Pamir Tien Shan trekking climbing expedition: rock climbing in Turkestan range

This information is offered by:

Ben Vroom
3 Octoberstraat 11
2313 ZL Leiden
The Netherlands
Tel (0)71 5146022

Asia Voyage

Rock climbing in
Turkestan range

Rock walls of Lailak and Karavshin

The Karavshin and the Lailak region is part of the Turkestan range (south west Kyrgizstan, north of Zerafshan-valley). The area reminds of Patagonia, the most popular area fo complicated rock ascents. You have to appreciate wall routes around warm rocks. Sunny weather, clear rivers and alpine meadows help to recover quickly after the ascents.

Technical characteristics

Name	Altitude	Complexity	Average steepness	Length of route	Altitude difference

Karavshin region

Asan Peak	4230	4(D) - 6(ED+)	70	950	770
Kotina Peak	4520	4(D) - 5(ED+)	65	800	550
Piramid Peak	5509	4(D) - 6(ED+)	65	1300	1000
Slesova Peak	4240	4(D) - 6(ED+)	75	1200	1000
Russi Peak	4507	4(D) - 6(ED+)	65	1800	1500
Peak 4810	4810	4(D) - 6(ED+)	70	1500	1200

Lailak region (AkSu)

Admiralteets	5090	4(D) - 6(ED+)	60	1500	1150
AkSu Peak	5217	4(D) - 6(ED+)	65	1600	1380
Blok Peak	5239	4(D) - 6(ED+)	65	1000	850
Iskander Peak	5120	4(D) - 6(ED+)	65	1200	1000

The ascents are made from the base camp. The camp is equipped by double big tents, tent-dining room, tent-bath, shower, toilet, electric light and radio-connection with Tashkent. Full board is provided. The duration of the expeditions depends on your plans (normally 15 - 35 days).

The best time for ascents is July -September.

Delivery to the area from Tashkent is made by helicopter or by car.

Prices in US $

22 days, transport not included

Group 6-10 persons: $ 580 per person.