Alay Travel Guide

Day 1. Osh- Kozho-Kelen (about 100 km 3.5 hours; Altitude night 2230m)

Drive from Osh (airport or hotel) to Kozho Kelen. Along the road you can see exotic nature (mountains, herbs, flowers and shepherds life). As well visible on the way The Papan reservoir, that provides all Osh city residents with water and it is used for irrigation the agriculture of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The road is 100km about 3.5 hours to reach the KojoKelen. The condition is dirty but not bad. The road goes along the Ak-Buura river and both sides of road surrounded with green juniper mountains. Upon arrival to Kozho Kelen (2230m asl) we will have lunch at guest house and have an acclimatization hike (2-3 hours). We will visit Blue Grot and waterfall. We will return back to guest house and have a rest and dinner.

Day 2. From Kozho-Kelen to Koshmoinok village (6-7h walking; Altitude night 2820m)

We will begin the second day of the tour on the slopes of the beautiful Cretaceous mountains of Kichik-Alai. First, we cross the Sary-Bel pass (3150m). Then walk to camp in Kosh-Moinok
Kosh-Moinok is another scenic area, located in the south-western part of Kyrgyzstan, not far from Sary-Bell. This location is known for its stunning mountain scenery and tranquil environment. It’s often frequented by those looking to explore the Trans-Alay mountain range and enjoy activities such as trekking and camping. The name «Kosh-Moinok» roughly translates to «Two Pastures,» reflecting the region’s pastoral landscape.

Day 3. From Kosh-Moinok to yurt camp before the Sary-Mogol pass.

After a little passage from Kyzyl-Chara there is a small village Sary-Mogul from here we forward to the south side then Go up along the mountain river, in both sides there are cliffs and subalpine and alpine meadows represent a very diversity of landscape. Upon arrival stay in yurt
First of all while hiking, every step is visible of crying marmots, birds in these natural zones are also numerous, and a large number of them are predators: the neck, bearded vulture, golden eagle, owl, and hawk and also exists in this area of ​​rarely visible animals wolf, fox, badger, wild boar, mountain goats, jackals
As we approach the height so we feel that we are closer to the mountains of Pamir-Alai

Day 4. Cross the Sary-Mogol’s pass (4300m)- Sary-Mogoltown. Altitude night 2970m)

Steep pass In fact the distance is not long, but the pass takes time. An incredible sense of the landscape, you feel like in the sky, the height of the Pamir-Alay begins from the Sary-Mogol pass (4300 m) and down the pass lie amazing 4 rocky lakes (Besh-Kol) and the water that connects the lakes with each other, finally flows into the cave. After descended from the pass you will come to near a shepherd yurt onward drive to Sary-Mogol

Day5. Tulpar Kol lake- Peak Panorama-Tulpar-Kol (6-7 hours walking; Altitude night 3500m)

After breakfast, Our driver takes you to yurt camp (1hour driving). Start walking from Tulpar Kol yurt camp, leave the heavy bags in yurt, walk to the Panorama view lakes enjoy the panoramic view of whole Alay valley, come back for overnight in Tulpar yurt camp. Afternoon you will have more time to relax and get mote resting for upcoming trek

Day 6. Walk to advanced camp

Walking to advanced camp on the way we pass the Base camp of Lenin Peak and Travelers pass(4140m). Approximately after 8 hours you can arrive to Advanced camp (other name camp1) is stand at 4400m (a.s.l) and quite cold and snow are permanently lies here.
Accommodation altitude is 4400m.

Day 7. Advanced camp-Peak Yukhin

After breakfast, start climbing to Peak Uhinia (5300m)
One of Acclimatization mountains without crampon and rope can be ascend to the top but it takes a physical
strength to reach the top. After successfully reaching the top few minutes for photo enjoying, descent to Advanced
camp then after lunch walk until climbing path of Peak Lenin here you can see the giant view of snow Peaks again come
back to night in same tent

Day 8. Arrive back to Tulpar-Kol-onward drive to Sary-Mogol.

Return to Tulpar-kol (7 hours) after breakfast you return to the yurt camp in Tulpar-Kol then afternoon drive back to SaryMogol or stay in yurt camp then next day morning drive to Osh.

Day9. Arrive back to Osh

Driving through Alay valley is almost a travelling, by the way you can see a fantastic mountains with different colors the total distance cover 220km 3.5h driving.
The road serves as a crucial transportation link between Osh city, a major commercial and cultural center, and the Alay Valley, an area known for its stunning natural beauty and mountainous terrain. Overall, the Alay-Osh Road is not just a transportation route but also a gateway to experiencing the stunning natural
landscapes and cultural richness of southern Kyrgyzstan.