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Guided Trekking tours in
Kyrgyz Tien Shan
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Pamir Mountains

KYZYL SUU TREK

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Itinerary

Day

Itinerary

1

Arrive Bishkek. meet agent and drive 380 km to Chon Kyzyl Suu valley along the south shore of second largest aline lake in the world. We switch vehicles approaching the mountains.


Meals: BLD. Overnight in weather station.
Distance: 400km, Vertical: +1800m

2

After breakfast we follow up old mining road along Kashkator valley to Kara Batkak. Trek up to the upper grounds of Kara Batkak valley gradually gaining the height. The trail goes thru juniper groves and across alpine meadows to just below glacier zone where we camp tonight below Ashuu Tor pass (3800 m).


Meals: BLD. Overnight in tents.
Distance: 7 km, Vertical: +978m/-23m

3

In the cool of the morning we trek over Ashuu Tor pass to Asantukum valley. We reach campsite by midday and after some chance for rest and lunch we hike to alpine lake, hidden above the camp. The profusion of alpine flowers is overwhelming here along with wild life: mountain goats are often seen here and several golden eagles have their home here. Return to camp


Meals: BLD. Overnight: tents
Distance: 3.5 km, Vertical: +332m/-558m.

4

Full day trek downstream to Jety Oguz yurt camp. Massive Oguz Bashi peak is on our right while we trek all the way down to Jety Oguz. We stop for lunch in or near one of the shepherd's camp from where you can observe a life of these hardy people in short hand in their mountain environment.


Meals: BLD. Overnight: yurt camp
Distance: 13 km, Vertical: +68m/-1200m

5

Trek over Kerez pass (2805m) towards Dragon valley. We cross several jailoos - the summer pastures where Kyrgyz shepherds move their livestock every summer and where they live in traditional felt tent-like dwellings - yurts.


Meals: BLD. Overnight: tents
Distance: 15 km, Vertical: +796m/-886m

6

Trek downstream to meet vehicle. Drive all the way to Bishkek - the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Possible stop for swimming in lake Issyk Kul. Continue to Bishkek. PM free for sightseeing or souvenir shopping. Final dinner in the evening.


Meals: BLD. Overnight: tents.
Distance: 403km, Vertical: +5m/-161m

7

Onward travel - Transfer to the airport for your return or onward journey.

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