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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.

Start: Tulpar-Kol LakeEnd: Sary-Mogol
Duration7 days
Group sizeup to 15
Minimum age16 years old
Physical rating
FromUSD $0

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

Destinations

Sary-Mogol, Kojo-Kelen, Tulpar-Kol Lake, Kichik-Alay, Kosh-Moinok, Jiptik Yurt Camp

Transport

Private road transfer, Trekking on foot

Accommodation

4 Yurt, 2 Guesthouse, 1 Homestay

Included activities
  • 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 seat

Up to 15 people

Private tour

USD $0whole vehicle