Fixed dates – Ascent Teacher Peak (4530 m) + Yukhin Peak (5130 m)

Description

This tour gives you the opportunity to climb two famous peaks of Kyrgyzstan - Uchitel Peak 4530 m and Yukhina Peak 5130 m. To climb these peaks you will not need special climbing equipment or special mountaineering training. It is enough to have good health and experience of trekking on madders and screes.

Uchitel Peak is located in the Ala-Archa National Park near the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. The entire route is walked on scree and snow. Teacher Peak - Yukhin Peak - a peak in the Trans-Alai Range, in the northern spurs of Lenin Peak. From the top there is a breathtaking view of the North Wall of Lenin Peak (7134 m) and the Alai Valley.

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival in the city of Bishkek.

Drive: 30 km. / 40 min.

Arrival at Manas airport, meeting with guide and driver. Transfer to the hotel. After lunch, a short city tour of the city. Bishkek is the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic and the industrial center of the country. This city is famous for its wide avenues, beautiful buildings and Soviet heritage. We will go to the central square of the capital, where the monument to the national hero Manas is located, where we will have a short excursion. We will also be able to see the changing of the Guard of Honor on Ala-Too Square, the Kurmanjan Datka monument, and we will finish our tour on the Old Square, where the Government building is located. We will visit Victory Square, after which we will go to the Central Department Store (TSUM) to buy souvenirs.

Day 2. Ala-Archa National Park. Climbing Ratsek.

Drive: 45 km. / 1,5 hours. / + 2500 m.

After breakfast, transfer to Ala-Archa National Park, located near the sunny capital of Kyrgyzstan, for an exciting hike.

Upon arrival at the territory of the former mountaineering camp, our trekking to Ratsek’s hut will begin.

The route goes to the left of the main road and leads us into a forest for a further climb up the mountain, along the slope to a high-mountain camp. Among the other routes in the park, the climb to the hut is the most exciting!

Our main route will include: Alpine camp – “Broken Heart” – Tepshi plateau – Sharkyratma plateau – Waterfall – Ratsek camp.

Upon arrival, you will be able to settle down inside the hut and relax. Dinner at the camp.

Day 3. Acclimatization day.

Trek: 6 km. / 5-6 hours. / + 600 m. / – 600 m.

Today is acclimatization day. After breakfast, a walk to Lake Knowledge and the Teacher’s Hut. Lunch boxes for lunch. Travel time is 4-5 hours. Dinner and overnight in Racek’s hut.

Day 4. Ascent the Teacher Peak.

Trek: 11 km. / 5-7 hours. / + 1230 m. / – 3730 m.

Early breakfast, ascent to Teacher Peak. The entire route is walked on scree and snow. Lunchboxes for lunch. Descent to Raceka at lunchtime. Descent from Racek to the car, transfer to Bishkek. Hotel accommodation in Bishkek, dinner in a restaurant.

Day 5. Bishkek – Osh – Achik-Tash base camp.

Trek: 300 km. / 5 hours. / + 2800 m.

In the morning, transfer to Manas airport, flight from Bishkek to Osh. Upon arrival in Osh, transfer to Achik-Tash Base Camp. Lunch boxes for lunch. Accommodation at the base camp in tents, dinner, rest.

Day 6. Achik-Tash Base Camp – ridge of Petrovski peak.

Trek: 8 km. / 4 hours. / + 600 m. / – 600 m.

Today, we may go a little further afield by climbing to the ridge of nearby Petrovskiy Peak at 4200 m, from where there are spectacular views of the valley below and the Achik Tash tract.

Also, it’s possible to stay whole day in BC and have a rest and prepare and pack for the climb up to Camp 1 or ride paddle boards.

Day 7. Achik-Tash Base Camp – Puteshestvennikov pass – Camp 1.

Trek: 10 km. / 4-5 hours. / + 900 m.

Today, we go further to foothill of Lenin peak. After breakfast we go to “Camp 1” over Puteshestvennikov pass (4150m). The ascent to pass usually takes 1-1.5 hours by a good path. From the pass you’ll see excellent views of Lenin peak and Lenin glacier. Sometimes there is snow on the pass.

Then we descend to the left moraine of the Lenin glacier and continue trek up some 3 hours. Further we should cross the river carefully. The best time for crossing is early morning, as the river rises rapidly throughout at this time. Across the left moraine of glacier to the Lenin glacier and hike to “Camp 1”.

Day 8. Camp 1 – Yukhin peak (5130 m) – Camp 1.

Trek: 8 km. / 5-7 hours. / + 730 m./ – 730 m.  

After breakfast we go to ascent Yukhin Peak (5,130 m). There is a breathtaking view to the North Face of Lenin Peak and Alai Valley from the top. The classical route does not involve steep rock or ice climbing and does not require special equipment.

After ascent we return to Camp1.

Day 9. Camp 1 – Achik-Tash BC.

Drive: 8 km. / 5-7 hours. / + 100 m. / – 800 m.

After the breakfast, we return to the Base Camp

Firstly, we hike up little bit, then going down for almost 4h.

Upon arrival we’ll take a well-deserved drink and shower!

Day 10. Achik-Tash BC – Osh city.

Drive: 300 km. / 5 hours. / – 2600 m.

We leave the mountain behind as we drive back to the city of Osh.

We check-in to our hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore the town a bit or relax with a cold beer.

Day 11. Flight back home.

Drive: 10 km. / 5 hours.

Transfer to the Airport to catch your flight back home.

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Prices

The price of program in 2025: 1500 USD per person.

SGL accommodation in hotels: 80 USD per person.

SGL accommodation in tents: 100 USD per person.