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Kyrgyzstan trekking: Tour 07
Country: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Trekking tour
Time of the tour: 11 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley - Chon Sary Oi village - Orto-Koi Suu gorge - Kok-Airik Pass - Orto-Koi Suu River - Koi Suu River - Chon Kemin River - Djaman Suu River - Kara Korum Pass - Kel Tor gorge - Kel Tor gorge - Kolkogur Lake - Kel Tor Pass (3490 m) - Kel Tor sourth gorge - Tamchi village - Bishkek
This tour includes the most stupendous highlights of Kyrgyz Republic that welcome so many people. You will see our celestial mountains, alpine lakes and ancient architecture. Also it is a great chance to experience yourself as if you as a real nomad. For the period of this overwhelming tour you will be able to visit the most picturesque parts of Kyrgyzstan!
Day 1: Bishkek - Chon Kemin valley (170 km - 4 h)
From the International Airport of Manas you will be collected by your guide and accompanied to Bishkek (the capital city of the republic). Drive from the Airport to Bishkek city takes half an hour. Upon arrival in Bishkek your first day here starts with nice breakfast. You will spend the rest of the day having guided city tour in Bishkek City. This sightseeing tour includes the visiting of the many places of interest of the capital, such as: National Philharmonic, Ala-Too Central Square, the Museum of the Kyrgyz History, Oak Park (Duboviy Park), Art Gallery, Victory Square (Pobeda Square) and Oriental Osh Bazaar. Lunch is included. Afterwards we will go to the valley of Chon Kemin. On the way, we will stop to visit the Tower of Burana - minaret of the 11 century and its open air museum of Balbans - stone warriors. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. In the Guesthouse of Kalmak-Ashuu you will spend the night.
Day 2: Chon Kemin valley - Chon Sary Oi village (150 km -4 h)
Today in Chon Kemin Valley - wide alpine valley you can see Kyrgyz nomads with their yurts and sheep's as it was 100 years ago among the Tian Shan Mountains, strong rivers, pine trees. After breakfast we will photo session to capture all the beauty and charms of On our way to the Chon Sart Oi village we will stop not far from Chon-Kemin valley in order to walk three hours in Konorchek labyrinths. At the end of the labyrinths we will present you a spectacular view where everyone finds his favorite image. Then a picnic is. We will continue our trip to the north shore of Issik-kul Lake (1600m). Our destination for today is Chon Sary Oi village. Meal and preparations are organized for the trek. Night is in guesthouse.
Day 3: Chon Sary Oi village - Orto-Koi Suu - Kok-Airik Pass (3889 m) (30 km; 6 hours)
The first day of our trekking starts at 7 o'clock. After good breakfast our car will bring us on the mountain road in the Orto-Koi Suu gorge. Some time later we will meet our horseman with horses. Then we will pack on horses our luggage and proceed with our hiking! So today we have to go to the foot of Kok-Airik Pass (3889 m) where we set up our camp. Overnight is in tents (3200 m).
Day 4: Kok-Airik Pass (3889 m) - Orto-Koi Suu River - Koi Suu River (40 km; 8 hours)
We have to get back to the Kok-Airik Pass (3889 m) passing that we find ourselves in the Orto-Koi Suu gorge where is a river with the same name. After breakfast we prepare all of our equipment and belongings, and then immerse it all on the horse, we will go further. On the way we will see exceptionally striking and wild place with only mountain and remarkable glaciers of the Kungey Mountain Range. A little bit later going down the gorge we will reach on the biggest river on Kungey Mountain range is Chon Kemin River. And we will come to an end of our trip today at the bank of Koi Suu river - is one of the hundred rivers that following into enormous Chon Kemin River, where we set up our camp. Dinner. Overnight is in tents (3000 m). Absolute silence!
Day 5: Koi Suu River - Chon Kemin River - Djaman Suu River (40 km; 8 hours)
The main aim for today is to reach Djaman Suu River where we will set up our camp. So, we have to move on further seeking of new impressions. Sacred loveliness of these places and this valley can't be described in a word! You just have to write a book after all what happened with you during your trip here! Also today you will have opportunity to make photos one of the highest mountains of the Kungey Mountain Range is Choktal Mountain (4771), seeming to be the lonely guard of this range! Overnight is in tents (3000 m). Dinner.
Day 6: Djaman Suu River - Kara - Korum Pass (3705 m) (35 km; 7 hours)
So, at 7 o'clock in the morning, as usual, our meal will be served. We reach today Kara - Korum Pass (3705 m). There, in one of the picturesque places named Dere hole, we will have a picnic. It is simply a miracle just to seat at the mountain river bank, to eat and to hear natural sounds: bird's songs, water babble. We approach Kara - Korum Pass (3705 m) at the end of the day. You will have a spare time before dinner. This night will be spent in the tent camp (3300 meters a. s. l.).
Day 7: Kara - Korum Pass (3705 m) - Kel Tor gorge (35 km; 7 hours)
A breakfast is to be served at 7 o'clock. We are expected rather long and hard day today. First of all we will have to cross Korum Pass (3705 m). But it will be worth it because wonderful picture will be opened in front of you. You will have opportunity staying on this panorama to observe Kel Tor and other gorges. It seems you are alone in this world and you are just little peace of this world.Amazing! So in result we will reach Kel Tor gorge where we will set up our camp again! Dinner. Overnight is in tents (3260 m).
Day 8: Kel Tor gorge - Kolkogur Lake (35 km; 7 hours)
Like yesterday our meal will be served at 7 o'clock. You should to take with yourself only lunch-boxes and towels for those who wish for swimming in the lake. Firstly, we will move towards Kolkogur Lake. This small picturesque mountain lake (2720 m) is lost among high and sharp mountains and there are not lots of people who had seen it! So, if you have fine healthiness and feel free to swim there! Picnic is at the shore of lake! But after, we will have to come back to our tent camp. This day was particularly interesting! Dinner. Overnight is in tents (3260 m).
Day 9: Kel Tor gorge - Kel Tor Pass (3490 m) - Tamchi village (80 km; 8 hours)
Unfortunately it is the last day of trekking! At 7 o'clock in the morning meal is to be served. But it will be not one of the easiest days because we have to across Kel Tor Pass (3490 m) and than to go down and down till the road that isn't far away from Toru - Aigyr Village. Our chauffeur will be waiting for us there. After that we will move till Tamchi Village along Issyk - Kul Lake. In Tamchi Village we will be accommodated in the local guesthouse. Upon arrival you will have enough time to swim in the lake or to take shower. Overnight is in the guesthouse. Dinner.
Day: 10 Tamchi Village - Bishkek (180 km; 3 hours)
So today following a delicious breakfast we start our way back home - to Bishkek. You have enough time in the morning last time to see Issyk - Kul as closer as possible and to touch the water or just simply to swim. But time is upcoming and we have to go further. We move along the northern cost of the lake. After several hours we get in our capital where you are accommodated at Kyrgyz Nomads Guest House! Final traditional dinner. Leaving festivity! Overnight is in a guesthouse.
Day 11: Bishkek - Europe
Our guide will accompany you to the airport.
