Kyrgyzstan trekking 03

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Kyrgyzstan trekking: Tour 03

Country: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Trekking tour

Time of the tour: 13 days 

Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Tamga - Barskoon gorge - Dunguromo Pass - Dugurotmo gorge - Chokolu Lake - Zauka Pass - Dzukuu gorge - Ashu Kashka Suu gorge - Ashu Tor Pass - Jukuchak gorge - Orto Bulak Pass - Kichi Kyzyl Suu gorge - Chon Kyzyl Suu Gorge - Jili Suu - Kok Dzhayyk Pass - Jeti Oguz gorge - Karakol - Kochkor - Bishkek

There is a great chance to feel the freedom of mind if you are tired of civilization. You will have a trekking tour to take pleasure in untouched nature of mountainous Kyrgyzstan and to visit abundance of lakes with its pure sparkling water. During the trip you will find out interesting facts about Kyrgyz customs and traditions, culture, because the Kyrgyz being nomads for thousand years, and they managed to keep all their wonderful customs and traditions till now days. Wild and severe! Great nomadic style trip accompanied with unforgettable experience!

Day 1: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley (170 km - 4 h)
You will be met in Manas International Airport by your guide and transferred to the Kyrgyz Capital - Bishkek (30 min. drive); where in Dungan (Chinese Muslims) guesthouse you will start the day with a breakfast. In case you arrive too early we can offer you a nice room with comfortable beds and you will be able to take a shower. The half day is devoted to a guided Bishkek City Tour, including lunch. This City Tour concludes the visiting of National philharmonic (Kyrgyz Concert Hall), Ala-Too Square that is situated at the heart of the capital, Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Art Gallery, Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Oriental Bazaar and many others interesting places. Transfer from Bishkek to Chon Kemin valley. On the way you will visit the Burana Museum, a site of a medieval settlement of Balasagun that was the capital of the Karahanid Kaganate, a Turkic dynasty of the 11 century.  Dinner and overnight is in Ashuu guesthouse.
 
Day 2: Chon Kemin valley - Tamga (150 km - 4 h)
After breakfast you will have time for taking photos to capture all the beauty of Chon Kemin Valley, wide alpine valley. There is a wonderful chance to see real Kyrgyz nomads who still live in the yurts almost like it was 1000 years ago in the Tien- Shan Mountains surrounded by fast rivers, fir trees forests. We will stop not far from Chon-Kemin in order to walk two hours in Konorchek Canyons, where at the end of the labyrinths you will have a magic view of the red mountains. Then picnic is organized here. Afterwards we will go on our trip to Tamga village that is situated on the southern shore of Issik Kul lake (1600m). The second largest mountain lake of Issyk - Kul in the world is the biggest lake in Kyrgyzstan. En route to Tamga we will visit our famous Talgat - a hunter with golden eagles. He will tell us about his birds. After it we can do some photos of the eagles. There is a sanatorium in the village of Tamga where Soviet astronauts used to rehabilitate and train, as the altitude of the lake and its microclimate created perfect conditions to do that. After arrival in Tamga village you will have some time to swim in Issyk - Kul Lake. Accommodation is in Askar guesthouse. 
 
Day 3: Tamga - Barskoon gorge - Dunguromo Pass (3570 m) - Dugurotmo gorge (5 hours)                                           
We will drive to Barskoon village just after breakfast. In Barskoon village we will visit the family who are occupied with yurts manufacturing. There will be an incredible opportunity for you to make known the secret of those amazing nomadic dwellings producing. Then we continue our way to one of the most picturesque places in the mountainous Terskey Ala Too - Barskoon gorge. You will see there one of the highest waterfalls in Kyrgyzstan ( at the alt. of 2500 m.) that is 60 meters high, as well as the stone of astronauts with a sign of first man in the space - Urii Gagarin. This place is starting point for our trekking activity. We will have an ascent to Dunguromo pass, its highest point is 3100 m., passing through which we find ourselves in a amazing valley Dunguromo. After a few kilometers down from the pass, we stop for the camping. Dinner will give us an opportunity to share with impressions of the first day. Overnight is in tents at the altitude of 2850 m.
 
Day 4: Dungurotmo gorge - Zauka Pass (3750 m) - Chokolu Lake (7 hours) 
Today we wake up early around 7 o'clock in the morning. We have a « vertical » over Zauka Pass hike to the Chokolu Lake, which is considered to be a historical pass, the part of the great Silk Road. Suchlike famous travelers as Ella Mayart 1932, Semenov Tyanshyanskii 1856 passed this place in those olden times. The Chinese Muslims are also known to come from China 200 years ago. From vegetation prevails fine grass and moss, the climate is close to the tundra climate. The landscape is relatively flat. Coming closer to the lake at the altitude of 3800 m. we will set up our camp for the night. Night is in tents.
 
Day 5: Chokolu Lake - Zauka Pass (3750 m) - Dzukuu gorge - Ashu Kashka Suu gorge 
We will have to prepare all our equipment and belongings to immerse them all on the horse and we will go further just after breakfast. We have to get back to the Zauka pass and after passing it we will get to the valley of Dzhukuu. Next we descend down the gorge about 20 km and arrive at the foot of the Ashu Kashka Suu gorge where we set up camp for the night. We meet with Kyrgyz nomads on the way who live here in summer time. Kyrgyz nomads' hospitality will pleasantly surprise you. There we will try Kyrgyz cheese and if you want you can try Kyrgyz staple drink (fermented mare's milk). Dinner and overnight is in tents at the altitude of 2770 m.
 
Day 6: Ashu Kashka Suu gorge - Ashu Tor Pass (3490 m) - Jukuchak gorge (7 hours) 
In the morning we will have to prepare all of our stuff and then we will hike up the gorge of Ashu Kashka Suu. After having reached the foot of the pass, we make a short halt for having lunch and then we will have to climb to the 3490m. Ashu Tor Pass. After this pass we get into the gorge of Dzhukuchak where the warm mineral springs are. There we are given an opportunity to take a bath with hot mineral water which we all dreamed for four days of our trek. After good bath our guide will offer you a local beer, this time it is a real Kyrgyz beer.   Dinner and overnight is in tents at an altitude of 2500 m.
 
Day 7: Dzhukuchak gorge - Orto Bulak Pass (2900 m) - Kichi Kyzyl Suu gorge 
We will go towards the Kichi Kyzyl Suu Valley in the morning. At first we reach the territory of Issyk Kul forestry, which is situated in the gorge of Dzhukuchak. Further we have to climb to the pass Orto Bulak (its height is 2900 m). After approaching the Kichi Kyzyl Suu gorge, we break our camp there for the night. This site is famous for its unbelievable beauty and breathtaking views of mountains. Next you will have a nice dinner. During the dinner we will share our impressions of the passed day. This night you is supposed to be spent in tents at the altitude of 2300 m.
 
Day 8: Kichi Kyzyl Suu gorge - Chon Kyzyl Suu gorge - Jili Suu water warm springs 
A good breakfast.  We begin our trek towards the picturesque valley of ChonKyzyl Suu. We have to go down to the Kichi Kyzyl Suu gorge first through the territory of forestry. Then we will trek along the Djily Suu Mountains. Finally we approach Chon Kyzyl Suu gorge and here we enter the area of Ak Tash. Then we go up about three miles up to the hot water mineral springs where it will again the possibility to take a warm bath and relaxation. Nomads and magnificent mountains make you feel like you are on the top of the world! The region is famous for its gorgeousness.  Overnight is in tents at the altitude of 2150 m.
 
Day 9: Chon Kyzyl Suu gorge - Kok Dzhayyk Pass (2700 meters) - Jeti Oguz gorge 
This is the last day of trekking. We start in the direction of the Jeti Oguz gorge after breakfast.  Jeti Oguz is one of the most admired places to visit in our country. First, we go down to the place of Ak Tash, where we have to cross the river Kyzyl Suu (Red River). Thereafter we begin the ascent to the Kok  Dzhayyk pass. The track will pass through small woodland, which will astonish you with its dead silence. It could seem that the whole world looks at you there. We will have a look at the Jeti Oguz gorge after the forest. Jeti Oguz will impress you for sure. We reach the yurt camp Kok Dzhayyk after a couple of kilometers. We will have dinner here and overnight in yurts at the altitude of 2300 m.
 
Day 10: Jety Oguz gorge - Karakol (30 km - 1 h)
This journey will continue in the direction of the capital of Issik Kul region as soon as we finish with breakfast. Check-in Elita**hotel.  This day we will visit Prjvalsky Memorial Complex. It is dedicated to the outstanding Russian explorer of Central Asia. We will visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral and the wooden mosque, made in the Chinese style in order to understand the Kyrgyz life of the 19th century. Dyishin village evening drive. There we will have dinner with Chinese Muslims - the Dungans, they came from Dunhuang, Central China. Chinese Muslims arrived in Kyrgyzstan 200 years ago when it was a war between Chinese and not Chinese nationalities and religions. The Dungans are skilled at agriculture and very famous for their national cuisine.  We will have an opportunity to try different kinds of salads and of course traditional Dungan bread. After dinner we come back to the hotel.
 
Day 11: Karakol - Kochkor village (330 km - 6 h) 
In the early morning we move to the Kochkor village. On the way to Kochkor village we will drive along the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake - it means you will see the "pearl of Central Asia" form all sights!  In Kochkor we can discover national customs and traditions perceive the process of making traditional Kyrgyz carpets and visit the museum of handicrafts. Also we will see and take part in the process of yurt mounting, a traditional nomad's collapsible felt house. You will listen to the Folk-concert in the evening.  Dinner in a yurt and traditional carpet-making show is organized especially for you. This overnight is in a guesthouse. 
 
Day 12: Kochkor - Bishkek
Transfer to Bishkek. Accommodation is in the guesthouse. The rest day free time for shopping or to walk around the capital. 
 
Day 13: Bishkek - Europe
You will be met by your guide at the hotel at the previously arranged time for picking up according to the details of your flight and accompanied to Manas Airport.



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Activity: Trekking tour

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Activity: Trekking tour 

Country: Kyrgyzstan

Activity: Trekking tour

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Places to visit: Bishkek - Jukku gorge - Chon Kyzyl Suu - Djeti Oguz - Oguz Bashi - Issyk Kul - Bishkek city 

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Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Tamga - Jukku gorge - pass Jukku - Ak-Shirak - Gorge Ashu-Tor - Gorge Chon-Kyzyl-Suu - Bishkek 

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Activity: Trekking tour

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Activity: Trekking tour

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