Program by day. (TR09D16)

Day 1: Bishkek – south Issyk-Kul:

Meeting in Bishkek in the morning. Transfer to Issyk-Kul lake. On the way, we visit Burana tower, dating from the 11th century. Lunch in the Dungane family. Following the road to south Issyk Kul lake. Arrival at the yurt camp. Overnight and dinner in the yurt camp. 280km.

Day 2: Trekking to the Panorama:

It’s a first day of trekking in Kyrgyz mountains. In the morning, we have short transfer. Meeting with traditional hunter with golden eagle. Then, we start to hike to the panorama. Beautiful and dry landscape. Picnic on the beach. In the end of the afternoon, we reach our yurt camp. Overnight and dinner in the same yurt camp. 5h of hiking.

Day 3: Trekking to Boz Salkyn valley:

In the morning, we have short transfer to start point. Hiking up to the pass at 2466m. Very desert area. Picnic before the pass with beautiful panoramic view of the lake. Following of the day. Crossing the pass. In the mid afternoon, we reach our camping. Overnight and dinner in the tent camping. 6h oh hiking

Day 4: Trekking to the foot of the Tong pass:

Early morning, we start to hike through the pass at 3300. Picnic after the pass. Beautiful panoramic view of the villages, lake and snow peaks. Following the day of trekking in Kygyz mountains. We reach Tong valley and camping also. Overnight and dinner in the camping at 3100m.

Day 5: Trekking to Jiluu Suu valley:

We hike up to the Tong pass at 4000m. Beautiful view from the rocky pass. Picnic after the pass. In the afternoon, we reach our camping by the riverside. Overnight and dinner in the camping at 3000m.. After dinner, we can enjoy natural hot spring water. 7h of hiking.

Day 6: Trekking to Teshik Kul lake:

In the morning, we hike up to the lake Teshik Kul lake hidden in Kyrgyz mountains. There are 2 beautiful lakes which situated at 3500m. Picnic near the lake. Then, we follow north side of the lake. We set up our camp by the lake. Free time the camping. Overnight and dinner in the tent camping at 3560m. 5h of hiking

Day 7: Trekking to Kara Kaman valley:

Early morning, our caravan start his road. We hike up to the pass at 3800. Then, down to Karakaman valley. Picnic on the way. In the afternoon, we meet a lot of nomads, herd of yaks and flock of sheep. We reach our camp by road Bolgart. Overnight and dinner in the tent camp at 2800m. 7h or 8h of hiking.

Day 8: Transfer to Kizart village:

In the morning, we drive to Kizart village. We cross the pass Jalpak bel at 3300m. On the way, we stop at Kochkor village for lunch and visit the hand craft felt center. Following the road to Kizart village. Accommodation in the local family house. Overnight and dinner in the guest house. 220km.

Day 9: Trekking to Son Kul lake:

After a good breakfast, departure by foot to the Son Kul lake. We hike up to the pass at 3150. Beautiful view of the lake. Picnic. Down to the camp side on the western shore of Son Kul lake. Arrival at the yurt camp. Free time. Overnight and dinner in the yurt camp. 6h or 7h of hiking.

Day 10: Trekking at Son Kul lake:

Easy hiking day. We will join another yurt camp on the souther shore of the Son Kul lake. Today, we discover the nomad’s life. We walk from yurt to another nomad’s yurt. Picnic. Overnight and dinner in the yurt camp at south shore of the lake. 5h of hiking

Day 11: Transfer to Kazarman:

We leave our yurt camp early in the morning. Drive through Moldo Ashu pass at 3150m. Beautiful view of the valley and forest. Down to Kurtka village. Visit to the mausoleum of Taylak Baatyr. Following the mountain road to Kazarman. We reach our guest house in Kazarman for the late lunch time. Free time in the guest house. Overnight and dinner in the local family house. 5/6h of driving.

Day 12: Trekking to Kanachu valley:

In the morning, we have a short transfer to the departure point. Start trekking in Kyrgyz mountains with our caravan of horses. We hike up along the ancient road. Picnic on the way. In the afternoon, camping by the river at 2600m above sea level. 6/7h of hiking

Day 13: Trekking to Kapka lake:

Hike up to the Chechekty pass at 3300m. picnic at the pass. We meet several nomad tents which came for the flock of sheep. Down to Kapka lake. Overnight and dinner in the tent camping by the 2600m. 6/7h of hiking.

Day 14:Trekking to Karasuu lake:

After breakfast, we leave our horses. Walking along the river Kara-Suu till the end of the lake. Very long day. Picnic in the forest. Overnight and dinner in the camping area at the end of the lake. Possibility to swim and camp fire at the camping. 7/8h of trekking.

Day 15:Trekking to Taktalik – Transfer to Toktogul:

Last day of trekking in Kyrgyz mountains. We hike up in the morning. Stop at the Taktalyk pass. Beautiful view of the lake and village. Down to the meeting point with driver. Transfer to Toktogul. Overnight and dinner in the guest house. 6/7h of trekking. 1h transfer by car.

Day 16:Transfer to Bishkek:

After breakfast, we drive to Bishkek. Through Alabel pass at 3150m, beautiful Suusamyr valley and Too Ashuu tunnel we reach Kyrgyz capital. After crossing the tunnel of Too Ashuu, we walk to the mountain lake. Picnic, then back to the car. Transfer to Bishkek. Dinner in the restaurant. Overnight in the guest house. 280km.

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