a guide, a cook, cooking assistants, and laborers who will take care of all the cooking and setting up of the tent camps. All personal belongings and equipment are carried on horses during the trek. Our guests travel light, enjoying the views and relax. We invite you to an unforgettable trekking to the Aksu peak!
- OSH – OSH
- BISHKEK – BISHKEK
- Itinerary & Cost
- MAP, EQUIPMENT,
SERVICES - FAQ, VISAS, PERMITS
| Tour program (Osh–Osh): | ||
| Day 1 | Early arrival in Osh. Transfer to Uzgarysh village. Meeting at the airport of Osh. Breakfast. Transfer to Uzgarysh village, the starting point of the trekking. Uzgarysh is a typical Kyrgyz mountain village with established centuries-old lifestyle. The local villagers are very hospitable and engaged in animal husbandry, tobacco cultivation and apricot gardening. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at a traditional guesthouse (1200 m). |
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| Day 2 | Laily-Mazar River Valley, confluence with the Uryam River. Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +600 m. In the first half of the day we walk through apple and apricot groves. Towards noon, the valley we travel along narrows into a gorge, and the path crosses the narrow valley of the Layli-Mazar river towards its confluence with the Uryam river. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (1800 m). |
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| Day 3 | Uryam River Valley. Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +1100 m. As we turn into the Uryam valley, we pass through alpine rangelands and across wooded slopes. After we climb a steep and leave behind a narrow section of the gorge, we find ourselves in an upper valley, very picturesque and spacious. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2900 m). |
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| Day 4 | Radial hiking to the upper reaches of the Uryam River. Travel time: 5–6 hours; altitude difference: +400, -400 m. From our camp we make a one-day trip to the upper reaches of the Uryam valley, one of the most beautiful in the region. On our way we enjoy breathtaking views of some of the most expressive landscapes, which include rocky faces, waterfalls and fragrant flowering meadows. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2900 m). |
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| Day 5 | Uryam Pass (3760 m) – Ak-Mechet River Valley. Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +860 m, -950 m. Passage across Uryam Pass (3760m) is one of the most spectacular moments of the route. An easy path and splendid scenes accompany us throughout the day. From the mountain pass we obtain a view of Parus Peak (5037 m) and the top of Sabakh Peak (5283 m). As we descend from the pass, we set a camp, from which we can enjoy the sight of the grandiose north face of Aksu Peak (5355 m). Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2800 m). |
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| Day 6 | Radial hiking to the foot of Aksu peak. Travel time: 5 hours; altitude difference: +500, -500 m. Hiking to the foot of the Aksu (5355 m) north face is the culmination of the entire tour. This pyramidal peak with a snow cap has the north face that drops vertically for almost 2 km. The grandiose cirque is decorated with the following peaks – two-headed Iskander (5120 m), Admiralteyets (5090 m), Petrogradets (5163 m) and Blok (5239 m). Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2800 m). |
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| Day 7 | Descent along Ak-Mechet River Valley to Uzgarysh village. Travel time: 7 hours; altitude difference: -1600 m. Alternating green meadows and juniper forests, crystal streams and sky-high summits are the main components of the tour’s last day, when we descend along the Ak-Mechet river valley. At the Uzgarysh village we have a farewell dinner seasoned with oriental hospitality. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at a guest house (1200 m). |
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| Day 8 | Transfer Uzgarysh village – Osh. After breakfast in a hospitable Kyrgyz house, we will travel back to Osh. Arrival in Osh in the late afternoon. Check-in at the hotel. Leisure time. We recommend taking a self-guided walk through the city center. You can visit the local bazaar where you can buy national souvenirs or the shopping street filled with dozens of shops and street food options. If you’d like, you can also 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. Meals: breakfast, lunch. Overnight at a hotel. |
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| Day 9 | Departure from Osh. Transfer to the airport. The end of the program. Meals: breakfast. |
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This tour is guaranteed and will be arranged whatever final number of persons in a group. | ||||||
Included in the tour price:
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Rental of personal equipment (provided free of charge):
Not Included in the Tour Price:
Additional Services:
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Additional Information::
| ► | All personal belongings and equipment are transported on horseback throughout the entire trekking. Our guests will walk light, carrying only a camera, sunscreen, and a water bottle. The transportation of all equipment, both personal and communal (including any personal belongings), is the responsibility of our staff. |
| ► | Personal equipment is provided free of charge. We provide our guests with necessary personal equipment for the entire tour free of charge:
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| ► | Service staff. The support team includes a guide, a cook, cook assistants, waiters, dishwashers, and laborers. All tasks related to setting up and breaking down the camp, serving meals, preparing food, dishwashing, and transporting personal and public cargo are handled by them. |
| ► | Meals. Throughout the route, three hot and varied meals will be provided, including vegetarian options. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners will be prepared by our cook and his assistants while guests enjoy the views and rest. All necessary cooking utensils and dining tools for personal use will be provided in full. |
Accommodation:
This route includes the following types of accommodation:
| City | Accommodation |
| Uzgarish village | Guesthouse, accommodation for 3-4 people per room |
| Pamir-Alai Mountains | Tent camp |
| Osh | Sunrise Osh Hotel 3* or similar |
| ► | Camping. Accommodation in tents for 2 people. The tents are designed for all weather conditions, they are wind-resistant and waterproof. For comfort, we provide camping mats and sleeping bags. The campsite is equipped with a dining tent, where tables and comfortable folding chairs are set up. For cooking, the staff uses gas cylinders with portable stoves or firewood (collected along the route). The campsite is equipped with portable toilets. Communication devices are always available along the route. |
| ► | Guesthouses. Accommodation in guesthouses will immerse you in the traditions and lifestyle of local people. These are traditional houses located in remote mountain villages. |
| ► | Hotels. We offer accommodation in small cozy hotels, often decorated in national style. Here, modern comfort meets the unique culture of hospitality. |
Transportation.
Depending on the size of a group the following means of transportation are used during the tour:
| Group | Transport |
| Group 1–15 pax | "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter" |
Route Map
Itinerary brief description
This trekking is rather easy and is suitable for anyone with good physical condition. Tourist above 16 and under 65 years of age can join this tour provided they have no serious health problems and their doctor does not object to participation in such kind of tourist activities. Children younger 14 can also join this trekking tour provided they are accompanied by their parents.
Trekking on foot covers from 6km to 12km a day with altitude difference up to 1000m. The route runs at the maximum altitude of 4140m above sea level. Each participant carries his own rucksack with personal belongings, supply of drinking water and first-aid kit. The rest of the gear (the weight of the gear should not exceed 15kg per person), as well as group camping equipment and supply of provisions is transported by pack-horses. Typically the region enjoys rather stable weather: it’s warm and sunny, though some rain is possible, which relieves the monotony of the trip. The daytime temperatures range between +15° to +30°С, whereas at night the temperature can drop as low as +8 or +10°С.
Starting point
Tourists should arrive to Osh - the starting point of the tour on the date the tour begins. All expenses connected with early arrival or late departure on completion of the tour should be covered by tourists themselves. In this case our company can arrange transfers to and from the airport as well as book the hotel.
Additional Information:
► Throughout the trekking, personal things and equipment are carried by horses:
The itinerary includes three river valleys and one mountain pass. Daily trips are from 5 to 15 km long, overnights are in campsites provided with everything necessary for comfortable staying.
► Equipment is provided for personal use:
To make both the trek and your preparations for it as pleasant as possible, we provide our guests with trekking equipment for the entire duration of the tour for free. The list of provided pieces of equipment can be found in the list of included services.
► Meals
Throughout the trekking tour, three times a day you will be provided with diverse hot meals, with attention to vegetarians. The service staff includes a cook, assistant cooks and waiters. Kitchenware for cooking and tableware are also provided in full.
► Tent Camp
Accommodation in tents for 2 persons. Tents are designed for all weather conditions, they are wind-resistant and waterproof, for comfortable stay tourist mats and sleeping bags will be provided. The tent camp is equipped with a big dining-tent with tables and camp chairs. We use camping gas burners and gas bottles or firewood (collected along the way) for cooking. The tent camp is equipped with portable camping WC. Communication means are always available on the route.
List of personal gear provided by Central Asia Travel company
| • | Sleeping bag. |
| • | Sleeping pad. |
| • | Raincoat. |
| • | Telescopic ski sticks for trekking. |
| • | Metallic vacuum flask 0.5 - 1.0 litres. |
| • | Forehead flashlight. |
Personal equipment and clothes which tourist should bring himself
| • | Trekking boots or hiking shoes and/or sandals (Teva, Keen or similar). |
| • | Assault jacket GORE-TEX (RedFox Vector GTX III or similar). |
| • | Suit POLARTEC (for instance, jacket BASK Kondor V3 + trousers BASK Vinson Pro V2) |
| • | Skin tight linen thermals POLARTEC thin thermals to wick moisture away from the skin (for instanceRedFox Dry Zone) |
| • | Thin Gloves, Fleece, Polartec, WindBloc and thick insulated gloves (for instance,RedFox Ice) |
| • | Peaked cap or panama hat + insulated winter hat. |
| • | Knitted T-shirts. |
| • | Thermal socks, like Boreal TREK Thermolite or similar + ordinary socks. |
| • | Backpack 40-60 l. |
| • | Lip balm. |
| • | Sun cream (SPF 25-40). |
| • | Sunglasses. |
| • | First-aid kit (personal). |
Service staff
Service staff includes:
• A mountain guide, the leader of the group responsible for the settling of organizational issues and ensuring of safety during the trek and in associated activities.
• A professional cook responsible for the provision of most delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners (European and Asian cuisine). One of the priorities of our policy is to ensure balanced, healthy, delicious and beautifully served meals even far from civilization.
• Suport team, whose responsibility is to pitch and take down tents, lay the table for meals, wash up, pack the loads on horses, make fire and so on.
Personal things and equipment are carried by horses.
Meals
Throughout the trek programme you will be served hot meals three times a day.
Below you can find the menu of one of the trekking days:
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Breakfast: First dish: cereal porridge (semolina, oats, rice). |
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Lunch: Buffet lunch: assorted bread, fresh salads, canned fish, cheese, sheep cheese, assorted meat appetizers, tea (black and green) sweets, cookies, wafers, fruits (apples, pears), dried fruits (apricot, raisin, figs, etc.), assorted nuts. |
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Dinner: First course - soup (European or local cuisine). |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Who can attempt this trek? Should the participants of the tour have prior trekking experience or prepare themselves physically?
- Can people with health problems participate in this programme?
- Is travel insurance compulsory for this tour?
- What is the weather like in the mountains?
- What are the probabilities of encountering some dangerous creatures (besides relatively harmless mosquitoes) such as snakes, spiders, scorpions, mites etc.?
- Is it allowed to pick up mountain herbs and flowers? Which plants should be avoided?
- How are meals organized during the trek programme?
- How about communication facilities during trek travel?
- How good is Internet access?
- Visa, permits.
- Who can attempt this trek? Should the participants of the tour have prior trekking experience or prepare themselves physically?
This trekking is rather easy and is suitable for anyone with good physical condition. Tourist above 16 and under 65 years of age can join this tour provided they have no serious health problems and their doctor does not object to participation in such kind of tourist activities. Children above 14 can also join this trekking tour provided they are accompanied by their parents.
The offered trekking tour can be graded as simple-average, which means no special skills in mountaineering are required. The escort team consists of an experienced high altitude guide able to choose the right path and advise you on the precautions to be taken in each section of the route. During the tour you will have to trek on foot long distances. Therefore the only condition for those willing to participate in this trekking programme is absence of medical contraindications to such activities. - Can people with health problems participate in this programme?
Please note, that the route of the tour runs through mountains with considerable altitude differences (the maximum altitude is 4140 m above sea level). The participants can experience some symptoms of altitude sickness which disappear when the descent from the mountains starts. Therefore the tour may not be suitable for persons suffering from heart or respiratory problems (hypertension, asthma). We recommend you to consult your doctor before planning this tour. - Is travel insurance compulsory for this tour?
Yes, it is. The medical insurance of up to $ 10,000- 15,000 should be obtained before leaving your homeland. - What is the weather like in the mountains?
In the summer the weather is fair and sunny with daytime temperature reaching +28°С. At night, however, and on rainy days the temperature drops to +8 or + 10ºС which makes the availability of warm jacket rather useful. - What are the probabilities of encountering some dangerous creatures (besides relatively harmless mosquitoes) such as snakes, spiders, scorpions, mites etc.?
Though such a probability exists, it is too small as proved by our long experience of organizing trekking tours. - Is it allowed to pick up mountain herbs and flowers? Which plants should be avoided?
It is advisable not to touch the plants you are not familiar with as some of them can be rather toxic (for example giant fennel can sting you when you touch its leaves). It is forbidden to pick up Red Book plants. The mountain slopes are home to many medicinal herbs including mint, origan, thyme, which you can pick up and brew a delicious ‘mountain tea’. The banks of the rivers are covered with bushes of dog rose and sea-buckthorn. - How are meals organized during the trek programme?
You will be escorted by a cook and other service staff responsible for arranging regular and tasty meals. You don’t need to bother about tableware, kitchen utensils and equipment as we provide all these as well as tables, chairs, and tents throughout the whole trek programme.
Below you can find the menu of one of the trekking days:
Breakfast:
First dish: cereal porridge (semolina, oats, rice).
Second dish: cooked eggs with sausages, omelette, pancakes, thick pancakes, toasted bread, cottage cheese pancake, etc.
Buffet table: cheese, sausage, assorted bread, butter, ketchup, marmalade, chocolate paste, sweets, cookies, wafers, dried cream, honey, sugar, halavah.
Drinks: selection of hot drinks, such as tea (black and green), coffee, cocoa.
Lunch:
Buffet lunch: assorted bread, fresh salads, canned fish, cheese, sheep cheese, assorted meat appetizers, tea (black and green) sweets, cookies, wafers, fruits (apples, pears), dried fruits (apricot, raisin, figs, etc.), assorted nuts.
*In case of camp lunch first course is added.
Dinner:
First course - soup (European or local cuisine).
Second course - various dishes of European cuisine with assorted garnish, as well as a choice of local dishes.
Buffet table: assorted bread, cheese, sausage, ketchup, spices (mustard, various dressings), sweets, cookies, wafers, sugar.
Drinks: selection of hot drinks, such as tea (black and green), coffee, cocoa, thin jelly.
Dessert: watermelon, melon, fruits.
Drinking water is provided from crystal-clear mountain springs. However, it is recommended to drink only boiled water. In cities and during long transfers it is advisable to use bottled water. - How about communication facilities during trek travel?
Cellular telecommunication is available in Osh and on the way to Uzgarysh settlement. In the mountainous areas, especially in mountain valleys, there are difficulties with signal receipt. Tour manager is equipped with portable satellite terminal to provide uninterrupted external link. Moreover, the group is provided with walkie-talkie to ensure trouble-free connection between trekkers. - How good is Internet access?
Internet access is available only in Osh. There are many internet-cafes there. In Uzgarysh settlement and in the mountains there is no Internet access. - Visa, permits.
Kyrgyzstan has considerably simplified its visa policy and today citizens of 70 countries of the world enjoy visa-free access to this Central Asian state.
Visa-free entry to the territory of Kyrgyzstan is granted for the nationals of the Russia, the CIS countries and a number of citizens of European and other foreign countries.
The details on Kyrgyz visa, rules of entry and stay on the territory of Kyrgyzstan you can find here.
To enter the territory of Kyrgyzstan the foreign national must have a foreign passport valid for not less than 6 months following the termination date of the tour.
It is also important that before their trip to Kyrgyzstan foreign nationals arrange travel medical insurance with coverage of up to $10,000-15,000.
In case you can’t find the answer to your question on our site, please call our tour operators team for assistance.
E-mail: adventure@centralasia-travel.com
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:
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List of states granted visa-free stay up to 90 days: Mongolia, Ukraine
List of states granted visa-free stay up to 60 days
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Visa-free access to Kyrgyzstan up to 30 days: Malaysia
In order to enter Kyrgyzstan you are to possess an international passport.
- Itinerary & Cost
- MAP, EQUIPMENT,
SERVICES - FAQ, VISAS, PERMITS
| 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. |
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| Day 2 | Transfer to Uzgarysh village. Transfer to Uzgarysh village, the starting point of the trekking. Uzgarysh is a typical Kyrgyz mountain village with established centuries-old lifestyle. The local villagers are very hospitable and engaged in animal husbandry, tobacco cultivation and apricot gardening. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (1200 m). |
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| Day 3 | Laily-Mazar River Valley, confluence with the Uryam River. Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +600 m. In the first half of the day we walk through apple and apricot groves. Towards noon, the valley we travel along narrows into a gorge, and the path crosses the narrow valley of the Layli-Mazar river towards its confluence with the Uryam river. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (1800 m). |
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| Day 4 | Uryam River Valley. Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +1100 m. As we turn into the Uryam valley, we pass through alpine rangelands and across wooded slopes. After we climb a steep and leave behind a narrow section of the gorge, we find ourselves in an upper valley, very picturesque and spacious. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2900 m). |
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| Day 5 | Radial hiking to the upper reaches of the Uryam River. Travel time: 5–6 hours; altitude difference: +400, -400 m. From our camp we make a one-day trip to the upper reaches of the Uryam valley, one of the most beautiful in the region. On our way we enjoy breathtaking views of some of the most expressive landscapes, which include rocky faces, waterfalls and fragrant flowering meadows. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2900 m). |
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| Day 6 | Uryam Pass (3760 m) – Ak-Mechet River Valley. Travel time: 6–7 hours; altitude difference: +860 m, -950 m. Passage across Uryam Pass (3760m) is one of the most spectacular moments of the route. An easy path and splendid scenes accompany us throughout the day. From the mountain pass we obtain a view of Parus Peak (5037 m) and the top of Sabakh Peak (5283 m). As we descend from the pass, we set a camp, from which we can enjoy the sight of the grandiose north face of Aksu Peak (5355 m). Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2800 m). |
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| Day 7 | Radial hiking to the foot of Aksu peak. Travel time: 5 hours; altitude difference: +500, -500 m. Hiking to the foot of the Aksu (5355 m) north face is the culmination of the entire tour. This pyramidal peak with a snow cap has the north face that drops vertically for almost 2 km. The grandiose cirque is decorated with the following peaks – two-headed Iskander (5120 m), Admiralteyets (5090 m), Petrogradets (5163 m) and Blok (5239 m). Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in a tent (2800 m). |
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| Day 8 | Descent along Ak-Mechet River Valley to Uzgarysh village. Travel time: 7 hours; altitude difference: -1600 m. Alternating green meadows and juniper forests, crystal streams and sky-high summits are the main components of the tour’s last day, when we descend along the Ak-Mechet river valley. At the Uzgarysh village we have a farewell dinner seasoned with oriental hospitality. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at a guest house (1200 m). |
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| Day 9 | Transfer Uzgarysh village – Osh. After breakfast in a hospitable Kyrgyz house, we will travel back to Osh. Arrival in Osh in the late afternoon. Check-in at the hotel. Leisure time. We recommend taking a self-guided walk through the city center. You can visit the local bazaar where you can buy national souvenirs or the shopping street filled with dozens of shops and street food options. If you’d like, you can also 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. Meals: breakfast, lunch. Overnight at a hotel. |
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| 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. |
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| Day 11 | Departure from Bishkek. Transfer to the airport. The end of the program. Meals: breakfast. |
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This tour is guaranteed and will be arranged whatever final number of persons in a group. | ||||||
Included in the tour price:
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Rental of personal equipment (provided free of charge):
Not Included in the Tour Price:
Additional Services:
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Additional Information::
| ► | All personal belongings and equipment are transported on horseback throughout the entire trekking. Our guests will walk light, carrying only a camera, sunscreen, and a water bottle. The transportation of all equipment, both personal and communal (including any personal belongings), is the responsibility of our staff. |
| ► | Personal equipment is provided free of charge. We provide our guests with necessary personal equipment for the entire tour free of charge:
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| ► | Service staff. The support team includes a guide, a cook, cook assistants, waiters, dishwashers, and laborers. All tasks related to setting up and breaking down the camp, serving meals, preparing food, dishwashing, and transporting personal and public cargo are handled by them. |
| ► | Meals. Throughout the route, three hot and varied meals will be provided, including vegetarian options. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners will be prepared by our cook and his assistants while guests enjoy the views and rest. All necessary cooking utensils and dining tools for personal use will be provided in full. |
Accommodation:
This route includes the following types of accommodation:
| City | Accommodation |
| Uzgarish village | Guesthouse, accommodation for 3-4 people per room |
| Pamir-Alai Mountains | Tent camp |
| Osh | Sunrise Osh Hotel 3* or similar |
| ► | Camping. Accommodation in tents for 2 people. The tents are designed for all weather conditions, they are wind-resistant and waterproof. For comfort, we provide camping mats and sleeping bags. The campsite is equipped with a dining tent, where tables and comfortable folding chairs are set up. For cooking, the staff uses gas cylinders with portable stoves or firewood (collected along the route). The campsite is equipped with portable toilets. Communication devices are always available along the route. |
| ► | Guesthouses. Accommodation in guesthouses will immerse you in the traditions and lifestyle of local people. These are traditional houses located in remote mountain villages. |
| ► | Hotels. We offer accommodation in small cozy hotels, often decorated in national style. Here, modern comfort meets the unique culture of hospitality. |
Transportation.
Depending on the size of a group the following means of transportation are used during the tour:
| Group | Transport |
| Group 1–15 pax | "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter" |
Route Map
Itinerary brief description
This trekking is rather easy and is suitable for anyone with good physical condition. Tourist above 16 and under 65 years of age can join this tour provided they have no serious health problems and their doctor does not object to participation in such kind of tourist activities. Children younger 14 can also join this trekking tour provided they are accompanied by their parents.
Trekking on foot covers from 6km to 12km a day with altitude difference up to 1000m. The route runs at the maximum altitude of 4140m above sea level. Each participant carries his own rucksack with personal belongings, supply of drinking water and first-aid kit. The rest of the gear (the weight of the gear should not exceed 15kg per person), as well as group camping equipment and supply of provisions is transported by pack-horses. Typically the region enjoys rather stable weather: it’s warm and sunny, though some rain is possible, which relieves the monotony of the trip. The daytime temperatures range between +15° to +30°С, whereas at night the temperature can drop as low as +8 or +10°С.
Starting point
Tourists should arrive to Osh - the starting point of the tour on the date the tour begins. All expenses connected with early arrival or late departure on completion of the tour should be covered by tourists themselves. In this case our company can arrange transfers to and from the airport as well as book the hotel.
Additional Information:
► Throughout the trekking, personal things and equipment are carried by horses:
The itinerary includes three river valleys and one mountain pass. Daily trips are from 5 to 15 km long, overnights are in campsites provided with everything necessary for comfortable staying.
► Equipment is provided for personal use:
To make both the trek and your preparations for it as pleasant as possible, we provide our guests with trekking equipment for the entire duration of the tour for free. The list of provided pieces of equipment can be found in the list of included services.
► Meals
Throughout the trekking tour, three times a day you will be provided with diverse hot meals, with attention to vegetarians. The service staff includes a cook, assistant cooks and waiters. Kitchenware for cooking and tableware are also provided in full.
► Tent Camp
Accommodation in tents for 2 persons. Tents are designed for all weather conditions, they are wind-resistant and waterproof, for comfortable stay tourist mats and sleeping bags will be provided. The tent camp is equipped with a big dining-tent with tables and camp chairs. We use camping gas burners and gas bottles or firewood (collected along the way) for cooking. The tent camp is equipped with portable camping WC. Communication means are always available on the route.
List of personal gear provided by Central Asia Travel company
| • | Sleeping bag. |
| • | Sleeping pad. |
| • | Raincoat. |
| • | Telescopic ski sticks for trekking. |
| • | Metallic vacuum flask 0.5 - 1.0 litres. |
| • | Forehead flashlight. |
Personal equipment and clothes which tourist should bring himself
| • | Trekking boots or hiking shoes and/or sandals (Teva, Keen or similar). |
| • | Assault jacket GORE-TEX (RedFox Vector GTX III or similar). |
| • | Suit POLARTEC (for instance, jacket BASK Kondor V3 + trousers BASK Vinson Pro V2) |
| • | Skin tight linen thermals POLARTEC thin thermals to wick moisture away from the skin (for instanceRedFox Dry Zone) |
| • | Thin Gloves, Fleece, Polartec, WindBloc and thick insulated gloves (for instance,RedFox Ice) |
| • | Peaked cap or panama hat + insulated winter hat. |
| • | Knitted T-shirts. |
| • | Thermal socks, like Boreal TREK Thermolite or similar + ordinary socks. |
| • | Backpack 40-60 l. |
| • | Lip balm. |
| • | Sun cream (SPF 25-40). |
| • | Sunglasses. |
| • | First-aid kit (personal). |
Service staff
Service staff includes:
• A mountain guide, the leader of the group responsible for the settling of organizational issues and ensuring of safety during the trek and in associated activities.
• A professional cook responsible for the provision of most delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners (European and Asian cuisine). One of the priorities of our policy is to ensure balanced, healthy, delicious and beautifully served meals even far from civilization.
• Suport team, whose responsibility is to pitch and take down tents, lay the table for meals, wash up, pack the loads on horses, make fire and so on.
Personal things and equipment are carried by horses.
Meals
Throughout the trek programme you will be served hot meals three times a day.
Below you can find the menu of one of the trekking days:
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Lunch: Buffet lunch: assorted bread, fresh salads, canned fish, cheese, sheep cheese, assorted meat appetizers, tea (black and green) sweets, cookies, wafers, fruits (apples, pears), dried fruits (apricot, raisin, figs, etc.), assorted nuts. |
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Dinner: First course - soup (European or local cuisine). |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Who can attempt this trek? Should the participants of the tour have prior trekking experience or prepare themselves physically?
- Can people with health problems participate in this programme?
- Is travel insurance compulsory for this tour?
- What is the weather like in the mountains?
- What are the probabilities of encountering some dangerous creatures (besides relatively harmless mosquitoes) such as snakes, spiders, scorpions, mites etc.?
- Is it allowed to pick up mountain herbs and flowers? Which plants should be avoided?
- How are meals organized during the trek programme?
- How about communication facilities during trek travel?
- How good is Internet access?
- Visa, permits.
- Who can attempt this trek? Should the participants of the tour have prior trekking experience or prepare themselves physically?
This trekking is rather easy and is suitable for anyone with good physical condition. Tourist above 16 and under 65 years of age can join this tour provided they have no serious health problems and their doctor does not object to participation in such kind of tourist activities. Children above 14 can also join this trekking tour provided they are accompanied by their parents.
The offered trekking tour can be graded as simple-average, which means no special skills in mountaineering are required. The escort team consists of an experienced high altitude guide able to choose the right path and advise you on the precautions to be taken in each section of the route. During the tour you will have to trek on foot long distances. Therefore the only condition for those willing to participate in this trekking programme is absence of medical contraindications to such activities. - Can people with health problems participate in this programme?
Please note, that the route of the tour runs through mountains with considerable altitude differences (the maximum altitude is 4140 m above sea level). The participants can experience some symptoms of altitude sickness which disappear when the descent from the mountains starts. Therefore the tour may not be suitable for persons suffering from heart or respiratory problems (hypertension, asthma). We recommend you to consult your doctor before planning this tour. - Is travel insurance compulsory for this tour?
Yes, it is. The medical insurance of up to $ 10,000- 15,000 should be obtained before leaving your homeland. - What is the weather like in the mountains?
In the summer the weather is fair and sunny with daytime temperature reaching +28°С. At night, however, and on rainy days the temperature drops to +8 or + 10ºС which makes the availability of warm jacket rather useful. - What are the probabilities of encountering some dangerous creatures (besides relatively harmless mosquitoes) such as snakes, spiders, scorpions, mites etc.?
Though such a probability exists, it is too small as proved by our long experience of organizing trekking tours. - Is it allowed to pick up mountain herbs and flowers? Which plants should be avoided?
It is advisable not to touch the plants you are not familiar with as some of them can be rather toxic (for example giant fennel can sting you when you touch its leaves). It is forbidden to pick up Red Book plants. The mountain slopes are home to many medicinal herbs including mint, origan, thyme, which you can pick up and brew a delicious ‘mountain tea’. The banks of the rivers are covered with bushes of dog rose and sea-buckthorn. - How are meals organized during the trek programme?
You will be escorted by a cook and other service staff responsible for arranging regular and tasty meals. You don’t need to bother about tableware, kitchen utensils and equipment as we provide all these as well as tables, chairs, and tents throughout the whole trek programme.
Below you can find the menu of one of the trekking days:
Breakfast:
First dish: cereal porridge (semolina, oats, rice).
Second dish: cooked eggs with sausages, omelette, pancakes, thick pancakes, toasted bread, cottage cheese pancake, etc.
Buffet table: cheese, sausage, assorted bread, butter, ketchup, marmalade, chocolate paste, sweets, cookies, wafers, dried cream, honey, sugar, halavah.
Drinks: selection of hot drinks, such as tea (black and green), coffee, cocoa.
Lunch:
Buffet lunch: assorted bread, fresh salads, canned fish, cheese, sheep cheese, assorted meat appetizers, tea (black and green) sweets, cookies, wafers, fruits (apples, pears), dried fruits (apricot, raisin, figs, etc.), assorted nuts.
*In case of camp lunch first course is added.
Dinner:
First course - soup (European or local cuisine).
Second course - various dishes of European cuisine with assorted garnish, as well as a choice of local dishes.
Buffet table: assorted bread, cheese, sausage, ketchup, spices (mustard, various dressings), sweets, cookies, wafers, sugar.
Drinks: selection of hot drinks, such as tea (black and green), coffee, cocoa, thin jelly.
Dessert: watermelon, melon, fruits.
Drinking water is provided from crystal-clear mountain springs. However, it is recommended to drink only boiled water. In cities and during long transfers it is advisable to use bottled water. - How about communication facilities during trek travel?
Cellular telecommunication is available in Osh and on the way to Uzgarysh settlement. In the mountainous areas, especially in mountain valleys, there are difficulties with signal receipt. Tour manager is equipped with portable satellite terminal to provide uninterrupted external link. Moreover, the group is provided with walkie-talkie to ensure trouble-free connection between trekkers. - How good is Internet access?
Internet access is available only in Osh. There are many internet-cafes there. In Uzgarysh settlement and in the mountains there is no Internet access. - Visa, permits.
Kyrgyzstan has considerably simplified its visa policy and today citizens of 70 countries of the world enjoy visa-free access to this Central Asian state.
Visa-free entry to the territory of Kyrgyzstan is granted for the nationals of the Russia, the CIS countries and a number of citizens of European and other foreign countries.
The details on Kyrgyz visa, rules of entry and stay on the territory of Kyrgyzstan you can find here.
To enter the territory of Kyrgyzstan the foreign national must have a foreign passport valid for not less than 6 months following the termination date of the tour.
It is also important that before their trip to Kyrgyzstan foreign nationals arrange travel medical insurance with coverage of up to $10,000-15,000.
In case you can’t find the answer to your question on our site, please call our tour operators team for assistance.
E-mail: adventure@centralasia-travel.com
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:
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List of states granted visa-free stay up to 90 days: Mongolia, Ukraine
List of states granted visa-free stay up to 60 days
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Visa-free access to Kyrgyzstan up to 30 days: Malaysia
In order to enter Kyrgyzstan you are to possess an international passport.
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