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Trekking Tour
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Duration: 9 Days
Season: June - August
The valley of the Chon-Kemin River, stretching for more than 110 kms from west to east, is surprisingly beautiful. All the riches of Kyrgyz nature can be found here: the fantastic beauty of mountain views stretching to the far horizon, the turquoise surfaces of high-mountain lakes and the juicy greens of the Alpine meadows framed by unclimbable rocks and many different kinds of animals and flora. The pure, clean, air, sated by oxygen and the aroma of mountain flowers, makes the gorges of the southern slopes of the Zailii Range and the northern slopes of the Kungei Ala-Too Range, unique places. The high slopes of the Ala-Too Range are covered by a dark, fir forest and, combined with the silvery spots of glaciers, give the emerald green valley an extremely attractive appearance. The forest grows so richly that, from a distance, it is impossible to distinguish individual trees - the slope looks as if it is covered by huge pieces of dark green velvet.
Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival in Bishkek. After lunch - City tour including a visit to an Oriental bazaar and other places, typical of an Eastern city. |
| Day 2 | Transfer to the Jyndy-Suu River at the Chon-Kemin Gorge (200 km). Set up the tent camp. Walk around the local area. Stay overnight in the tents (altitude -2500 m above sea level). |
| Day 3 | Walk along the Chon-Kemin River to the mouth of the Orto Koi Suu river (5-6 hours). The Chon-Kemin River valley is surprisingly rich in flora. Here you can see a unique spectacle - meadows, full of edelweiss. |
| Day 4 | The walk takes you along the Chon-Kemin River to the mouth of the West Ak-Suu River (5-6 hours). The route passes along the rebuilt Almaty-Cholpon-Ata road. It is the shortest way to Issyk-Kul from Kazakhstan. Stay overnight in tents (3000 m above sea level). |
| Day 5 | An excursion to the lake - the source of the Chon-Kemin River. The lake is a magnificent spectacle in the bright sunshine. It looks like a sapphire set amongst a vast array of silver, snow-covered mountains. Further on, the route leads to the foot of the Ak-Suu Pass. From here there is a magnificent view of the glacier. Stay overnight in tents (3600 m above sea level). |
| Day 6 | Cross the Ak-Suu Pass (4052 m). From the top of the pass there opens before you, a grand panorama across the mountains. From the pass you will cross meadows covered with different plants. These meadows lead you to the Chon Ak-Suu River where you will set up the tent camp (3060 m above sea level). |
| Day 7 | Next, the route passes along the Chon Ak-Suu River to the mouth of the Ui-Bulak River. The path passes through alpine meadows where, in summer, local people live with their families. Stay overnight in tents. |
| Day 8 | The last part of the route goes along the valley of the Chon Ak-Suu River (4-5 hours). One of the most picturesque gorges in the Issyk-Kul oblast is the Grigorievka Gorge. Transfer to Bishkek by car. |
| Day 9 | Flight home. |
Level of difficulty: This tour is recommended for people with hiking experience (hiking time approximately 4-6 hours per day).
Conditions: It is necessary to bring a sleeping bag, warm clothes and trekking boots.
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| 28 T. Moldo St., Bishkek, 720001 Kyrgyzstan Phone: (00 996 312) 622381 Fax: (00 996 312) 622380 E-mail: novinomad@elcat.kg |
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