Kyrgyzstan
Khan Tengri Base Camp
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- Distance: Approx. 40 km
- Duration: Six to eight days
- Start: At-Jailoo
- End: Base Camp (South Inylchek Glacier)
- Difficulty: Moderate
The Khan Tengri Base Camp Trek takes you up close to Khan Tengri, all without the commitment of a more technically challenging summit climb. Khan Tengri is one of the highest peaks in the Tian Shan Mountains, standing over 7,000 metres.
The journey begins in At-Jailoo and traverses approximately 40 km over six to eight days to reach the base camp situated on the South Inylchek Glacier. This trek takes you through valleys, across streams, and over moraines, all while offering captivating vistas of rugged peaks and sprawling glaciers. However, the trek's highlight is the panoramic view of Khan Tengri from the base camp, nicknamed "Blood Mountain" at sunset.