7-Day Alay Valley Trek: Tulpar-Kol, Sary-Mogol and Jiptik Pass
Overview
A high-altitude trekking adventure through the Alay Valley, featuring Tulpar-Kol Lake, views of Lenin Peak, the Besh-Kol lakes and two challenging mountain passes. The route combines remote yurt stays, Kyrgyz village hospitality and approximately 87 km of hiking.
Why You'll Love This Trip
- Panoramic views of Lenin Peak from Tulpar-Kol, Travelers' Pass and Jiptik Pass
- Cross the high-altitude Sary-Mogol and Jiptik passes
- Discover the alpine Besh-Kol lakes
- Visit the red-rock village of Kojo-Kelen, its waterfall and Blue Cave Pool
- Stay in remote yurt camps and experience traditional Kyrgyz hospitality
Itinerary
Depart from Osh in the morning and drive through the mountain landscapes of southern Kyrgyzstan to Sary-Mogol. Stop for lunch at Alay Travel House, then continue for approximately one hour to the Tulpar-Kol yurt camp. In the afternoon, take an easy acclimatization walk around the lakes and enjoy views of the Pamir-Alay Mountains and Lenin Peak. The total driving distance is approximately 245 km and the journey takes around five hours excluding stops.
Accommodation
- Yurt
Special information
The camp has solar electricity for charging phones, mobile signal, Wi-Fi, a shared solar-heated shower and running-water toilets.
Inclusions and activities
Sary-Mogol, Kojo-Kelen, Tulpar-Kol Lake, Kichik-Alay, Kosh-Moinok, Jiptik Yurt Camp
Private road transfer, Trekking on foot
4 Yurt, 2 Guesthouse, 1 Homestay
- • Scenic drive from Osh through Sary-Mogol
- • Acclimatization walk around Tulpar-Kol
- • Views of Lenin Peak and the Pamir-Alay Mountains
- • Hike towards Travelers' Pass
Before you book you should know
This is a high-altitude trek for travelers aged 16 to 55 with moderate physical fitness and no altitude-related health problems. The itinerary crosses passes above 4,100 metres and includes trekking days of up to eight hours.
Pricing
Group tour
USD $0per seatUp to 15 people