Pamir: Lenin peak climbing. 21 days, North side from Bishkek or Tashkent.

Region: Kyrghyzstan, Pamir, Zaalaisky range
Activity: mountaineering expedition
Trip Category: regular
Difficulty: difficult, need of special skill and full set of mountaineering gear. 4 nights hotel accommodation, 17 nights at tents.
Season: July-August. Tours to join: July, 07 - 27 and July, 21 - August, 12: full guided expedition + all logistics. Recommended expansion: Ala-Archa pre-departure acclimatization trip ( us for an offer!).
Special offer: Lenin peak + Communism (Somoni) and/or Korjenevskoy peaks ( us for an offer!)
Special offer: Lenin + Muztag Ata peaks! ( us for an offer!)
Special offer: Lenin + Khan Tengri peaks! ( us for an offer!)
Special offer: Lenin peak from the South side (Tajikistan, Saukdara gl.) us for details! NEW!

Pamir - one of the interpretation of the origin of the word is "The Roof of The World" is one of the world's biggest and highest (up to 7,495 m - Communism peak) mountain land on the south of Central Asia where virtually all kinds of mountain outdoors are possible - from medium trekking to extremely difficult mountaineering. The entire area keeps ecological purity and untouched wild nature so far because of practically absent of industrial development and very rare population.

The ice wall of Lenin Peak (7,134 m high, other name is Kuh-i-Garmo) is unforgettable scenery seen after you reach the Alaisky valley with very rare summer settlements of local herders ("jailau"). Visiting these settlements makes interesting social experience. The climbing of Lenin Peak from North (5A CC mountaineering) is perfect adventure and recommended as preparation to climb much difficult peaks (Communism, Pobeda, Khan-Tengri) due to very few technical climbing is involved but you can obtain excellent high-altitude acclimatization. All the participants who will succesfuly climb the Lenin peak will be awarded with special diploma. Take a look at the route description.

As a tip, we recommend Lenin (Kuh-i-Garmo) peak climbing as a perfect choice for:
a) those who are newbe in high altitude mountaineering and want to climb their 1st 7000+ summit without facing too much or even any technical climbing;
b) those who are going to climb higher summit and want to get proper acclimatization/training;
c) those who is looking for good service for less money (this is the reason if you make a choice between Lenin and Muztag Ata);
d) those who can't feet into helicopter flight schedule for other summits (like Khan Tengri, Pobeda peak, Communism peak etc.)

Itinerary:

Day 1	Arrival to Bishkek or Tashkent. Meeting at airport. Transfer to hotel *** (DBL BB or optional SGL).
Day 2	Flight Bishkek - Osh or transfer Tashkent - Osh, meeting at airport, hotel accommodation *** BB.
Day 3	Trahsfer Osh-Achik-Tash (the base camp on 3500 m aka "Onion Glade"), about 10 hrs* drive on Pamirsky Trakt (Pamir Highway), high pass - 3615 m - en route. Lunch stop in a cafe. Tent accommodation (2 persons tents) at BC.
Day 4	Preparation day. Acclimatization ascent on Petrovskogo peak (4700 m) or Travellers Pass (4150 m) - recommended. Tent accommodation at BC.
Day 5	Climb to the Camp-1 (ABC, 4200 m) through Travellers' Pass (4150 m), about 5 hrs. Tent accommodation (2-persons tent) in ABC (4200 m).
Day 6	Climb to the Camp-2 (5300 m). Steep ice slope, crevasses, then traverse to so-called "Skovorodka" (flat area) and short simple ascent to the Camp-2 site near the rock (small spring here as a rule!).
Day 7	Climb to the Camp-3 (6100 m), via the spur and Peak Razdelnaya (6200 m).
Day 8	Descent to the Camp-1 (ABC). Tent accommodation.
Day 9	Descent to the base camp (BC, 3500 m). Tent accommodation in BC.
Day 10	Day of rest. Tent accommodation in BC.
Day 11	Preparations for climbing (assault attempt). Tent accommodation in BC.
Days 12-14	Climb to the Camp-1 (ABC, 4200 m, tent accommodation), Camp-2 (5300 m) and Camp-3 (6100 m).
Day 15	Ascent to the summit (7134 m). Along the narrow ridge to the "Knife" (steep ice spur with fixed ropes), then on the rocky ridge to the plateau (6900-7000 m) and to the summit. Descent to the Camp-3 reverse way.
Day 16	Descent to the Camp-1 (ABC). Tent accommodation in ABC.
Day 17	Descent to the base camp (3500 m). Tent accommodation in BC.
Day 18	Spare day for the case of bad weather.
Day 19	Transfer to Osh (lunch stop at the cafe en route on Pamir highway). Hotel accommodation *** BB. Optional excursion to holy Sulaimon Hill and cave museum.
Day 20	Flight to Bishkek or transfer to Tashkent. Overnight in hotel.
Day 21	Transfer hotel-airport. Departure from Bishkek or Tashkent.

Note: the itinerary of above is draft one and should be subject to adjust to meet weather conditions, participants' wishes, etc.
* - due to the road renovation, in season-2010 it would be possible to get to BC in 5 hrs only instead of 10!

We offer 3 variants of services (see the differences in what is included below):

Costs (full package, no group size limit!):
From/to Bishkek: EUR 850 per person (service Var. 1); EUR 780 (service Var. 2).
From/to Tashkent: EUR 850 per person (Var. 1 only)
From/to Osh EUR 700 per person (service Var. 1); EUR 620 (service Var. 2) NEW!
Included: OVIR registration, meeting/seeing off and transfers in Bishkek (Tashkent), flight Bishkek - Osh or transfer Tashkent-Osh and return, transfer Osh - Onion Glade BC and return, lunch in cafe on Pamir Highway during transfer Osh-Onion Glade-Osh, 2 nights hotel accommodation in Bishkek (Tashkent) and 2 nights in Osh (***DBL BB), all permits, full board in BC (no stay limit) and ABC: tent accommodation (2 persons tents) and 3 time a day hot meals, toilet, cloak room and sauna in BC and ABC, dining/rest yurt in BC and ABC (Var. 1) or tent (Var. 2), electricity in BC and ABC, medical aid in BC and ABC, guide-instructor and iterpreter in BC and ABC, rescue rangers team registration.
Not included: Travel to and from Bishkek (Tashkent, Osh), visa fees, alcoholic beverages and other luxuries, personal items, insurance, food away from BC, climbing guide and porters.

Costs (standart package, no group size limit!) NEW!:
From/to Bishkek: EUR 545 per person (service Var. 1);
From/to Tashkent: EUR 545 per person (Var. 1 only)
From/to Osh EUR 345 per person (service Var. 1);
Included: OVIR registration, meeting/seeing off and transfers in Bishkek (Tashkent), flight Bishkek - Osh or transfer Tashkent-Osh and return, transfer Osh - Onion Glade BC and return, 1 nights hotel accommodation in Bishkek (Tashkent) and 2 nights in Osh (***DBL BB), all permits, full board in BC (for 4 days) and ABC (for 2 days): tent accommodation (2 persons tents) and 3 time a day hot meals, toilet, cloak room and sauna in BC and ABC, dining/rest yurt in BC and ABC, electricity in BC and ABC, guide-instructor and iterpreter in BC and ABC, rescue rangers team registration.
Not included: Travel to and from Bishkek (Tashkent, Osh), visa fees, alcoholic beverages and other luxuries, personal items, insurance, food away from BC, climbing guide and porters.

Costs (light package, no group size limit!):
From/to Osh EUR 265 per person NEW!
Included: all permits, transfer Osh - Onion Glade BC and return, hotel accommodation (** DBL BB) in Osh for 1 night, tent pick fee in ABC, full board in BC (for 4 days): tent accommodation (2 persons tents) and 3 time a day hot meals, toilet, cloak room and sauna in BC, dining/rest yurt in BC, electricity in BC, guide-instructor and iterpreter in BC, rescue rangers team registration.
Not included: Travel to and from Osh, visa fees, accommodation and meals in BC and ABC, personal items, insurance, food away from BC, climbing guide and porters.

Cost (full guided climbing): please for an offer.
Included: the same as full package + the service of experienced climbing guide and expedition leader.

Special discounts (Var.1): in a case of 50% advance payment prior to Jan., 01 2012 - full package Bishkek-Bishkek EUR 625 only, Osh-Osh EUR 515 only; in a case of 50% advance payment prior to March., 15 2012 - full package Bishkek-Bishkek EUR 695 only, Osh-Osh EUR 580! only;

Options (all packages). The arrival and departure point can be changed with Almaty. Hotel accommodation in Bishkek, Tashkent and Almaty (from * to *****), SGL accommodation, transfers in Almaty, additional excursions (Sulaimoni Hill in Osh is recommended). For service Var.1: climbing guide and porter service, high altitude tent pick service (NEW!), radio communications (walkie-talkie), gasoline and gas cartridges 230 ml sell/refill for stoves at BC and ABC, satellite communication, e-mail, bar, disco, flash cards to CD and DVD record, special climbing food supply, gear rental, additional days FB in BC and ABC. For service Var.2: gear rental, climbing guides and porters, gas cartridges, sat phone. Both variants (Bishkek departure only!): 1 week pre-climbing acclimatization tour near Bishkek (recommended). Ask us for BC/ABC service pricelist!

Air transportation Osh-BC-Osh NEW!

You can get to/from Lenin Peak BC from/to Osh via charter airflight: every Mon and Fri, EUR 150 p/p (8 people group) one way, EUR 250 RT. Note: in a case of group of 8 people the flight is available at any day. Luggage free: 30 kg, overweight - EUR 3 p/kilo.

For more information concerning route description, BC service etc. please ask for the broshure via !

Tailor-made trip. We can offer you any personalized variant of the tour with any set of services for your choice! Just !

Ala-Archa acclimatization trip (recommended)

Day 1. Arrival to Bishkek. Meeting at airport. Transfer to the hotel (you can leave extra gear here). Transfer to Ala-Archa mountain base. Shale accommodation (DBL BB);
Day 2. Ascent to Ratzeka Hut. Tent accommodation.
Day 3. Climbing of Uchitel (The Teacher) peak, Descent to Ratzeka.
Days 4-6. Climbing up Aksai Glacier. Attempt on 2nd Tower of Korona Peak. Descent to Ratzeka.
Day 7. Descent to Ala Archa. Transfer to Bishkek. Hotel accommodation (DBL BB).

For Ala-Archa info please have a look here.

Cost: us for an offer!
Included: Meeting at airport, transfer airport-hotel- Ala Archa and Ala Archa- hotel (car or minibus), 1 night shale accommodation in Ala Archa (DBL BB), 3 times a day hot meals on climbing, tent and rope rental, climbing guide, porter to carry the gear from Ala Archa to Ratzeka and back.