Lenin Peak View
Пик Ленина
A famous 7,134-meter peak of the Pamirs, whose snowy summit can be seen from the Markansu Valley and Kyzyl-Art Pass area along the northern Pamir Highway.
Lenin Peak (renamed Ibn Sina Peak by the Tajik side in 2006, at 7,134 meters) lies in the Outer Alay Range on the Tajik–Kyrgyz border. It is one of the easiest of the world's 7,000-meter peaks to climb, and the Kyrgyz side has a base camp. Visitors don't need to climb to enjoy it. In clear weather, from the Markansu Valley and Kyzyl-Art Pass area along the northern Pamir Highway, you can see its broad snowy summit and glaciers, most beautiful in the early morning and evening light. The view is even better after crossing into Kyrgyzstan to Sary-Tash. Watch for altitude sickness and strong winds while viewing.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kyzyl-Art Pass
- Markansu Valley
- Karakul Lake (Tajikistan)
- Karakul Village
- Karakul Lake Salt Shore
- Ak-Baital Pass