Expedition: Khan-Tengri (6995m) - Kyrgyz Alpine Club

Our programs for the heart of Central Tianshan include transportation by the pre-scheduled helicopter flight between seasonal Maida-adyr base and our regularly established mountaineering camps on the Engilchek glacier, and allow the use of facilities with daily supplies. Conditions and available services are customizable according to each plan and requests from clients.

Prices 2022

Bishkek (21 days): USD 2400 per person

Karkara-Karkara (17 days): USD 1310 per person

Helicopter schedule 2022

July 5, 12, 14, 19, 20, 25, 28, 30

August 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17, 24, 25

All passengers are required to hold the border permit.
This schedule is subject to change according to the weather.

Standard program Bishkek-Bishkek (21 days): USD 2400 per person

List of included services

Services included in standard program Bishkek-Bishkek:

Visa support (if required)
Registration in passport department OVIR (if required)
Border permit
Registration in local Rescue Service
Certificate of ascent issued by Kyrgyz Alpine Club
Return land transfer from Bishkek airport to Karkara
Return helicopter flight Karkara – Khan-Tengri Base Camp

Accommodation:
– – in Bishkekl: Hotel 3* – 2 nights maximum
– – in Karkara Camp: tents (2 people sharing basis, incl. breakfast) – 2 night maximum

– – in Khan-Tengri Base Camp: tents on double sharing basis

Full board in Khan-Tengri Base Camp – unlimited
Fixed ropes on part of route to Khan-Tengri Peak (Chapaev Peak)
Summer Shower or Sauna in the Base Camp
Outdoor toilet
Storage service
Electricity supply, radio-communication with Base Camp during ascent
Ascent / Route consultation of experienced Guides
Assistance in changing of departure dates of air tickets. Air company fees for change are paid only

Scheme of standard program Bishkek-Bishkek

Days	Itinerary:	Accommodation
1.	International flight. Arrival in Bishkek.	Hotel 3*
2.	Arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to Karkara base camp (460 km, 7-8 hrs) via Chon-Ashu Pass (3822 m). Overnight in the cottages at 2500 m.	Karkara Camp
3.	Helicopter flight to the Base Camp South or North Khan-Tengri, (~ 25 min). Overnight in tents at 4100 м.	Base Camp Tents
4-18.	Acclimatization, climbing (15 days).	Base Camp Tents/ own tents
19.	Helicopter flight to BC Karkara (~25 min). Land transfer to Bishkek (460 км, 7-8 hrs). Overnight in the hotel.	Hotel 3*
20.	Free day (reserve day) in Bishkek	Hotel 3*
21.	Transfer to Bishkek (430 km, 7-8 hrs). Transfer to airport. Departure.	–

Standard programme Karkara –Karkara (17 days): USD 1310 per person

Service included:

Visa support (if required)
Registration in passport department OVIR (if required)
Border permit
Registration in local Rescue Service
Certificate of ascent issued by Kyrgyz Alpine Club
Helicopter flight Karkara – Khan-Tengri Base Camp – Karkara (baggage limit is 30kg, surcharge is USD 5 per kg per one way flight)
Accommodation in climbers’ own tents on the territory of Base Camp
Fixed ropes on part of route to Khan-Tengri (Chapaev Peak)
Summer Shower or Sauna in the Base Camp
Outdoor toilet
Storage service
Electricity supply, radio-communication with Base Camp during ascent
Ascent / Route consultation of experienced Guides
Assistance in changing of departure dates of air tickets. Air company fees for change are paid only.

Scheme of standard programme Karkara – Karkara:

Days	Itinerary:	Accommodation
1.	Helicopter flight to the Base Camp South or North Khan-Tengri, (~ 25 min). Overnight in climber’s own tents at 4100 м.	–
2-16.	Acclimatization, climbing (15 days).	–
17.	Helicopter flight from the Base Camp to Karkara (~ 25 min).	–