Khan-Tengri climb involves top physical loads and requires altitude climbing experience along with high level of mountain climbing skills. The climbing route technically is very challenging and dangerous, requiring a good amount of self-discipline, coherence, excellent skills in belaying and dealing with a variety of mountain terrain along with very\u00a0good physical fitness.<\/p>\n
The itinerary we offer for a Khan Tengri climb with Mountain Guide involves three weeks of carrying 25\u201330 kg backpacks and camping life in rather uncomfortable conditions, with temperature reaching as low as \u201340 \u00b0C at altitudes above 5,000 m.<\/p>\n
And your reward for overcoming all these challenges will be Khan Tegri \u2013 the most spectacular of the Tien Shan mountains and one of the world\u2019s most beautiful peaks with its perfectly shaped pyramidal summit.<\/p>\n
Day 1.\u00a0<\/strong>Meeting in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, and transfer from the airport to hotel.
\nDay 2.<\/strong>\u00a0A 460 km ride from Bishkek to camp Karkara at the altitude of 2,500 m, with overnight stay in tents or cottage houses.
\nDay 3.<\/strong>\u00a0Training and acclimatization hikes to altitudes of up to 4,100 m.
\nDay\u00a04.<\/strong>\u00a0Helicopter flight to Base Camp located at the altitude of 4,000 m, on the North Inylchek Glacier \u2013 the third longest in the world \u2013 stretching 62 km. Overnight stay in tents.
\nDay\u00a05.\u00a0<\/strong>Of Khan Tengri climb will be spent having rest, acclimatizing and making small hikes around.
\nDay\u00a06.\u00a0<\/strong>Early morning rise and setting out for a hike to Camp 1 (at 4,200 m), located at confluence of glaciers North Inylchek and Semyonovskij. The ascent is pretty dangerous due to high risk of landslides from Chapaev Peak and Khan Tengri.
\nDay\u00a07.<\/strong>\u00a0Hike to Camp 2 (at 5,300 m) with overnight stay there.
\nDay\u00a08.<\/strong>\u00a0Hike to camp 3 located at 5, 800 m at a glacial spot connecting Khan Tengri with Chapaev Peak\u2019s shoulder. Descent to Camp 2 for overnight stay.
\nDay\u00a09.<\/strong>\u00a0Descent to Base camp.
\nDays\u00a010-11.\u00a0<\/strong>Rest and acclimatization.
\nDay\u00a012.\u00a0<\/strong>Hike to Camp 1 (4,200 m).
\nDay 13.\u00a0<\/strong>Hike to Camp 2 (5,300 m).
\nDay\u00a014.\u00a0<\/strong>Hike to Camp 3 (at 5,800 m).
\nDay\u00a015.<\/strong>\u00a0Summiting Khan-Tengri. The route from Camp 3 passes through a Col and farther along the right side of West Ridge of Khan Tengri. This part of the route is usually equipped with ropes. The trail is rocky up to the altitude of 6,900 m, followed by a snowy dome that gradually turns into a narrow snowy stripe leading to the summit.
\nAfter passing the West Ridge, we\u2019ll make a traverse to the right in the direction of the Col. At its entrance, there is a 10-meter high rock wall. Then the trail passes through the Col until it turns to the right again and up to the snowy ridge, passing over rocks, until it reaches a 20-meter high rock wall, and, finally, the summit.
\nSince descent is as challenging as ascent, we won\u2019t spend much time on the summit.
\nOn ridges at altitudes of 6,200, 6,400 and 6,700 m there are sports suitable for camping. We will camp at 6,400 m (which is the most suitable one).
\nDay\u00a016.<\/strong>\u00a0Descent to Base camp.
\nDays\u00a017-18.\u00a0<\/strong>These days of Khan Tengri climb are reserved for better acclimatization needs or in case of having bad weather.
\nDay\u00a019.\u00a0<\/strong>Flight back to Karkara.
\nDay\u00a020.\u00a0<\/strong>Ride to Bishkek.
\nDay\u00a021.\u00a0<\/strong>Flight back home.<\/p>\nIncluded in the price of Khan-Tengri climb:<\/h2>\n