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Journeys

  1. Journey

    Transfer to Kochkor Cattle near Kochkor village

    Tash Doeboe (Song Kul) → Kochkor

    In the morning, you drive along the southeastern shore of Song Kul Lake. Many migratory birds spend their summer in the swamps bordering the lake. You cross the Kalmak Ashu pass at 3446m where it is often possible to see herds of…

    Photo: Pierre Armand Dussex

  2. Journey

    Day hiking to the Song Kul's lake credit alpage productions nomadsland kilemche.jpg

    Kilemche Jailoo → Tuz Ashuu (Song Kul)

    Early morning, you leave the Kilemche pasture and hike to Song Kul's lake by the Tuz Ashuu pass (3228 meters alt.). We arrive to our yurt camp for lunch, then free time to walk around and visit fishermen. Dinner and overnight in…

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  3. Journey

    On the road to Kyzyl Oy Kyzyl Oy

    Tash Doeboe (Song Kul) → Kyzyl Oy

    Morning, transfer to the Karaketche pass and descent to the valley of Jumgal. On the road, a panoramic view of Lake Song Kul, and an open-air coal mine. Stop in Chaek, and in the small village of Kyzyl Oi passing by the middle of…

  4. Journey

    Road to Tamchy and the Issyk Kul's lake Tash Doeboe (Song Kul's lake)

    Tash Doeboe (Song Kul) → Tamchy

    In the morning, free time to enjoy the silence and the steppes to discover the nomadic life of Lake Song-Kul. Visit of Kochkor handicraft. After lunch, we drive around the lake and get out of this wide basin to find the small…

  5. Journey

    Horseback riding to Song Kul (Tuz-Ashuu) Excursión a caballo de un día a Son-Kule. Conoceremos la vida de los nómadas. Cabalgar alrededor de las yurtas y escalar altas montañas con un guía ... Regreso al campamento de yurtas. Alojamiento y comida en una yurta.

    Batay Aral (Song Kul) → Tuz Ashuu (Song Kul)

    After breakfast from Batai-Aral the shore of Lake Song Kul to the gorge of Tuz-Ashuu. 16 km riding horse (4 h). On the way arranging to picnic on the shore lake. During the day we could see nomadic yurts placing and keeping…

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  6. Journey

    Around lake Song Kul till Tash Doeboe a road on the shore of the deep blue Song Kul lake

    Batay Aral (Song Kul) → Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)

    Morning, free time. At noon, transfer to S-Е lakeshore. Horse riding or walking to scenic views. Petroglyph researching. Back to our yurts and discovery of traditional equestrian games.

    Photo: Pierre Armand Dussex

  7. Journey

    Drive to Song Kul by Naryn city Waterfall of Ak-Tash Naryn Oblast

    Tash Rabat → Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)

    Drive to the town of Naryn (2000m. alt.). We will visit the bazaar to replenish supplies before driving to Lake Song Kul (3016m. alt.). Stop at the natural reserve of Song Kul, then to the waterfalls of the Song Kul river before…

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  8. Journey

    Horse riding day around yurt camp BA-YC

    Batay Aral (Song Kul) → Batay Aral (Song Kul)

    One-day walking on the horses in the Son-Kul. We will discover nomad’s life. We will walk around the yurts and go up high mountains with shepherd... Coming back to the yurts camp. We will spend the night and have a dinner in the…

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Places to understand

  1. Place Kyrgyzstan

    Ak-Tash mountains (Song Kul) View of Ak-Tash mountain which means "White stone"  backside of the deep blue lake of Song Kul with blue sky and some with clouds

    Ak-Tash, peaking at 3,853 m, is the only isolated mountainous formation at the heart of the Song Kul Lake basin. Located northeast of the lake, the range extends about 10 km long and 6 km wide. At its northeastern end, the Djaman…

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  2. Place Kyrgyzstan

    Tash Doeboe (Song Kul)

    Every year at this place nomads spend the holidays. And in the south-east coast, between the hollows Kum-Bel (Sandy Pass) and Tepshi (Basin) are ancient stones. According to the Historical Museum of Ak-Talin region, there are 9…

  3. Region guide Kyrgyzstan

    Gulsho Gulsho

    Gulcha or Gulcho is a important village on the road M41, between Osh city and Sary-Tash village. Gulcha is the capital of the Alay district. There is an interesting legend about Gulcha: In the past, he was a well-known, just and…

  4. Region guide Tajikistan

    Kulob Hamadoni mausoleum, Kulob

    One of the largest town located on the Yakhsu River. Maybe more thant 3000 years old.

    Photo: erikenmieke

  5. Place Kyrgyzstan

    Ak-Bulun Museum Museum Ak-Bulun

    Ybyrai Tumanov (1888, Karakol district, Ak-Bulun aily - 1967, Karakol district) was a composer and people's composer. People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR (1951). Member of the Union of Composers of the USSR.1936-57 Toktogul worked…

    Photo: Kemelova Gulnara

Trips and departures

  1. Private trip Kyrgyzstan 3 days

    On the footsteps of Song Kul's nomads some horses in the middle of green meadows nearly the shore of the Song Kul lake at 3000 m. alt.

    Embark on a captivating horseback journey to the heart of nomadic life at Song Kul. Experience the traditional lifestyle of Kyrgyz nomads, explore stunning alpine landscapes, and create unforgettable memories on this unique…

    Photo: Pierre Armand Dussex

  2. Private trip Kyrgyzstan 4 days

    Green pastures of Song Kul's lake Tash Doeboe (Song Kul's lake)

    This short horseriding program is open for experienced riders and also for amateur. The ride is easy in wide pastures. Starting and finishing point from Bishkek (possible to organize from another place). Main curiosities during…

  3. Private trip Kyrgyzstan 6 days

    Winter Horseback Riding to Song Kul Lake Yurt at Song Kul's lake in winter

    Experience the frozen beauty of Son Kul Lake on a unique winter horseback journey, meeting Kyrgyz shepherds who live year-round in these remote high pastures at 3,000 meters. Awarded “Best Travel Experience” by the Geographic…

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Stories from the road

  1. Road story Mongolia

    Khumiy throat singing Batzorig Vaanchig  mongolian  throat signer, song of Chingis Khan

    Khumiy throat singing is a distinctive art form exclusive to select nationalities, including Mongols, Buryats, Kalmyks, Tuvans, Altaians, and Bashkirs.