Journey · 1 day
Karakol - Sirota camp
Hiking from Karakol to Sirota camp
KarakolSirota camp
- Drive
- 5 km
- Walk
- 18 km
- Season
- Summer
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Elevation gain
- 1045 m
- Elevation loss
- 20 m
Journey route
The route
- 01OriginKarakol
- 02DestinationSirota camp
Journey notes
About this Journey
In the morning, we'll board a local bus near the entrance of Karakol National Park. Our hike begins by tracing the path of the Karakol River, following a dirt road that gradually leads into the scenic Karakol gorge. After crossing a bridge, we'll ascend along a steep track, tracing the flow of the Ala Kul lake's pristine waters. Along the way, take in the majestic pine trees of the Tien Shan and the rushing currents of the Karakol River fed by glacial melt. We'll spend the night under the stars, camping at the picturesque Sirota campsite.
Journey connections
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Arriving here
Kel-Kogur lakeKarakol
AlmatyKarakol
SatyKarakol
Continuing from here
Sirota campAltyn Arashan valley
Sirota campAla-Kul lake
Sirota campAla-Kul lake
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