Kazakhstan – Karly Tau Peak Climb
Kazakhstan – Karly Tau Peak Climb
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Group Size
- 8-10
- Location
- Kazakhstan

- Physicality
- Advanced
- £2,375 Per Person
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Karly Tau meaning “Snow Mountain” is sited in the Central Tien Shan Mountains. To climb Karly Tau Peak you don’t need previous climbing skills or any real prior experience of high altitude. Karly Tau is more of a trekking peak but is still a good challenge and experience for taking that next step to summit snow covered peaks with the summit at 5,450m.
Karly Tau peak is located in a front of famous Khan Tengri Peak 7,010m in the upper part of North Inylchek Glacier. The North Inylchek glacier is an icy circuit enclosed by 6,000m + summits of Sary Zhas, Meridionalniy and Tengri Tag Ranges. Karly Tau Peak is very close to the North Inylchek Glacier base camp only 5km away.
From the slopes of Karly Tau Peak you will see breathtaking panoramic views of surrounding icy mountains and especially the giant 3,000m Northern Face of Khan Tengri Peak.
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ADVANCED
A high level of fitness, setting goals to test, achieve and a strong desire to continuously develop yourself and your kit in tough environments with a brilliant sense of satisfaction. Experience driven and doesn’t mind experiencing fatigue and identifying new personal strengths. 8-9hrs of walking each day.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Departure is usually London Heathrow, this may vary and the specific location will be provided upon booking.
All international and connecting return flights are not included in the EDGE Travel Worldwide trip price per person. If you would like EDGE Travel Worldwide to book your flights, please note there will be a £100 administration fee applied.
Route description
The climbing route is initially stony moraine at the beginning until 4,600m, then a snow and ice slope with fixed ropes to the edge of the plateau at 4,750m. Once on the plateau the terrain flattens out into a snow field to a pass at the height of 5,000m and then the snow ridge to the summit.
An experienced guide will lead you to the summit and back. Your base of operations is a well- equipped Advance Base Camp at 4,250 with hot meals ready for you on your return.
DAY 1 Morning arrival Almaty
Transfer 280 km, (5 hours) to Karkara BC – Base Camp at 2,200m.
DAY 2 Acclimatisation
Acclimatisation trek to a high point through the Alpine meadows at 3,550m
DAY 3 Helicopter flight
Helicopter charter flight 35 minutes to North Inylchek BC at 4,000m. Training and acclimatisation walk
DAY 4 Base Camp
Walk to the Advance Base Camp (4,250m.) After lunch and rest, acclimatization ascent to a height of 4,600m. Back to ABC – Advanced Base Camp (4,250m.)
DAY 5 Summit attempt
Set off at 03:00hrs to the top of Karly Tau Peak (5,450m.) After summit, descend to ABC (4,250m.)
DAY 6 Base camp
Descend to the base camp. Hot shower and dinner.
DAY 7 Reserved
Reserved day for bad weather.
DAY 8 Helicopter Flight
35-minute helicopter flight to BC Karkara
DAY 9 Almaty
Transfer to Almaty. 3-star Hotel
DAY 10 Airport
Transfer from hotel to airport. Departure
Personal climbing equipment for hire:
Crampons £90
Ice-axe £70
Harness £70
Jumar £50
Helmet £40
Recommended specialist kit for the trip
Snowshoes
Touring skies with skins (Only for those that ski and have the experience and skill set)
Glacier glasses/snow goggles
2-way radios
Included
- Meeting and seeing off in Almaty International Airport
- Hotel *** 1-night BB
- Transfer Almaty – Karkara BC – Almaty
- Border permit
- Helicopter charter flight Karkara BC – the North Inylchek glacier and back
- Alpine guide for every 4-5 clients depending on their experience
- Safety rope
- 2-3 person tents and three meals a day at Karkara BC, the North Inylchek BC and ABC
- Fixed ropes
- Skills Training
- Ecological duties
- Local staff insurance
Not Included
- Personal travel Insurance
- Meals in Almaty
- Bar bills
- Hired Personal climbing equipment