Discovery
From Pamir to Tian Shan range
Enjoy a cultural program - for nature lovers
- Duration
- 11 days
- Countries
- Kyrgyzstan
- 01 Tulpar-Kol lake
- 02 Toktogul water reservoir
- 03 Lenin peak
- 04 Osh
- 05 Kyzyl Oy
- 06 Kochkor
- 07 Issyk Kul lake
- 08 Jumgal
- 09 Bokonbaeva
- 10 Arslanbob waterfall
The story
The journey
After arriving in Osh, explore the Pamir and the famous Lenin Peak (7134m). And after crossing the Ferghana Valley and the original forests Greek nuts, you cross the line of Tien Shan by the most beautiful canyons. The final touch is beautiful on arrival at Issyk Kul lake, the second largest mountain lake in the world.
Route map
The route
Day by day
The journey, day by day
11 chapters
Day 01 Arrival at the airport Osh early in the morning
Arrival at the airport Osh early in the morning
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 02 Road from Osh to Sary Mogol village in the Pamir Alay range
Road from Osh to Sary Mogol village in the Pamir Alay range
The road goes up slowly to the mountain situated at the South of Osh city, on the foot of the enormous range of Pamir. In the morning, we can visit the Gulsho hot springs water. The road goes now up into a canyon till the pass of Taldyk pass (3589m. alt.), then drive down to Sary Tash, stop for lunch on the way. The view opens slowly to the Pamir range marking the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Then we drive to Sary Mogol village. Free time in the village. Dinner and overnight in homestay.
Options: visit of the Chong and Kichi Koel lakes; visit of the Kedjige lake; visit of a yack farm; visit of Tulpar Koel lakes
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03 Horseback riding to Tulpar Koel's lakes
Horseback riding to Tulpar Koel's lakes
Sary-Mogol village Tulpar-Kol lake
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04 From Chong Alay to Arslanbob nut's forest
From Chong Alay to Arslanbob nut's forest
Tulpar-Kol lake Arslanbob village
Today, we have a long scenery road, through Gulsho, Kara-Shoro, Uzgen minaret, Jalal Abad city. Arrival end of the day in Arslanbob. Overnight in homestays.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05 Day hiking in the originel nuts forest of Arslanbob
Day hiking in the originel nuts forest of Arslanbob
Arslanbob village Arslanbob village
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06 Walk around Arslanbob and transfer to Toktogul
Walk around Arslanbob and transfer to Toktogul
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07 From Toktogul, road to the village of Kyzyl Oï by the Suusamyr valley
From Toktogul, road to the village of Kyzyl Oï by the Suusamyr valley
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08 Road to Kochkor throught the Jumgal valley
Road to Kochkor throught the Jumgal valley
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 09 Drive to Bokonbaeva with cultural stops
Drive to Bokonbaeva with cultural stops
Morning tour of the city: local crafts bazaar and transfer to Barskoon the southern shore of Lake Issyk Kul, the second altitude lake after Lake Titicaca, on the called " the pearl of Kyrgyzstan " a sandy shore, huge and deep , without flow. We drive to the village of Kyzyl Tuu for lunch at our host, manufacturer yurt. Then we drive to Bokonbaeva where we visit two eagles and hawks breeders, ancestral tradition received from father to son. Then after getting acquainted with the raptors, we continue our journey to Tong beach to spend the night in a charming yurt camp of the local ecotourism association. (in homestay in winter).
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Drive to Bishkek
Drive to Bishkek
Morning, drive back along the shore of Issyk Kul lake, then descend slowly to the Boom gorge where we will have lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the Burana Tower dating from the 11th century, the ancient capital of Central Asia. Arrival in Bishkek, dinner and overnight in guest house. (options : visit of Kyzyl Tuu village and its yurt makers, 2-3 hours rafting in Chuy or Chong Kemin river)
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Transfer from Bishkek to Manas International Airport
Transfer from Bishkek to Manas International Airport
Bishkek Manas International Airport
Depending on your flight time, your guide will join you to the airport and help you check in for your flight. If your flight is later in the day your guide will show you more places in Bishkek before your flight. We hope you enjoyed your trip to Kyrgyzstan and we hope you come back again to explore other counties in Central Asia with us.
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Reviews of Nomad's Land
Travelers, in their own words
Published reviews of our team and service.
“One word: THANK YOU! Two fabulous weeks experiencing nomadic life up close. Bakyt, without you, the journey would not have been the same. Thank you for your kindness and energy! Thanks to Youri, our amazing driver! In short, highly recommend this agency 100%.”
“"Visit to Kyrgyzstan = Nomad’s Land" Our stay in the country boils down to this. An unforgettable experience! The whole team is very competent and responsive. The country is amazing. We did 17 days and visited incredible and untouched corners. I recommend the nights with nomadic shepherds. Magical moments!”
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