Mountain Adventures - peak Khan Tengri

Basic programme for Khan Tengri expedition, 21 days

 

Day

Program

Day

1

Arrive in Bishkek, transfer to hotel, accommodation at hotel

Day

2

Drive Bishkek — Karkara (460 km), accommodation at the Camp

Day

3

Fly by helicopter to BC “South Inylchek” (4000m).

Day

4

Acclimatization and preparation for ascent.

Day

5

Acclimatization and preparation for ascent.

Day

6

Camp 1. 4200m.

Day

7

Camp 2. 5300m.

Day

8

Camp 3. 5900m.

Day

9

Descend to BC

Day

10

Day of rest and preparation.

Day

11

Day of rest and preparation.

Day

12

Camp 1.

Day

13

Camp 3.

Day

14

Camp 4. 6400m.

Day

15

Ascend to summit 7010m and descend to Camp 3.

Day

16

Descend to BC

Day

17

Reserve day in case of bad weather

Day

18

Reserve day in case of bad weather

Day

19

Fly by helicopter to BC “Karkara” and drive to Bishkek. Accommodation at hotel

Day

20

Day in Bishkek

Day

21

Transfer to Airport

2011 Cost of full package is: 1400 Euros per person.

Full package includes:

  • meeting/seeing-off at Airport in Bishkek or Almaty;
  • transfer Airport in Bishkek/Almaty – hotel — Airport in Bishkek/Almaty;
  • transfer Bishkek/Almaty to helicopter landing spot in Karkara and back;
  • helicopter flight to BC and back;
  • unlimited luggage weight on the helicopter flight to BC and back
  • accommodation at hotels in Bishkek/Almaty breakfast included;
  • accommodation at the Karkara camp, full boarding;
  • accommodation and 3 times a day boarding at BC
  • free usage of hot shower and sauna, toilet and cloak-room at BC
  • consultancy service of local guide;
  • consultancy of doctor;
  • registration with local Rescue Party;
  • ecology fee payable for usage of territory at BC;
  • usage of long-distance radio telecommunication service;
  • rent of ultra-short wave radios during ascents;
  • usage of fixed ropes on the route;
  • change of air-flight and railway tickets;
  • frontier zone permit;
  • official registration with authorities of Kyrgyzstan and visa support letter (if needed)

The cost does not include:

  • The cost of Kyrgyz visa
  • International flight
  • All optional deviations from the main itinerary
  • Beverages and meals not included in main menu
  • All personal expenses (extra luggage fee, room service, medical expenses/insurance, etc.)
  • The services of a mountain guide and porters for ascending
  • The rent of mountaineering equipment for ascent
  • Meals in cities Bishkek/Almaty and by the way to KArkara.

Porter & guide services, rent of tents for high camps are available for additional charge:

Guide for the group of 1-3 person – the cost 2100 USD per group

Porters – BC – Camp 1 – 2 USD/per kg

Camp 1 – Camp 2 – 8 USD/per kg

Camp 2 – Camp 3 – 16 USD/per kg

Rent of tents for high camps – 80 Euro per period of expedition

Gas cartridges of 230 g (butane/propane) – 6 euro per one cartridge

International call by satellite telephone – 6 USD/min

List of items, which will be of use:

1) Garments, footwear — a standard high-altitude set

2) Camp gear – a tent (is advisable to be of high-peak standard), a sleeping bag, a sleeping pad, a gas stove, plates and dishes.

3) Climbing gear – ice-axe, crampons, harness, self-security line, 2 x Screwgate karabiners, plastic mountaineering boots

4) High-altitude foodstuff