Kyrgyzstan Tian-Shan trekking Group tour

Upon arrival at Manas International Airport, a guide and driver will meet you. You will then be transferred to Bishkek, where you can check in to your hotel early and rest after your journey.

Your introduction to the city begins with a visit to the Osh Bazaar, one of the most colorful markets in Central Asia. There, you can stroll among stalls selling aromatic spices, fresh and dried fruits, and handmade crafts that reflect the region’s culture and traditions.

Next, you will take a walking tour of Bishkek’s city center. At Ala-Too Square, you will see the Manas Monument and the State Flag, where the Changing of the Guard Ceremony takes place. Nearby are the 2010 Revolution Monument and the White House building. Then, you will arrive at the old Ala-Too Square, which features a statue of Lenin and buildings from the Soviet era.

Next, you will walk through Oak Park, home to a unique open-air gallery and a monument to Kurmanzhan Datka, a legendary female military leader. The tour will conclude at Victory Square, which is dedicated to those who died during the Great Patriotic War.

During the day, enjoy lunch and dinner at one of the cozy local cafés. Spend the night at a hotel in Bishkek

Meal B/L/D
Altitudes above sea level: overnight in Bishkek – 800m

In the morning departure from Bishkek to the picturesque Jeti-Oguz gorge. On the way we stop at the Burana tower, an ancient minaret from the 11th century near Tokmok. This was once the site of the city of Balasagun, the capital of the Karakhanid state. You will explore the tower and the nearby balbals, stone sculptures of ancient nomads. 

After the tour, the journey continues through the Issyk-Kul region. On the way we will stop for lunch at a cafe serving local cuisine. Upon arrival at the Jeti-Oguz gorge, you will see the majestic red rocks – “Broken Heart” and “Seven Bulls”, which have become the symbols of this place. The gorge is famous for its landscapes of Tien-Shan blue spruce forests, alpine meadows, and clean mountain air.

The route takes you deep into the gorge, along a winding road with wooden bridges, past picturesque valleys and forests. The final destination is the Kok-Dzhayik (“Flower Meadow”) area, where a yurt camp is located. Here you will have dinner and spend the night in authentic yurts, surrounded by mountain peaks and serene nature.

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Altitudes above sea level: overnight in the yurt camp – 2600 m

Meet porters in the morning. We leave the yurt camp after breakfast and start trekking along the riverbank in a very narrow wooded gorge Bay Tor; it leads to the alpine meadows. Here, on a flower carpet, in the mountains, the air is sweet and clear, the views are amazing, and one forgets all his troubles and gets closer to the nature. 

After some rest, continue trekking to the tent camp at the foot of Telety pass. Getting closer to the tent camp cross quite big river with bridge. Few hundred meters and we are at the tent camp. Dinner and overnight at the tent camp.

PLEASE NOTE: Put all stuff (extra payment for more than 12 kg per person) into a special rucksack provided by us and give it to the porters in the morning. Porters carry the luggage from one tent camp to another, and upon arrival to a tent camp after trekking day, one will take the luggage back.

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Altitudes above sea level: overnight in the yurt camp – 3050 m
Expected altitude: + 450 m

After breakfast, we leave the campsite and begin the ascent to the Telety Pass. The first few kilometers of the trail run through juniper thickets, then narrow and gradually gain altitude. From the top of the pass (3800 m), there is an impressive panorama of mountains and valleys.

The descent is not difficult: along a wide slope with scree, through alpine meadows covered with various grasses and flowers. The route runs along the east side of Telety River, which you will have to wade across at one point – sandals are recommended, as there is no bridge.

The trail then winds through the forest along a path intertwined with roots and descends into the Karakol gorge. The final kilometer follows an old dirt road leading to a tent camp, comfortably located in the shade of the forest.

In the evening – dinner and overnight stay in a tent camp
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Altitudes above sea level: overnight in the yurt camp – 2500 m
Expected altitude: + 750 m, – 1300 m

Today, we have radial hike to the foot of Karakol peak. We go along Uyun Tor river, the part of the way is old dirt-truck road that ends after a small river. After we crossed the river the trail is going through Tien-Shan blue spruce forest (starting from May there are flowers blooming on the meadows – snowdrops, tulips, primerose, white anemone, alpine Aster, edelweiss (really big ones), etc.

After forest zone we go up to the stone hill and reach the point with a view at the highest peak of Terskei Ala Too – Karakol peak. Here is a nice place to have lunch with a wonderful view. Later, we walk back to the tent camp with the same route. Dinner and overnight at the tent camp.

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Altitudes above sea level: overnight in the yurt camp – 2500 m
Expected altitude: + 700 m, – 700 m

After breakfast we descent along the gorge about 1 km and later cross the river over a bridge and the trail leads us into a forest.

Rather long ascent finishes at a steep slope covered with grass, the trail turns into a serpentine, passes by a river overflow, and arrive to an unusual place, which is called “Sirota” mountain
log hut. There is a table, benches, fireplace inside. We can find a number of sculptures of animals and idols carved in wood around the hut. It looks like a fairy tale place. It is a nice place to sit down, rest, have a snack. Later, the trail goes up higher, leaving the forest behind we hike along the river and reach a beautiful waterfall, flowing down from Ala-Kul Lake. We pass the waterfall and ascent on a natural dam, from where we can see Ala-Kul lake. The last kilometre till the tent camp goes along the lake. Dinner and
overnight at the tent camp.

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Altitudes above sea level: overnight in the yurt camp – 3600 Expected altitude: + 1100 m

Moraine Lake of Ala-Kul stretches from east to west for 2.8 km, its width is 500 m and depth 70 m. Ala- Kul means Colorful Lake in Kyrgyz language. Depending on the light the water might change its color. It can be emerald green, turquoise with white clouds reflected, light green or dark grey, or even black. 

After breakfast we start the ascent to Ala-Kul pass. During the ascent, we enjoy wonderful views of the lake. Arriving closer to the lake we see the main range of Terskei Ala-Too with a number of peaks – Ak-Suu, Djigit, Karakol, Oguz Bashi, etc. 

From the lake edge, it will take us another hour and half to the pass. Descent from the pass along a talus slope, and later across a wide valley of Keldike with picturesque landscapes, herds of cattle and flocks of sheep grazing. Upon arrival to the tent camp you may use an opportunity to relax in the hot springs. There are thermal baths (up to +50C) in the valley. Dinner and overnight at the Guest house.

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Altitudes above sea level: overnight in the guest house – 2600 m
Expected altitude: + 200 m, – 1200 m

In the morning, we will begin our journey from Altyn-Arashan back to Bishkek. Along the way, you will enjoy a picturesque descent from the mountains and continue along the shores of Issyk Kul Lake. 

We will stop for lunch at a local café serving national cuisine.
In the evening, you will arrive in Bishkek and check into your hotel. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner at one of the city’s cozy cafes, where you can reflect on your trip and enjoy the
atmosphere of Kyrgyz hospitality.

Meal B/L/D
Altitudes above sea level: overnight in the hotel – 1600 m
Expected altitude: – 1000 m

Early in the morning transfer to the airport. Departure back home.

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