Climbing tour to Yuhin peak and Alay Mountains (8 days trekking tour)

  Discover the Alay Mountains (also known as the Alai Mountains) in southern Kyrgyzstan, one of the most stunning mountain regions in the world that is still unknown…for now. Our Best of Alay Mountains Trek (8-days) combines some of the best trekking and hiking in Kyrgyzstan with stunning mountain landscapes, views of glacier-covered Lenin Peak (7,134 m), high altitude adventure, Kyrgyz nomadic culture, and much more.

Our expert trekking guides will take you on an unforgettable journey through this beautiful, off-the-beaten-track Pamir-Alay mountain range in Kyrgyzstan.

Day 1: Osh- Kozho-Kelen (about 100 km 3.5 hours; Altitude night 2230 m)

Drive from Osh (airport or hotel) to Kozho-Kelen. Along the road you can see exotic nature (mountains, herbs, flowers and shepherds life). As well visible on the way The Papan reservoir, that provides all Osh city residents with water and it is used for irrigation the agriculture of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The road is 100km about 3.5 hours to reach the Kojo Kelen. The condition is dirty but not bad. The road goes along the Ak-Buura river and both sides of road surrounded with green juniper mountains. Upon arrival to Kozho Kelen (2230m asl) we will have lunch at guest house and have an acclimatization hike (2-3 hours). We will visit Blue Grot and waterfall. We will return back to guest house and have a rest and dinner.

Day 2: From Kozho-Kelen to Koshmoinok village (6-7h walking; Altitude night 2820m)

We will begin the second day of the tour on the slopes of the beautiful Cretaceous mountains of Kichik-Alai. First, we cross the Sary-Bel pass (3150m). Then walk to camp in Kosh-Moinok Kosh-Moinok is another scenic area, located in the south-western part of Kyrgyzstan, not far from Sary-Bell. This location is known for its stunning mountain scenery and tranquil environment. It’s often frequented by those looking to explore the Trans-Alay mountain range and enjoy activities such as trekking and camping. The name “Kosh-Moinok” roughly translates to “Two Pastures,” reflecting the region’s pastoral landscape

Day 3: From Kosh-Moinok to yurt camp before the Sary-Mogol pass. (6-7hours walking; Altitude night 3460m)

After a little passage from Kyzyl-Chara there is a small village Sary-Mogul from here we forward to the south side then Go up along the mountain river, in both sides there are cliffs and subalpine and alpine meadows represent a very diversity of landscape. Upon arrival stay in yurt First of all while hiking, every step is visible of crying marmots, Birds in these natural zones are also numerous, and a large number of them are predators: the neck, bearded vulture, golden eagle, owl, and hawk and also exists in this area of ​​rarely visible animals wolf, fox, badger, wild boar, mountain goats, jackals As we approach the height so we feel that we are closer to the mountains of Pamir-Alai

Day 4: Cross the Sary-Mogol’s pass (4300m)- Sary-Mogol town. (Altitude night 2970m)

In fact the distance is not long, but the pass takes time. An incredible sense of the landscape, you feel like in the sky, the height of the Pamir-Alay begins from the Sary-Mogol pass (4300 m) and down the pass like amazing 4 rocky lakes (Besh-Kol) and the water that connects the lakes with each other, finally flows into the cave. After descended from the pass you will come to near a shepherd yurt onward drive to Sary-Mogol.

Day 5: Tulpar Kol lake- Peak Panorama-Tulpar-Kol (6-7 hours walking; Altitude night 3500m)

After breakfast, Our driver takes you to yurt camp (1hour driving). Start walking from Tulpar Kol yurt camp, leave the heavy bags in yurt, walk to the Panorama view lakes enjoy the panoramic view of whole Alay valley, come back for overnight in Tulpar yurt camp. Afternoon you will have more time to relax and get mote resting for upcoming trek.

Day 6: Walk to camp 1 of Lenin peak

Walking to Camp 1 on the way we pass the Base camp of Lenin Peak and Travelers pass (4140m). Approximately after 8 hours you can arrive to Camp 1 is stand at 4400m (a.s.l) and quite cold and snow are permanently lies here. Accommodation altitude is 4400m.

Day 7: Camp 1-Peak Yukhin (3-4h climbing +5/6hours walking in at Camp 1)

After breakfast, start climbing to Peak Yuhina (5300m) One of Acclimatization mountains without crampon and rope can be ascend to the top but it takes a physical strength to reach the top. After successfully reaching the top few minutes for photo enjoying, descent to Advanced camp then after lunch walk to first path of Peak Lenin here you can see the giant view of snow Peaks again come back to night in same tent. for this day you do not need to have special trekking equipment.

Day 8: Arrive back to Tulpar-Kol-onward drive to Osh.

After breakfast you return to the yurt camp in Tulpar-Kol, have a lunch and then drive back to Osh.