From Osh to the foothills of Lenin Peak

8:00. Meeting with the guide, short briefing, departure from Osh to the Alay Valley (200 km, 5 hours with stops for photo sessions). Along the way, enjoy magnificent natural landscapes. While crossing the Alay Range, we will pass two mountain passes: Chyyyrchyk (2,400 m) and Taldyk (3,615 m), and stop in the district center of Gulcha, where we will visit the Kurmanjan Datka Museum – the “Queen” of the Pamirs – an extraordinary woman who ruled over the peoples of the region in the late 19th – early 20th century.
13:30. Arrival in the mountain village of Sary-Tash, located at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level, from where a view opens onto the Alay Valley and the Pamirs. The vast Alay Valley (length – 150 km, width – 8–25 km, relative elevation from 2,200 to 3,500 m above sea level) is a geological and geographical boundary between two mountain systems: the Pamirs and the Gissar-Alay.
13:30 – 14:30. Lunch at a local café.
14:30. Then we continue our journey through the village of Sary-Mogol to the picturesque mountain lake Tulpar-Kul (85 km / ~1.5 hours). Accommodation in a yurt camp by the lake at high altitude. You’ll be warmly welcomed with traditional boorsoks, kaymak, and true mountain hospitality. Cozy yurts for 2 people with heating, electricity, and mobile signal. Behind you lies a fantastic transition from the heat of the Fergana Valley to the coolness of the Pamirs: warm during the day, refreshing at night. And the starry sky here is like a planetarium.
20:00 – Dinner at the yurt camp, prepared by local residents.

08:00 – Breakfast
08:30 – Hike to the foothills of Lenin Peak (7,134 m), one of the most famous seven-thousanders in the world. The walk to the mountaineers’ base camp will take about 3 hours. (Horse rental available upon request.) Along the way, enjoy picturesque views of the surrounding peaks, lakes, and alpine meadows. If you're lucky, you may spot a fairly large herd of yaks.
11:30 – The next 5 km to Lukovaya Polyana (3,450 m) will be covered by off-road vehicle (GAZ-66 or Starex), taking 30–40 minutes. Lukovaya Polyana is a green terrace with breathtaking views of glaciers descending into the valley. A magnificent panorama of mountain lakes and the majestic Pamirs. To the north is the Alay Range, against which the Pamirs look truly grand. This place is perfect for photos, peace, and inspiration.
13:00 – Return to the mountaineers’ base camp
13:30 – Lunch at the mountaineers’ base camp
14:30 – 20:00 – Return to Osh (~4 hours on the road)