Summary
Journey into the wilds of Central Asia for an off-the-beaten-path trek in the Mountains of Heaven
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive Bishkek; Afternoon City Tour
- Day 2
- Full-Day Excursion And Warm-Up Walk In Ala-Archa N...
- Day 3
- Drive Via Burana Tower To Tosor Village On The Sho...
- Day 4
- Free Morning By The Lake; Transfer To Juukuchak Go...
- Day 5
- Trek Over Orto-Bulak Pass To Kichi-Kyzyl-Suu Gorge
- Day 6
- Hike Through Nomad Pastures To Djili-Suu; Option T...
- Day 7
- Trek To Jety-Oguz Canyon Via Kok-Jaiyk Pass
- Day 8
- Ascend Via A Narrow, Wooded River Gorge To The Bas...
- Day 9
- Cross Telety Pass; Descend Through Alpine Meadows ...
- Day 10
- Daywalk To The Foot Of Karakol Peak
- Day 11
- Ascend Through Forest To A Waterfall By Lake Ala-K...
- Day 12
- Long Descent With Fine Mountain Views To Altyn Ara...
- Day 13
- Military Truck To Karakol For Sightseeing; Traditi...
- Day 14
- Drive To Bishkek Visiting Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs ...
- Day 15
- End Bishkek
Travel Cities (3): Ala Archa National Park, Bishkek, Karakol
Details
Experience spectacular trekking through alpine meadows and wild pastures inhabited by Kyrgyz nomads, past gushing rivers and waterfalls, taking in panoramic views of Lake Issyk-Kul and the snow-capped Tian Shan range, meaning Mountains of Heaven. The first part of the walking route crosses a series of rugged, seldom-visited gorges, which only the most intrepid of outsiders have laid eyes on. The latter part crosses into Jety-Oguz Gorge, famed for its immense beauty. There’s also the chance to hike to the foot of Karakol Peak (the highest in the region) and there are all sorts of other delights besides the trek itself: rejuvenate in the thermal baths of Altyn Arashan, learn to make traditional lagman noodles in a family home, take a guided tour of Bishkek, and visit ancient sites including the Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs.Aldo Kane Collection: A hand-selected range of adventures by our Brand Ambassador:“Kyrgyzstan is a true hidden gem. I’ve spent a month travelling around there, and I’m keen to go back. With sweeping gorges, hot springs, wildflower meadows and ancient petroglyphs to discover en route, rest assured the remote Tian Shan range leaves a lasting impression. The trip also takes you to a local family’s home so you can master the traditional lagman noodle dish!”