Yukhin Peak - 5130m Summit Expedition

Osh → Achy-Tash Base Camp · 7 days · Views of Lenin Peak (7134m) from the summit

You are standing on top of a 5,000-metre peak. Behind you, Lenin Peak rises to 7,134m. Around you, the entire Pamir spreads to the horizon. You got here in seven days. You used no ropes, no crampons, no prior mountaineering experience.

Yukhin Peak at 5,130m is the world's most approachable five-thousander — a summit that delivers Pamir-scale grandeur without demanding technical climbing skills. TopolCamp's base at Achy-Tash — the legendary gateway to Lenin Peak — gives you one of the best-equipped high-altitude camps in Central Asia: proper beds, hot showers, a doctor, sauna and Starlink internet, all above 3,600m. The mountain does the rest.

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5,130m Summit elevation

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7 days Jul 1 – Aug 20

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Category 1B No technical gear

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1–5 Guests per group

The elevation profile

A carefully paced ascent built around acclimatisation science — the reason TopolCamp's summit success rate is high. You never gain more than 800m in a single day until summit day itself.

Why Yukhin Peak is unlike any other five-thousander

Three things no other 5,000m peak on Earth can offer simultaneously — and the infrastructure that makes the summit genuinely achievable.

Day-by-day expedition

Paced to optimise acclimatisation and maximise summit success rate. The programme may adapt to group fitness and weather conditions.

Osh → 3600m

Transfer Osh → Achy-Tash Base Camp (3600m)

You arrive in Osh and transfer directly to TopolCamp's base at the Achy-Tash plateau — the same legendary gateway used by climbers attempting Lenin Peak. The drive itself is an introduction to the Pamir: from city to steppe to a wall of giants in a few hours. Gear check, team briefing, first mountain meal in the yurt dining hall.

🚗 Transfer from Osh · 🏕 Base Camp · 3600m · 🍽 Lunch box + Dinner

3600m — Achy-Tash valley walk

Acclimatisation day one — Achy-Tash gorge exploration

Your body is already working hard at 3,600m — today you help it adapt rather than fight it. A guided walk through the Achy-Tash gorge: wildflower meadows, glacial streams, the first close views of Lenin Peak above 7,000m. Light exertion, deep breathing, and time to absorb the extraordinary scale of the Pamir. Sauna and hot shower in the evening.

🚶 Easy valley walk · ♨️ Sauna available · 🍽 B / L / D

3600m → 4000m → 3600m

High acclimatisation hike — toward Petrovsky Peak (4000m)

The essential day. You hike up to the 4,000m ridge toward Petrovsky Peak — the single most important thing you can do to increase your summit success rate two days from now. Your body produces more red blood cells in response to the altitude; by summit day, you'll feel the difference. The panorama from 4,000m is your first real preview of the Pamir at full scale. Descend to base camp for the night.

🥾 ~6 hrs guided hike · 📈 4000m high point · 🍽 B / L / D

3600m → 4400m

Move to Camp 1 (4400m) — rest and summit preparation

You carry your personal kit and move up to Camp 1 at 4,400m. Comfortable tents with wooden platforms and 20cm mattresses await — the same quality as base camp, now 800m higher. Solar electricity, hot shower and sauna at 4,400m. Arrive early, rest, hydrate, eat well. An early breakfast is available from 3:00am for summit morning — order it tonight.

🏕 Camp 1 · 4400m · ♨️ Sauna + hot shower · 🍽 B / L / D

4400m → 5130m → 4400m

⛰ Summit day — Yukhin Peak 5130m

Alpine start between 3:00–4:00am. You eat breakfast in darkness, strap on your headtorch, and begin the final push. The route climbs steadily above Camp 1 — no ropes, no crampons, just you and the mountain in the pre-dawn silence. As first light reaches the Pamir, the silhouette of Lenin Peak (7,134m) and Razdelnaya emerge on the horizon. You reach the summit at 5,130m. The world is below you. Take your time. Descend back to Camp 1 by afternoon.

⏰ Alpine start · 3–4am · 🏔 Summit · 5130m · 🍽 Early B / L / D

4400m → 3600m

Descent to Base Camp — celebration, sauna, rest

You walk down from Camp 1 to base camp at your own pace. The descent is relaxed — your legs know the route now. Back at Achy-Tash, a proper hot shower, the sauna, a celebratory dinner and the particular satisfaction of sitting in a yurt at 3,600m knowing you've just stood on a 5,000m peak. Share stories with other climbers. Sleep well.

⬇ Descent to base · ♨️ Sauna + celebration · 🍽 B / L / D

3600m → Osh · 963m

Transfer TopolCamp → Osh hotel check-in

Morning drive back to Osh through the Pamir foothills — the same road, a completely different you. Check-in at your 3★ hotel with breakfast included. Afternoon free to explore Osh Bazaar — one of Central Asia's oldest markets and a riot of spices, textiles and local life. Optional farewell dinner with the team.

🚗 Transfer to Osh · 🏨 Hotel 3★ in Osh · 🍽 B + hotel breakfast

Fixed departures — summer 2026

Three scheduled group departures with certified guides. Private departure on your own dates is also available on request.

1 – 7 July 2026

7 days · with certified guide · high season opening 5 spotsApply →

22 – 28 July 2026

7 days · with certified guide · peak conditions 3 spotsApply →

10 – 16 August 2026

7 days · with certified guide · late-summer clarity 5 spotsApply →

Private / custom date

Flexible · 1–5 guests · your dates · Jul 1 – Aug 20

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What's included

Price varies by group size and service package. All essential logistics, safety and infrastructure are fully covered.

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What to pack

No technical mountaineering equipment required. This is the complete packing list for a successful Yukhin Peak expedition.

Essential equipment

Inflatable sleeping mat or foam padSleeping bag (–10°C comfort rating)Main rucksack 75–100LSummit daypack 35–50LTrekking polesUV4 sunglassesUV3–4 sun mask / gogglesHead torch + spare batteriesPersonal first aid kitSunscreen SPF 50+

Clothing layers

Trekking socks × 3 pairsWool socks × 2 pairsBase layer tops × 3–4Light fleece + warm fleeceTrekking trousers + warm trousersFleece gloves + warm mittens + overmittsWarm hat + balaclavaCap + neck buffDown jacket (–20°C rating)Gore-Tex jacket + membrane trousersGaiters (spats) + sleep clothes

Footwear + insurance

Trekking boots (waterproof, ankle support)Gore-Tex trail shoes or approach shoesInsurance:Mountain rescue insurance is mandatory. Coverage must reach at least 5,200m and include helicopter evacuation.We recommend Save Pro Life — specialists in Pamir expeditions.

Frequently asked questions

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Is there really no technical climbing gear needed?

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What internet and communication is available?

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Can I join solo, or do I need to bring a group?

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EASIEST 5000M PEAK ON EARTH

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$450/ person

Price varies by group size and service package. Contact us for a personalised quote based on your group.

Summit elevation5,130m

Difficulty1B — No ropes needed

Duration7 days / 6 nights

Group size1–5 guests

Minimum age16 years+

Season1 Jul – 20 Aug 2026

Departs fromOsh, Kyrgyzstan

Starlink WiFiBoth camps ✓

Doctor on-siteBoth camps ✓

Sauna3600m + 4400m ✓

Guide language EN · RU · KY

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