Discovery

From Pamir to Tian Shan range

Enjoy a cultural program - for nature lovers

Duration
11 days
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Start day
1
Start month
End day
31
End month
Countries
Kyrgyzstan
Activities
Drive , Hiking
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Tulpar Koel lakes at the foot of the peak Lenin (Pamir, Kyrgyzstan)
Private field journal 11 chapters

The story

The journey

Discovering Kyrgyzia with excursion into the Pamir Alay

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
Day 01

Arrival at the airport Osh early in the morning

Osh International Airport Osh

Arrival at the airport Osh early in the morning. Meeting by our English speaking guide. Transfer to the guesthouse. Visit of several monuments of the capital of south Kyrgyzstan: Salomon sacred mountain wich is World heritage Site, supported by UNESCO, square of Alymbek Datka, and largest and most crowded outdoor market in all of Central Asia. Overnight in the guest house in Osh.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Osh International airport
Day 02 Road from Osh to Sary Mogol village in the Pamir Alay range
Day 02

Road from Osh to Sary Mogol village in the Pamir Alay range

Osh Sary-Mogol village

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

Zalayskiy range Pamir
Day 03 Horseback riding to Tulpar Koel's lakes
Day 03

Horseback riding to Tulpar Koel's lakes

Sary-Mogol village Tulpar-Kol lake

Day horse ride to the lake Tuparkoel, we cross the big Kyzyl Suu valley, and our yurt camp is situaeted, on the shore of incredible lakes and at same level than the BC of the Lenin's peak but on the East bank of the Ashyk Tash river. Overnight in yurts. (possibility to add a day hike in the direction of Lenin's peak, or ascent of nearby peak (alt. 4130m.))

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tulpar Koel lakes at the foot of the peak Lenin (Pamir, Kyrgyzstan)
Day 04 From Chong Alay to Arslanbob nut's forest
Day 05 Day hiking in the originel nuts forest of Arslanbob
Day 06 Walk around Arslanbob and transfer to Toktogul
Day 06

Walk around Arslanbob and transfer to Toktogul

Arslanbob village Toktogul

In the morning we walk to the waterfall and forests. Lunch in Arslanbob. Then drive to Toktogul lake. We drive through canyon of the Naryn River and barages. Taking several pictures at the edge of the cliffs and the lake stops. Then we go round the artificial lake of Toktogul. Arrival in the gorge of the Chychkhan river. Overnight in the guesthouse.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

CBT Arslanbob
Day 07 From Toktogul, road to the village of Kyzyl Oï by the Suusamyr valley
Day 07

From Toktogul, road to the village of Kyzyl Oï by the Suusamyr valley

Toktogul Kyzyl Oy

We drive to Chichkhan Canyon, famous for its honey and trout. Then we leave the canyon to lead the Ala Bel Pass (3175m alt.) We open amazing view of the upper valley of Sussamyr. Driving to this valley will take us to the village of Kojomkul, where we visit the small museum dedicated to local hero who wore stones over 600kg. At noon, we descend the canyon Koekoemeren river that leads to the peaceful village of Kyzyl Oi where we share a meal with our host. In the afternoon, we walk the "red hollow", this little dry with red ocher cliffs valley leaves no doubt that lies above one of the finest pastures Tian Chan. Overnight in homestay.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Yurt camp at Suusamyr valley for ski-touring
Day 08 Road to Kochkor throught the Jumgal valley
Day 08

Road to Kochkor throught the Jumgal valley

Kyzyl Oy Kochkor

After our breakfast, we continue down the canyon that offers scenery more amazing. At the intersection with Jumgal river, we ascend the river to these new sources. Stop for lunch at the inhabitant in the village of Djumgal. We discover life "sedimentary!” The nomadic Kyrgyz. After lunch, we go back neck Kyzart (2664m. alt.) And descend to the small village of Epkin, where you will discover the way how to make shirdak, the traditional kyrgyz carpet. Arrival in Kochkor, installation in a homestay. Visit of the town. Dinner and overnight in a homestay.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Jumgal valley
Day 09 Drive to Bokonbaeva with cultural stops
Day 09

Drive to Bokonbaeva with cultural stops

Kochkor Bokonbaeva

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

Kochkor
Day 10 Drive to Bishkek
Day 10

Drive to Bishkek

Bokonbaeva 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

Bokonbaeva beach
Day 11 Transfer from Bishkek to Manas International Airport
Day 11

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. 

Manas International Airport

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