Orta-Kara (4250 m) via NE ridge — Category 2A

From the Besengi alpine camp to Kель Pass, where the night's stay is. Depart from the bivouac for the summit at 3–4 am. The start of the route coincides with the start of the route to Салынан via the 3rd ridge. You need to descend to the plateau and head towards the saddle between the peaks Салынан and Орта-Кара.

Follow the wide snowy couloir leading to this saddle, keeping to the left (in the direction of travel) side, and then to the left branch, exiting onto the saddle. The further path along the ridge is to the left. The ridge is initially snowy and not steep. Move along the right (north) side of the ridge, then along the ridge. The snowy ridge gives way to rocky terrain. The rock is straightforward, but there are many loose stones.

The last gendarme — the subpeak — is bypassed on the left via ledges. After the saddle, ascend to the summit via simple but heavily broken rock.

From the ridge to the summit takes 3–4 hours.

Descend via the ascent route to Кель Pass and back to the camp.