Journey · 1 day
Sirota camp - Altyn Arashan valley
Hiking to Ala-Kul lake, then through Ala-Kul pass, descend to Altyn Arashan gorge
Sirota campAltyn Arashan valley
- Walk
- 15 km7 hr
- Season
- June – September
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Elevation gain
- 900 m
- Elevation loss
- 1325 m
Journey route
The route
- 01OriginSirota camp
- 02DestinationAltyn Arashan valley
Journey notes
About this Journey
After the meal we continue to climb up the pearl of gorge Karakol - the lake Ala-Kul. This lake is known for its depth, color and its location 3500 m. The color of lake changes turquoise to purple. It mounts to the Ala-Kul pass (3860 m). We can see the pass Karakol peak (5216 m), Djiguit (5170 m), Oguz-Bashy (5168 m). Descent to the gorge Altyn-Arashan. Long descent but easy. Arrival at refuge source of hot water. Swimming in the hot spring. Night in the refuge.
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Karakol valley Teleti EastSirota camp
KarakolSirota camp
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Altyn Arashan valleyAltyn Arashan hot water springs
Altyn Arashan valleyKarakol
Altyn Arashan valleyAltyn Arashan valley
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