Day 1
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Transfer from
Bishkek to Lake Sary-Chelek (Arkit village) by car (600 km)
along a high-mountain route, including the Teo-Ashuu (3793 m)
and Ala-Bel (3250 m)
mountain passes, the Chichkan gorge, Toktogul reservoir and the town of Tash-Kumyr (if tourists
so wish, we can organize an overnight stop in the picturesque Chichkan
Gorge).
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Day 2
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Easy trekking
along the Kara-Suu gorge, observing two high mountain lakes
of drift origin. The mountain trek goes along the lakeshores
and tourists will see picturesque places with an abundance of local
flora. Stay overnight in tents on the banks of the inflowing Chon-Kashka-Suu.
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Day 3
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Cross the Makmal
mountain pass (3610 m), taking in the picturesque view of the
Ak-Bel marble wall and the ice-covered peaks of Muz-Tor and descend
to the Northern shore of Lake Sary-Chelek. Stay overnight in tents
on the lakeshore
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Day 4
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Rest on the
lakeshore. Excursions.
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Day 5
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Cross the Sary-Chelek
mountain pass (3200 m), enjoying the view of Lake Sary-Chelek.
The yellow bowl with the fir-tree forest reaching right to the
edge of the dark-blue, water, surrounded by the black minarets
of mountain peaks and everything magnificently reflected in the
clear, crystal water. From the pass, descend to the upper reaches
of the Ichkel River (at its confluence with the Khodja-Ata river)
and descend further to the 6 other lakes in the Sary-Chelek Lake
complex (days 6,7,8). It is possible to trek along the mountain crest
via the Kuldambes mountain pass (2950 m) and descend into the Oi-Alma
picturesque gorge.
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Day 6
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Walking around
the Rocky Fairytale castle - a unique creation of Nature. Trek
via the Aflatun pass and then continue traveling around the Besh-Aral
reserve. Stay overnight in tents.
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Day 7
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Easy trekking
downwards along the river Oi-Alma, with numerous inflows in
unforgettable places and try delicious mountain honey (there are
some high mountain bee gardens) and experience the lifestyle of
local shepherds. Stay overnight in a yurt camp.
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Day 8
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Trekking to
the river Aflatun (formed by the merger of several mountain
rivers in the bottom of a very mysterious place, Shuguder). According
to legend, the local governor hid treasure there during the invasion
by Chinghiz Khan.
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Day 9
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Return to Bishkek.
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