– Region: Osh Oblast — Alay Mountains (Tulpar-Kul, 3,500m — base for Lenin Peak approach via east)

 – Elevation: 3500

 – GPS Coordinates: 39.629° N, 72.979° E

 – Access Difficulty: T3 — 1.5hr 4WD from Sary-Mogul on rough 4WD track 

 – Opening Season: Jun–Sep (snow closes access Oct–May)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 40  – Showers: Basic outdoor washing | Simple toilet facility

 – Drinking Water: Yes — lake + streams (treat) – Meals & food: Full meals at yurt camp: plov, soup, dairy products | USD 5–8/meal

– Mobile Signal: No signal (satellite phone at camp) – Payment Methods: Yurt: USD 15–20 B+D | 4WD from Sary-Mogul: USD 30–40 per vehicle (1.5hr)

 – Short Description: TULPAR-KUL YURT CAMP (3,500m) = the most POPULAR BASE for the JIPTIK PASS TREK and the TRAVELLERS’ PASS approach toward Lenin Peak (7,134m). The camp sits beside a beautiful lake surrounded by small glacially-carved sub-lakes. In summer: snow is possible at any time. The camp is a vibrant hub for trekkers heading to various Alay Mountains passes. JIPTIK PASS (4,185m): 1.5-day trek from Tulpar-Kul — gives HORIZON-STRETCHING VIEWS of the Lenin Peak massif across the Alay Valley (one of the finest viewpoints in Central Asia).