Jewels of the Tien Shan & Pamirs: Sary-Chelek & the Fann Mountains (18 days)

18 days
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From Osh to Samarkand
4.5
22 traveler reviews
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Central Asia Travel LP
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, French, Spanish, Russian
Group Size 2 - 45
Ages 16+

Places You’ll See

  • Osh
    Osh
  • Tashkent
    Tashkent
  • Samarkand
    Samarkand
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Highlights

  • Set up camp in the scenic Aflatun river valley
  • Trek through spruce forests to Uyalma Gorge
  • Explore the stunning alpine Lake Sary-Chelek
  • Enjoy horseback riding by Lake Kara-Suu
  • Discover ancient Samarkand and its wonders

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Osh. Osh – Aflatun (350 km, 7 h).
  2. Day 2 South Aflatun River – Uyalma Gorge (19 km).
  3. Day 3 Uyalma Gorge – Kuldambes Pass (2946 m) – Lake Sary-Chelek (12,4 km).
  4. Day 4 Lake Sary-Chelek – Makmal Pass (2654 m) – Kara-Suu River Valley (17 km).
  5. Day 5 Kara-Suu River Valley – Lake Kara-Suu (3 km).
  6. Day 6 Kara-Suu River Valley – Kuturma pass (2446 m) – Lake Kyla-Kol (12 km).
  7. Day 7 Lake Kyla-Kol – Lake Sary-Chelek (1,5 km). Transfer to Osh (320 km).
  8. Day 8 Osh – Tashkent (415 km, 7 h).
  9. Day 9 Tashkent (sightseeing). Tashkent – Samarkand (330 km, 5 h).
  10. Day 10 Samarkand – Mountain camp “Artuch” (60 km, 2 h)
  11. Day 11 Mountain camp “Artuch”– Kulikalon Lakes (7 km, 5 h).
  12. Day 12 Kulikalon Lakes – Alaudin Pass – Alaudin Lakes (7 km, 6 h).
  13. Day 13 Alaudin Lakes – Mutnye Lakes (5 km, 4 h).
  14. Day 14 Mutnye Lakes – the cirque of Chimtarga pass (4 km, 6 h).
  15. Day 15 Chimtarga pass – Bolshoje Allo Lake (12 km, 8 h).
  16. Day 16 Bolshoje Allo Lake – Archimaidan River (10 km, 6 h). Transfer to Penjikent (70 km; 1,5 h).
  17. Day 17 Penjikent – “Jartepa” land border – Samarkand (60 km, 2 h).
  18. Day 18 Samarkand (departure).
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4.5
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Number of tours

52

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12 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Walter
    · October 1st, 2025
    All the guides were good and the itinerary was comprehensive. The first couple days are pretty tough just because you generally get in early in the morning and start at a normal 9 am time and then the next day driving out to the gas crater, you get home at midnight. So the first couple days you are sleep deprived, but to do it differently you'd be wasting time. I wouldn't change it, but be prepared for a couple of tired days.
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  • ONOFRE
    · September 29th, 2025
    Each of the 5 Stan country has their own unique individual cultural and customs but at the same time has similarities due to the fact that they’re once under the governance of the former USSR. Each has their own appeal for tourist’s point of view. Wish to go back but there are more countries to visit.
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  • KENNETH
    · September 19th, 2025
    Exceptionally well organised tour.
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