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
This tour includes the most outstanding highlights of Kyrgyzstan 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. During this overwhelming tour you will be able to visit the most picturesque parts of Kyrgyzstan, which could be compared with paradise on the earth!
Day 1: Bishkek - Karakol (450 km - 8 h) (1 650 m. a. s. l.)
In the morning we start our way to Karakol town the administrative and cultural center for Issyk - Kul province. The favourite stopping point for the foreign tourists! On the 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 brought 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 are going to really enjoy the amazing view of the Legendary Tien Shan Mountains that surround the whole lake. Issik - Kul is measure 182 km long and 58 km wide. The lake is heated below by volcanic activity and never freezes even in depth of winter. 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 was the center of the world. During the drive to Karakol town that took place on the eastern part of the Holy Issyk-Kul Lake 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.)
This day excursion in Karakol includes: 1) the visit of Dungan mosque, which will highlights the fact that it is built in Chinese style without using a single metal nail. 2) An old wooden Orthodox Church visiting. It was made of wood more than 100 years ago and even nowadays attracts a lot of tourists. 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 reaches 18 meters and the girth of its trunk - 1.5 meters. We will have hiking for 7 hours to the foot of the glade named « Mokraya Polyana ». Night is 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 our7 hours hiking to the eastern 3200 m. Irdik Lake. We will go over the pass 3300 m. Bokovoi. During the trek we see constantly changing landscapes. We will see steep cliffs and precipices, high rocks, green meadow and pastures; we move through the coniferous forest where a ill person starts to feel better. There we can see a wonderful and unforgettable sunset over the most beautiful peaks of Kungey Ala-Too mountainous range: Fuchika (4010m), Morozov (3960m), 800 years of Moscow (3872m). Overnight is in tents.
Day 4: Eastern Irdik Lake - Western Irdik Lake (3 300 m. a. s. l.)
Today we will trek 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 many marmots at the altitude of 3650 m. While hiking at these places you are going to forget about busy civilization and you can really relax enjoying the amazing views of the Nature. We will trek over Severnyi pass that is 3380 m. above sea level. Camping. Overnight in tents at the altitude of 3300 m. above sea level.
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. This day you will see how the Dungan - Chinese people live visiting local family and trying traditional Dungan 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 a single nail! Afterwards transfer to Karakol town that is situated 13 km away from the lakes shore. Overnight in "Elita" guesthouse (1650 m).
Day 6: Karakol - Kochkor (280 km - 5 h, 1800 m. a. s. l.)
In Karakol we will visit a local bazaar and try national dishes, such as ashlyamfu and shashlyk made of beef or lamb. 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. The local shepherds can tell you many legends about the beautiful red rocks. 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 who 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 will also tell us the way he trains his birds of prey. After arrival in Kochkor village we will learn about national traditions and customs. You will witness the process of making traditional Kyrgyz carpets and even participate in its manufacturing! After it traditional dinner in a yurt, we will listen to a folk concert. This night you will spend in a home stay with a local family.
Day 7: Kochkor - Bishkek (210 km - 5 h)
After having traditional breakfast together with hosts, upon which we drive to the capital of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek. Last night you will spend in «Asia Mountains» guesthouse. After arriving you will have some time to take a break in your guesthouse and then will be the last dinner in national restaurant with national music.
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