Winter
Winter adventure to the Song Kul Lake
The most exciting winter experience in Kyrgyzstan
- Duration
- 5 days
- Countries
- Kyrgyzstan
- Activities
- Backcountry Skiing , Hiking , Horse Riding , Snowshoeing
- 01 Kochkor
- 02 Kyzart Pass
- 03 Kilemche Jailoo
- 04 Tuz-Ashuu pass
- 05 Song Kul lake
- 06 Tuz Ashuu (Song Kul)
The story
The journey
You will enjoy a real adventure to the Song Kul's lake, and sleep in the only all year around yurt camp. One of the most exciting winter experience you can live with Nomad's Land.
Route map
The route
Day by day
The journey, day by day
5 chapters
- Day 01
On the road to Kyzart village
A day road to Jumgal valley, through the Boom gorge, the Orto Tokoï reservoir, Kochkor and Kyzart pass.
(options for this day: visit of Burana tower, walk of 2-3 hours in the Konorchek canyon, to pass by the west shore of Issyk Kul lake, handicraft show in Kochkor, rafting in Chuy or Chong Kemin river 2-3 hours)
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 02
Horseback riding to Kilemche valley
After breakfast, we leave Kyzart village to get to Kilemche jailoo (pastureland). We take horses and ride the 20 km long track up to the pastureland. The winter scenery of this valley is stupendous, and there are still many shepherds with their animals on the pasturelands, as some families live there all year round.
We get accommodated at a shepherd family’s yurt or house and we will have time to get immersed into their daily life.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 03
Heading to Song Kul lake
Kilemche Jailoo Tuz Ashuu (Song Kul)
This morning, we take the path to reach the shores of Lake Song Kul. On skis, snowshoes or on horseback, and depending on the snow conditions, you will choose your favorite activity to reach the immense plateau of Lake Song Kul. All morning, we climb to the Tuz Ashuu pass by road, then from the pass, we descend to the shores of the lake, which we follow to reach our winter camp in yurts.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 04
A winter day on the frozen Song Kul's lake
Tuz Ashuu (Song Kul) Tuz Ashuu (Song Kul)
Depending on your wishes, you can enjoy snowshoeing, ski-touring, hiking, horseback riding, snowtubbing or just enjoying this losted yurt camp surrounding by snow.Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 05
Skiing in the morning, then drive to Bishkek
In the morning, you horseride till the pass of Tuz Ashuu, then you will enjoy 6 km downhill skiing till the Kilemche river where your driver will be waiting for you. Drive to Bishkek. Dinner in the town. Installation in our guesthouse.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography
Along the way
Further reading
More from this journey
Practical information
Prepare for the journey
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!”
“An attention and a treatment of 10. Highly recommended. Kyrgyzstan, an unforgettable experience. I will return if you do !!!”
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