TO THE HIGHEST PEAKS OF TIEN SHAN (T-09)
Duration 21 days. July – August
Itinerary
Day-1. Arrival in Bishkek Check in a hotel.
Day-2. Transfer to the Issyk – Kul lake. Hotel.
Day-3. Transfer to the Dzhergalan gorge and a short walk to the camp site.
Day-4. Cross the nameless pass 2800m.Ascent time from the stop to the pass
is 2-3 hours. Descent from the pass to the Dzhergalan river along the narrow
gorge 1.5 hour. Descent from the pass to the Tjup river valley. Altogether the
hike time is 6-9 hours.
Day-5. Cross the Ashu-Tor pass to upper reaches of the Dzhanalach river which
flows into a wide valley. You can get acquainted with herdsmen?s life there.
Hike time is 5-8 hours.
Day-6. Hike to the south along the Dzhanalach river valley to Echkilitash pass
(4-6 hours).
Day-7. After 3-hours descent along the left slope of the Echkilitash gorge the part
comes to the Sari-Dzhas river. Here you should turn to the left. After 5 km you
should cross Sari-Dzhas and ascend to the Saridzhaski range along its tributary
the Tjuz river.
Day-8. Crossing over Tjuz pass (4001m).It is possible to by pass the glacier walking
on scree to the right. It takes you 3-4 hours to ascend the pass. Descend on the scree and a grassy slope to the Inylchek river. Hike time 6-7 hours.
Day 9-10. The lower part of the Inylchek glacier is covered with stones and moraines
and is not difficult. It takes you 10 hours to go to the Merzbakher glade, so it is
necessary to make intermediate overnight camp.
Day 11-12. Crossing the Merzbakher glade to the Inylchek camp. It takes you 12-14 h
so it is necessary to pitch an intermediate bivouac on the central moraine.
Sometimes, when you are crossing the ice-bridges, you must use roping.
Day 13-14. Two acclimatisation days in the Inylchek camp (4000 m). Radial Hikes to
get acquainted with the area and visit to moraine lakes. In the evening of the second day – cross the Zvjozdotchka glacier to Dike Peak.
Day-15. Ascend of the Dike Peak (5250 m). A nice view of the highest summits oh
Tien Shan opens from the peak. (Time of the ascent and descent is 8-10 hours).
Day-16. Return to the base camp.
Day-17. Helicopter flight to the Maida-Adir base.
Day-18. Bus ride over the Chon-Ashu pass to Issyk-Kul lake.
Day-19. Rest by the lake.
Day-20. Transfer to Bishkek. Hotel.
Day-21. Departure from Bishkek.
Services included
1- Transport for transfers and excursions.
2- Hotel accommodation with breakfast at tourist class hotels.
3- All meals during trek.
4- Sleeping tents , mattress, kitchen tents , cooking equipment , kitchen staff.
5- English speaking guide.
6- Porters to carry 12 Kg of personal baggage during trek.
7- Mess tent for a group above 04 Pax.
8- Sleeping bags.
9- Trekking Permit.
Not included
Ruck sacks, personal nature clothing and equipment, first aid kit/medicines, personal insurance, rescue services, airfare, visa fee.
Note: Trip itinerary and other arrangements can be changed as desired.
