Trekking to the foot of Khan-Tengri Peak Base Camp, 12 days

Category: TREKKING/HIKING

Trekking to the foot of Khan-Tengri Peak Base Camp, 12 days

Highlights

Duration: 12 days

Type: Trekking.

Difficulty: Medium-Strenuous

Season: June – August

Meals: Meals: Full Catering (from begging till the end of a program)

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Overview

Central Tien Shan, located on the border of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China, is one of the most popular mountaineering spots in the world. The route belongs to one of the most famous and picturesque trekking paths in Kyrgyzstan

Route: Bishkek – Karakol – Turgon AkSuu gorge – Chon Ashuu pass (4,000m) – Echkili-Tash – Tuz Gorge – Tyz pass (4,000m) – South Enylchek gorge – South Enylchek glacier – Merzbacher base – KhanTengri base camp (4,100m)- Karkyra base – Issyk-Kul Lake – Bishkek

Brief description:

Trekkers can feel the power of the glacier in the south Enylchek valley, which is the second largest glacier in the world outside of the polar ice caps, with a length of more than 60 km.

The appointment is at the base camp at the foot of the Great Mountains. There is a beautiful view of the highest points of the Tien Shan mountains – Victory (Tomur 7 439 m) and Khan Tengri (6 995 m). Kan Too, the seond highest peak in this range, is the treasure of the Tien Shan. It is said that only a few other mountains can compete with the beauty of Khan Tengri. When the sun sets, all the surrounding mountains are left in darkness while Khan Tengri is covered by the last ray of light of the day, taking a blood-red color. This magnificent view explains why this mountain range has been renamed after the “Celestial Mountains”.

We invite you to join us on this adventure through the unforgettable experience of this famous glacier.

After all this dreamlike landscape in this land of legends, the group will experience an exceptional aerial view of the impressive summits and glaciers aboard a Soviet military helicopter on their way back to Karkyra base camp, where our transport will be waiting for the group.

Conditions of the program: We strongly ask you to contact us at least one month before the start dates of trekking to prepare your border permits.

Equipment: Participants must have their equipment such as backpacks, desirable to have a personal sleeping bag, warm clothes, good trekking shoes, trekking poles, etc. (The whole structure of personal equipment) or rent it in Kyrgyzstan Destinations office.

Physical requirements: Participants must be in good physical condition. Feel comfortable in transitions over long distances, rapid changes in the weather and spending the night on the glaciers. Differences of heights range from 300 to 500 m in a vertical elevation. the maximum elevation 4100 m.

Itinerary

Day 1

Bishkek – Issykkul Lake – Karakol (400km)

Upon arrival the group will be met by local English-speaking guide at Bishkek/Manas International Airport. Drive to Karakol along the northern shore of the Issyk-Kul Lake. On the way visit to the Burana Tower in Tokmok, en-route café, a stop to the petroglyphs in Cholpon Ata and an excursion in Karakol, in the presence of our English-speaking guide. Lodging in a local partner’s house with a clean shower/toilet, amazing breakfast. Dinner at the local restaurant by your own. Meals: no meals

Day 2

Karakol – Echkili Tash (150 km)

After breakfast transfer to Echkili Tash for about 5 hours driving by Russian old GAS 66 truck 4WD. You arrive at the military border post Echkili-Tash, border checking. Picnic lunch. Afterwards cross the Tyz River. Dinner and lodging in tents. Sleep at the campsite (3,200 m.) Trekking time: 2-3 hours.

Meals: full board.

Day 3

Pass Tyz

Breakfast at the campsite, Pack and start trekking to Pass Tyz. Lunchbox. After lunch continue trekking through Alpine Mountains and rivers, camp under the Pass (3,500 m). Dinner and lodging in tents. Trekking time: 5-6 hours.

Meals: full board.

Day 4

Tyz – Enilchek Gorge

Breakfast at the campsite and continue trekking to Enilchek Gorge, crossing the Tyz Pass (4,000m). Lunchbox. Afterwards You will go down to the gorge Enylchek. Dinner and lodging in tents, campsite Chon-Tash (2,900 m). Trekking time: 5-6 hours. Meals: full board.

Day 5

Enilchek Glacier

After Breakfast start trekking through Glacier Inylchek. Walk till the end of glacier Inylchek. Lunchbox. Dinner and overnight in a tent, which is located on the right side of Moraine. Trekking time is 5-6 hours. Meals: full board.

Day 6

Mertsbaher Lake

After breakfast, afterwards continue trekking to the Mertsbaher meadow. Lunchbox. You will come to Lake Mertsbaher, camp is (3,300 m). Dinner and overnight in tents. Trekking time: 5-6 hours. Meals: full board.

Day 7

Glacier Komsomol

After Breakfast start Hiking up along the glacier Southern Enelchek, by the glacier Komsomol. Lunchbox. Dinner and lodging in tents. Trekking time: 5-6 hours. Meals: full board.

Day 8

Glacier Proletarskiy

Breakfast. Start hiking up along the glacier Southern Enelchek. Lunchbox. Continue trekking through the most beautiful Celestial Mountains to Proletarskiy Glacier (3,900m). Dinner and lodging in tents. Trekking time 5-6 hours. Meals: full board.

Day 9

Zvezdochka Glacier

Breakfast at the campsite. Start hiking up to the glacier Southern Enelchek till the junction with the glacier Zvezdochka. Lunchbox. The basic camp is here – camp (4,100m). Dinner and lodging in tents. Trekking time is 5-6 hours.

Meals: full board.

Day 10

South Enilchek Base Camp

Breakfast.This day is relaxing day, and You can enjoy with the view of the highest mountains like: Khan Tengri (7010m) and Peak of Victory (7439m). Dinner and lodging in tents. Meals: full board.

Day 11

Karkaraa Valley – Cholpon Ata

Breakfast. Afternoon flight by helicopter to the base camp Karkara. Lunch with traditional food. Transfer to Yssykkul Lake. Dinner and accommodation at the resort (170 km, 2-3 hours). Meals: full board.

Day 12

Bishkek – Airport Manas (45 km)

Enjoy your breakfast buffet at the Hotel, afterwards transfer to Airport Manas. End of the program. Meals: breakfast

Price 2025 is by request

What's included

Included

Transfer by Minivan Airport – Karakol
Transfer Karakol- Echkili-Tash by Russian all road GAS- 66 truck
Border zone permit
1 Mountain Guide (English speaking)
1 Cook
6 Porters for luggage (every porter carries 15 kg of commercial weight)
Helicopter flight from base camp South Enilchek to the base camp Karkara (group and guide)
Transfer Karkara valley – Issyk-Kul Lake – Bishkek Airport
Accommodation in Family Guest House in Karakol – 1 night: 2 rooms
Lodging in the tents during trekking = 2 tents
Lodging in a South Inylchek Base Camp = 2 nights
Accommodation at Simiram Beach Resort 4* (breakfast, dinner) = 2 rooms
Full board during trekking time with all kitchen utensils
Rent of Kitchen tent
All local taxes

Not included

International flights to and from Bishkek
Lodging/ meals in Bishkek
Medical/evacuation insurance for extreme sports with coverage of 30 000 EUR
Excursions not included in the program
Tips for driver and other personnel
Sleeping bags, sleeping mats
Porters for personal belonging and luggage: 1 porters service costs 75$ per day per porter (12 days including back way to home) and carries 15 km of commercial weight