Osh → Sary-Mogol transfer
Sary-Mogol in the Alay valley is the village under Lenin Peak (7,134 m) and the start of the Tulpar-Kul lake trek — 240 km and four and a half hours from Osh over the Taldyk pass.
- Distance240 km
- Drive time4 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $130
Osh → Sary-Mogol: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry or similar | $130 ≈ 11,400 som | $65 | $43 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Hyundai Starex / Delica | $160 ≈ 14,000 som | $80 | $53 | $40 | $27 |
| 4x4 up to 4 Land Cruiser / Prado / UAZ | $170 ≈ 14,900 som | $85 | $57 | $43 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $240 ≈ 21,000 som | $120 | $80 | $60 | $40 |
English-speaking driver +$15–20 · return — same price. Prices updated 12 October 2026.
The road
The Pamir Highway (M41) south from Osh over Chyirchyk and Taldyk (3,615 m) passes to Sary-Tash, then west along the Alay valley. Asphalt to Sary-Tash, then good gravel and patched asphalt.
Worth stopping
- Taldyk pass with the Pamir panorama.
- Sary-Tash — fuel and the junction for Irkeshtam (China) and Kyzyl-Art (Tajikistan).
Good to know
- Osh → Tulpar-Kul lake / Lenin base camp: 4x4 $210.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, tolls
- Meet & greet with name sign at airports, 60 min free waiting
- Stops on the way where you ask (up to 1 h in total)
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Pay the driver in cash or card — no prepayment for transfers
Osh → Sary-Mogol: questions
How do I get from Osh to Sary-Mogol?
Shared taxi 400 som per seat, leaving when full; or private car 4.5 hours, sedan $130.
Is the road ok in winter?
Taldyk is kept open; Sary-Mogol is snowbound but reachable. We use 4x4 from November to April.
Can you take us on to Tulpar-Kul?
Yes, by 4x4 — see Osh to Lenin Peak base camp.
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