Kyrgyzstan trekking 1

Kyrgyzstan trekking: Tour 1
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Trekking tour
Time of the tour: 7 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Karakol - Mokraya Polyana - Eastern Irdik Lake - Western Irdik Lake - Karakol - Kochkor - Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek - Karakol (450 km - 8 h) (1 650 m. a. s. l.)
In the morning we will start our way to Karakol town that is found on the eastern part of  the celestial Issyk-Kul Lake. On our way, we will visit the Burana Tower (minaret from the 11th century) and an open air museum of Balbans (stone warriors). Then you will move to the incredible Issyk-Kul Lake - the second largest alpine lake in the world (1608m.above sea level). The Lake is also called "the pearl of Central Asia". You will really enjoy the startling view of the Tien Shan Mountains that encircle the whole lake. Thanks to the salty water, Lake Issyk Kul possesses curative qualities. On the way, we will make a short break to give you the opportunity to visit ancient stone inscriptions (dating back to 800 B.C.). They were depicted by local tribes of Saks and Usuns that believed that Issyk Kul Lake used to be the center of the world. During our trip to Karakol town you will drive along the whole northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake. Overnight is to be spent in a guesthouse "Elita" in Karakol.   

Day 2: Karakol - Mokraya Polyana glade (2790 m a. s. l.)
We start the day with visiting the Dungan mosque. One of its highlights is the fact that it is built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail. This will be followed by the visit of an old wooden Orthodox Church. It was made of wood more than 100 years ago and even nowadays attracts a lot of visitors. After thiswe head to Karakol gorge. It is an amazing gorge that is situated at the heart of the Terskey Mountains. Here we can observe Turkestan spruce trees that are extensive only here in Kyrgyzstan. The height of the tree can reach 18 meters and the girth of its trunk - 1.5 meters. We will have hiking to the foot of the glade with the name « Mokraya Polyana » (7 h). Overnight in tents on the altitude of 2790 m. above sea level.  

Day 3: Mokraya Polyana glade - Eastern Irdik lake (3 200 m. a. s. l.)
In the morning we begin our hiking to the eastern Irdik Lake (3200 m, 7 hours hiking). We will hike over the pass Bokovoi (3300 m). During the hike we see constant changing of the landscapes. We will see vertical and cliffs and precipices, high rocks, green enormous mountains; we will go through the juniper forest where a sick person starts to feel better. There we can see a wonderful and impressive sunset over the most striking peaks of Kungey Ala-Too mountain range: Fuchika (4010m), Morozov (3960m), 800 years of Moscow (3872m). Overnight in tents.  

Day 4: Eastern Irdik Lake - Western Irdik Lake (3 300 m. a. s. l.)
Today we hike for about 7 hours. On the way we will see a lot of edelweiss fields (the flowers of love) and pastures that are used by Kyrgyz nomads. We will see a number of marmots at the altitude of 3650 m. On the way we will hike over Severnyi pass that is 3380 m. above sea level. While hiking at these places you start to forget about busy civilization and you can really relax enjoying the astonishing views of our Mother Nature. Camping is organized at the altitude of 3300 m. above sea level therefore overnight is to be spent in tents.   

Day 5: Western Irdik Lake - Karakol  (1 650 m. a. s. l.)
As soon as we are done withbreakfast, we begin our hiking with descent to Diychin valley (5h) where a lot of dungan people live. Dungans are Chinese Muslims that were prosecuted by the Chinese in the 19th century and fled to Kyrgyzstan. Today we will visit a Dungan family, and you will try traditional lagman soup. During pour hiking to the village it is possible sometimes to meet real nomadic families on the way. Every year they go to the mountains with their cattle and live in yurt, which is a unique collapsible nomadic dwelling made without a single nail! Afterwards transfer to Karakol town (10 km - 25 min). Overnight in "Elita" guesthouse (1650 m). 

Day 6: Karakol - Kochkor (280 km - 5 h, 1800 m. a. s. l.)
We head to Kochkor right after a delicious breakfast. Being in Karakol we will visit a local bazaar and try national dishes, such as ashlyamfu and shashlyk made of beef or lam. Then we will start or way to Kochkor village. On the way we will visit Djeti Oguz Mountains that are very popular because of their beauty and of course you will see the Broken Heart Mountain. Then while driving along the southern shore of Issyk Kul Lake we will visit a private factory for producing yurts. Your lunch will be in Bokonbaevo village in Talgat's  House. He is a famous hunter with golden eagles. Hunting with golden eagle is very popular in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia and Talgat will tell us about this unique kind of hunting and in the afternoon we can do some photos of the birds.  Talgat will also tell us the way he trains his birds of prey. After arrival in Kochkor village we will find out about national traditions and customs. You will watch the process of making traditional Kyrgyz carpets and even participate in it!  After it traditional dinner in a yurt, we will listen to a folk concert.  You can enjoy the atmosphere of real Kyrgyz family staying with a local Kyrgyz family, who will provide you home stay. 

Day 7: Kochkor - Bishkek (210 km - 5 h)
After you have a delicious breakfast with hosts we move to the capital of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek city. After arrival you will have some time to have a rest in your guesthouse and then will be the last leaving dinner in national restaurant with national music. «Asia Mountains» guesthouse will provide your last night spent in Kyrgyzstan.

 

 

Below you can see other trekking tours in Kyrgyzstan:

Kyrgyzstan trekking: Tour 1
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Trekking tour
Time of the tour: 7 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Karakol - Mokraya Polyana - Eastern Irdik Lake - Western Irdik Lake - Karakol - Kochkor - Bishkek

What we do is to help you to discover Kyrgyzstan, quite a new and unique country lying in the heart of the Tien-Shan Mountains. It is a land of big  contrasts offering multitude of spectacular landscapes: wide steppes, green fields, sandy deserts, turquoise lakes, snowy- top mountains, high-speed rivers, an abundance of wild life with many rare and endangered species, historical and archeological places oriented to the time of the Great Silk Road and people preserving the traditions of their nomadic ancestors. All this makes Kyrgyzstan nothing but a pearl of Central Asia. Read the tour... 

 

Kyrgyzstan trekking: Tour 2 
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Trekking tour
Time of the tour: 11 days
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Kyrgyzstan trekking: Tour 3 
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Trekking tour
Time of the tour: 13 days
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During this fantastic tour you will be able to visit the most fantastic parts of Kyrgyzstan. This tour includes the most notorious highlights of Kyrgyzstan that attract so many people. You are to  see our celestial mountains, beautiful alpine lakes and ancient architecture. You can feel the atmosphere of real nomadic life and even experience that on your own. Read the tour... 

 

Kyrgyzstan trekking: Tour 4 
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

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Kyrgyzstan trekking: Tour 5 
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Trekking tour
Time of the tour: 11 days
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This tour suggests a wonderful trekking in a wild nature, among gorges, mountains and heavenly lakes - believe us this tour is just perfect for you. This is going to be an unforgettable tour where you will not only see different kinds of mountains and the world's second largest alpine lake Issyk Kul. And of course you will have a wonderful opportunity to take a bit of taste of the traditional nomad's life while hiking along our magnificent mountains! Read the tour... 

 

Kyrgyzstan trekking: Tour 6 
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Trekking tour
Time of the tour: 11 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Tamga - Jukku gorge - pass Jukku - Ak-Shirak - Gorge Ashu-Tor - Gorge Chon-Kyzyl-Suu - Bishkek

You will totally not find such a silent and beautiful place anywhere else! You will just LOVE the way this tour has been arranged. This tour is for such people who want to discover the land of nomads. Kyrgyzstan is just a perfect place for trekking over incredible mountains and through unforgettable gorges. There is the second largest mountainous lake in the world named Issyk-Kul which we will see on our way. You will experience the nomadic style of life far away from the hectic of busy and stuffy cities. Read the tour... 

 

Kyrgyzstan trekking: Tour 7 
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Trekking tour
Time of the tour: 7 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Chong Kyzyl Suu - Gorge Jukuchak - Pass Jukka - Chokoli Lakes - Syrthe Ak-Shirak - gorge Barskaun - Bishkek

You found the blissfully quiet place in our busy world your were looking for. All of us were children and had our particular dreams. If your dream was to roam somewhere in wild nature, among gorges, mountains and celestial lakes, this tour is right for you. It is an unforgettable tour where you will not only see different kinds of mountains and the world's second largest alpine lake, but also get a taste of the traditional nomads' life while hiking along the Great Silk Road! Read the tour...