T-3
The magic lake of Tien Shen
Walking tour (track).

Duration: 9 days
Best season: June-September
Accommodation: hotels, tents, yurts
Tour grade: moderate
Price: ˆ 600-675 per person (from 2-15 pax)

Unique climate of Issyk-Kul region with unification of peculiarities of high mountain and the sea one depend on the gigantic natural accumulator - lake Issyk-Kul (1600 m above the sea level), which is the second world mountain lake in size, after Titikak in Southern America.
Where else can you get such combination in the north latitude of the world:hot sun, frangrance of pine trees forests and refreshing cool of the sea breeze? Travel along Terskey Ala-Too with the healing air is the great possibility of getting new energy and unforgettable impressions.

Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Bishkek. Excursion about the city. Accommodating in the hotel.

Day 2
Removal to the gorge Jety-Oguz (400 km). There are red rocks “Broken Heart” and “Seven Bulls” which the local people tell many legends about. Accommodating in the yurta camp (2500 m above the sea level).

Day 3
Horse ride for 16 km under the Telety pass (3200 m over the sea level).

Day 4
A 3 hours pass across Telety pass (3800 m) will lead you to the Karakol gorge. You can observe the life of local normads-shepherds and
And take part in milking cows with them and baking shepherd’s bread. Night is the tents.

Day 5
A short walking pass about 3 hours to the place, the Alpien climbers call “Orphan’s shelter”.
Free time in the afternoon.
Night in the tents (at about 3000 m above the sea level).

Day 6
Removal to the magic lake Ala-Kel, the color of which can change every hour depending on the weather (3600 m above the sea level). After the picnic crossing the Ala-Kel pass (3860 m above the sea level).
A wonderful view at a five thousand meter mountains Terskey Ala-Too: pick Karakol, pick Jigit and pick Tashtanbeck can be seen in good weather from the pass. Going down the pass to the valley Keldyke. Night in the tents.

Day 7
Removal to the high mountain resort Altyn-Arashan (at about 3-4 hours).
You can leave all your tiredness by swimming in the pools with the hot springs mineral water (at about 45° C).
Removal to Karakol (at about 1.5 hour). Supper in the Yigur family. Accommodating in private houses with the families.

Day 8
Removal to Bishkek along the Northern coast of the lake (400 km).
Visiting of the “petroglif’s museum” under the open sky in Cholpon-Ata town. Accommodating in the hotel.

Day 9
Coming back home.

Level of difficulty. This tour is for the people with a good training because it includes long passes for 5-7 hours a day.
Reference. You must bring warm clothes. Hiking boots, a jacket for the rain, sun protective cream, a hat for the sun and a sleeping suck.

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