Kyrgyzstan trekking 5
Kyrgyzstan trekking: Tour 5
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
Our company works for you to help to discover Kyrgyzstan, a unique country lying in the heart of the Tien-Shan Mountains. It is a land of unimaginable contrasts offering multitude of spectacular landscapes: wide steppes, green fields, sandy deserts, turquoise lakes, snowy mountains, speedy rivers, a great quantity of wild life with many exceptional and endangered variety, historical and archeological places laid with the Great Silk Road and people preserving the traditions of their nomadic ancestors. All of this makes Kyrgyzstan a pearl of Central Asia.
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 situated 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 be transferred to the incredible Issyk-Kul Lake which is the second largest alpine and the second deepest (maximum depth 7oo m) lake in the world (1608m.above sea level). The Lake is also called "the pearl of Central Asia". You will really enjoy the amazing view of the Tien Shan Mountains that surround 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 a wonderful opportunity to visit ancient stone inscriptions (dating back to 800 B.C.). They were incarved by local tribes named Saks and Usuns that believed that Issyk Kul Lake was the center of the world. During transfer to Karakol town you will drive along the whole northern shore of Issyk Kul Lake. Overnight in a guesthouse "Elita" in Karakol.
Day 2: Karakol - Mokraya Polyana glade (2790 m a. s. l.)
In the morning we will visit the Dungan mosque. One of its highlights is the fact that it is built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail. After we will 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. Afterwards transfer to Karakol gorge. It is an amazing gorge that is situated at the heart of the Terskey Mountains. Here we can see Turkestan spruce trees that are widespread only here in Kyrgyzstan. The height of the tree can reach 18 meters and the girth of its trunk makes up 1.5 meters. We will have hiketo 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 start our hike to the eastern Irdik Lake (3200 m, 7 hours hiking). We will hike over the pass Bokovoi (3300 m). During the hike we see a big constant changing of the landscapes. We will see steep cliffs and precipices, high rocks, emerald mountains; we will go through the juniper forest where a sick person starts to feel better. There we can see a wonderful and unforgettable sunset over the most beautiful peaks of Kungey Ala-Too mountain chain: 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 will 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 lot of marmots at the altitude of 3650 m. Onour 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 and enjoy the incredible views of our Mother Nature. Camping is to be settled at the altitude of 3300 m. above sea level. Overnight in tents.
Day 5: Western Irdik Lake - Karakol (1 650 m. a. s. l.)
After breakfast we start our hiking with descent to Diychin valley (5h) where many dungan people live. Dungans are Chinese Muslims who had been prosecuted by the Chinese in the 19th century and fled to Kyrgyzstan. Today we visit a Dungan family and try traditional lagman soup. While 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 yurts. Yurts are collapsible nomadic dwellings that are made without using 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.)
In the morning after a good sleep and healthy breakfast we will transfer to Kochkor. 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 kind of hunting and in the afternoon we can do some photos of the birds. Talgat is going to tell us the way he trains his birds of prey. After arrival in Kochkor village we will find out about culture, national traditions and customs. You will watch the course of making traditional Kyrgyz carpets and even participate in it! After it traditional dinner in a yurt, we will listen to a folk concert presented by local famous singers and artists. This night you will spend in a home stay with a local family.
Day 7: Kochkor - Bishkek (210 km - 5 h)
In the morning you will have a traditional breakfast together with hosts. After breakfast we will move to the capital of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek city. Having arrived you will have some time to have a rest in your guesthouse and then will be the last dinner in national restaurant with national music and folklore show. Last night you will spend in «Asia Mountains» guesthouse.
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Activity: Trekking tour
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Our company works for you to help to discover Kyrgyzstan, a unique country lying in the heart of the Tien-Shan Mountains. It is a land of unimaginable contrasts offering multitude of spectacular landscapes: wide steppes, green fields, sandy deserts, turquoise lakes, snowy mountains, speedy rivers, a great quantity of wild life with many exceptional and endangered variety, historical and archeological places laid with the Great Silk Road and people preserving the traditions of their nomadic ancestors. All of this makes Kyrgyzstan a pearl of Central Asia. Read the tour...
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