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Muztagh Ata, or Mustagata is the second highest (7546 meters) of the mountains which form the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. It is sometimes regarded as being part of the Kunlun Mountain range, although physically it is more closely connected to the Pamirs. It is also reputedly one of the easiest 7000 m peaks in the world to climb, due to its gentle western slope and the comparatively drier weather of Xinjiang.

Muztagh Ata lies just south of Kongur Tagh, the highest peak of the Kunlun Mountain range. Together they form a somewhat isolated group, separated from the main chain of the Kunlun, and also separate from the Pamir Mountains to the west. Both peaks are more closely connected to the main Pamir group than the main Kunlun group. Not far to the north and east of this group are the lowlands of the Tarim Basin and the Taklamakan Desert. The Karakoram Highway passes very close to both peaks as well as Karakul Lake, from which the mountain is conveniently viewed. The closest city is to the mountain is Tashkorgan, the westernmost town in China and very close to the border with Pakistan.

The easiest and extremely popular climbing route is from the west along the gentle snow slopes. This route has no technical difficulties but is hard enough because of the very high altitude. For the successful ascent of Muztagh-Ata, mountaineers should be in very good physical conditions, well acclimatized and have a basic climbing experience.

We will operate Mustagata expedition from June to early September and you may arrive at China from any border pass which is from Turgart pass or Kunjirap pass.

  Muztagh Ata Expedition 2011 detailed itinerary

  

  
 

Day 01: Arrive China
Met by our Chinese guide and bus at Tourgart pass (Kyrgyzstan-China border), after border formalities, drive to Kashgar for overnight. Stay in Seman or Qinibagh hotel.

Day 02: Kashgar to Subash

Today we are heading into the alpine regions of the Chinese Pamir where 7000 m ice peaks crowd the skyline. We visit Karakul Lake at the foot of Majestic Mustagata and further drive 14 km to Subash village where Kyrgyz herdsman settled for their yaks and camels in summer time.

Day 03: Subash to Mustagata base camp
After breakfast, pack the luggages up on the camels, then trekking around 5 hours to the Base camp of Muztagh-Ata with this camel caravans. Overnight in tent.

Day 04-19: Acclimatization at base camp and attempt to summit

Day 20: Base Camp trek back to Subash and drive to Kashgar
In the morning trekking down to Subash, again our gear will be taken by camels. Lunch at Karakol, then keep driving to Kashgar. Overnight at Seman or Qinibagh hotel.

Day 21: Kashgar sightseeing
City tour at Kashgar, Our tour includes Apak hoja Mausoleum, well-known Kashgar Sunday Market and its livestock section, lunch at local Uyghur family, afternoon wandering around Eid Kah Mosque and the most unique old town with typical Uyghur styled homes. We visit the various shopping alleys full of noodle shops, bakeries, teashops, blacksmiths and carpenters. Farewell dinner tonight.

Day 22: Kashgar depart
Breakfast at hotel, then drive to tourgart pass to Kyrgyzstan or any other destinations.

 
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