Adventure
Trekking Expedition - Around Kel Suu Lake
- Duration
- 6 days
- Countries
- Kyrgyzstan
- Activities
- Hiking , Historical Sites , Horse Riding , Wildlife Watching
- 01 Tash Rabat
- 02 Naryn
- 03 Kel-Suu lake
The story
The journey
This Trek is so cool!!!
Route map
The route
Day by day
The journey, day by day
6 chapters
- Day 01
Around the At-Bashi range from Tash Rabat to Kok Kyia valley
The road goes down and joins the main road "Bishkek-Kashgar". After driving around the At-Bashi range, the road reach the shore of the Chatyr-Kul lake, a natural reserve for migratory birds. The Chatyr-Kul lake marks the top of the wide Ak-Say valley. Then road follow the main river till the Kok Kyia valley at the foot of the Kel-Suu lake. Overnight in yurt or shepherd's house. The road is open all-year-around.Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 02
Horseriding to Kel Suu lake
Horseriding to the Kel Suu lake, discovery of the environment and wildlife observation. Night at a local family in a yurt.Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 03
Hiking to the South side of Kel-Suu lake
Trekking to the other side of Kel Suu lake through high mountain passes. You will hike in the valley of Tyok Boto, cross Eshegart pass 3934 m. Night in tentMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 04
Trekking into the wild near the “Five Boys Valley”
After an early start, we will head towards the “Five Boys Valley”, which very close to the boarder of China. Today is created as an exploring day to reach a peak or to enjoy the alpine valleys. Since this is a remote and infrequently visited place, you will be able to discover new trekking paths or follow the paths of ibex goats. Dinner will be had back at the camp.Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 05
Across Kel Suu Lake by boat
Today we sail back across the lake on a small boat (exclusive experience in Kyrgyzstan). Nights at local families.Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 06
On the road from Kel-Suu to city of Naryn by Kayindy pass
After a peaceful night in Kok-Kyia Valley, we start our journey back to Naryn city in the morning. We bid farewell to Meder and his family, leaving behind the remote beauty of the valley as we cross the wide, open plains of the Ak-Suu high valley.
Approaching the military checkpoint, we complete the necessary border zone formalities before continuing through the rugged landscapes of Ak-Say Valley. From here, we ascend the Kaindy Pass, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains before descending into the green pastures of Bosogo, where herds of yaks and horses graze freely.
Following the At-Bashi River, we drive through a vast expanse of alpine meadows before rejoining the main road. As we cross the At-Bashi Valley, the mountains gradually give way to wide-open plains.
Before reaching Naryn, we make a short stop at Ak-Tash Waterfall, where water mysteriously flows from the rocky cliffs—a perfect place for a break and some final photos of the journey. From here, we descend through the red canyon, retracing our route towards civilization.
By late afternoon or early evening, we arrive back in Naryn city, marking the end of our adventure through one of Kyrgyzstan’s most breathtaking landscapes.
Winter Route Note: If the Kaindy Pass is closed due to snow, we take the alternative route via Torugart.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography
Along the way
Further reading
More from this journey
Practical information
Prepare for the journey
- All transportation in a private vehicle
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation as described in the program
- Meals (3 per day)
- Bottled water (when possible) & tea
- English-speaking trekking guide
- Pack horses with saddle bags & horsemen
- Camping & cooking equipment (tents, mats, gas, stove, etc)
- All the activities listed in the program
- Entry fees at national parks and/or border zones listed in the program
- Entry fees at museums and historical sites listed in the program
- Domestic flights mentioned in the program
- A contribution to our sustainable development projects
- Organisation of the trip & local taxes
- International flights
- International banking fees (PayPal, ...)
- Travel & repatriation insurance
- Visas / LOI (if applicable)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Personal equipment (sleeping bag, headlight, personal medication, etc)
- Additional costs due to unexpected personal events (health, loss of luggage, ...)
- Tips for guide & driver (always optional, always appreciated)
Reviews of Nomad's Land
Travelers, in their own words
Published reviews of our team and service.
Nous tenions à vous remercier pour l’organisation de notre voyage au Kirghizistan. Ce pays est magnifique avec des personnes très accueillantes. Grâce à l’énergie positive de notre guide Baktygul, nous avons pu entrer en contact avec la population locale, aidée par quelques vodka bien sûr.
Nomadsland organized a 5 days 4 nights winter tour from Bishkek to Issyk Kol lake via Chom Keming (horse riding), Jyrgalan (snow shoeing), Karakol (museums) and Bokanbaevo (fairy canyon, 7 bulls, eagle hunting), then back to Bishkek. Nikita, our guide, picked us up from the airport and drove us round the snowy roads in his excellent v8 4wd.
4 Day Hike through Archa Tor pass It’s my first trip to Kyrgyzstan! My wife and I are independent travelers and prefer the solitude of traveling without guide or porters. I found Aibek Nomad's Land online as we were on a short 5 day trip, 3 or which were full day hikes so transport to and from the exact start and end points were essential.
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