Ascent with skis

Arrival in Bishkek. You will be met by the representative of the Asia Mountains Company at the airport and brought to the group’s meeting point – Asia Mountains Hotel-1. Here you will be met by a delicious breakfast and some rest on the territory of the hotel. You can bath in the pool. It is more than +32 degrees in Bishkek in summer. After that you will be transferred to Naryn town. Overnight and dinner at the guest house.

Border. After breakfast we pack up stuff and drive to the Kyrgyz-Chinese border. At the border we have to wait until the Chinese side lets the group go. The Asia Mountains Company does not recommend taking radios, canned food and etc since they might be withdrawn. When the group gets to Kashghar it will be accommodated at the hotel and have dinner.

Yurt camp in Subashi. Today we have to drive about 200 km (4-5 hours) along the Karakorum Highway, winding for several hours along the narrow gorge of the Gez River. Then we will ascent to an altitude of 3,900 meters and drive along the shore of Karakul Lake. Accommodation will be in yurts or tents. Dinner.

Trekking to the BC. Today you will drive by car for about 10 km. Next, you meet with drovers of horses and camels, load all your belongings and trek to the base camp. The journey takes about four hours. Bright alpine flowers, cute marmots and the beauty of landscapes will entertain you and you will not notice how you find yourself in the base camp. Overnight in tents.

Day 5-20. Acclimatization and ascent. These days are for climbing to Peak Muztagh-Ata. You have to install high-altitude camps, organize high-altitude meals yourself. Food is provided only in the base camp. These days include extra ones in case of bad weather.

Transfer to Kashghar. After breakfast you hike down to Subashi. The baggage is also sent down on camels or horses. A bus will be waiting for you in Subashi to take the group to Kashghar. Dinner and hotel accommodation.

The final day for a walk around Kashghar. Today there will be a city tour of the most interesting places: a visit to the tomb of Abak-Khoja, the famous Kashghar Bazaar, the magnificent mosque and the unique old town with typical Uygur-style houses. You can see various tea shops, local craftsmen, etc. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Border. From the hotel the group goes to the Chinese-Kyrgyz border. The driver will meet you at the Torugart Pass and take to Naryn town. Overnight and dinner at the guest house.

Transfer to Bishkek. The beautiful road via mountain passes leads to Bishkek. The road will take about five hours. Farewell dinner. Hotel accommodation.

Airport. The fascinating program at Muztagh-Ata Peak is over. The driver will take you to the airport! See you again!