T-15
On the footsteps of Semenov-Tien-Shansky and Merzbacher
Duration: 21 days
Best season: June - August
Accommodation: hotels, tents, yurts
Tour grade: vigorous
Price: ˆ 1500-1575 per person (from 2-15 pax)

The program begins in Bishkek - the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Before trekking you'll visit the Natural Park Ala-Archa and stay on the Issyk-Kul lake that never freezes. You will follow the way of the first researchers of Central Tien-Shan. You will visit mysterious Merzbacher Lake, see unforgettable panorama of surrounding mountains and Kyrgyz giants: Khan-Tengri and Pobeda peaks. You'll have a perfect opportunity to test your climbing abilities. After trekking you'll relax on the Issyk-Kul shore.

Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Bishkek, meeting, transfer to hotel, rest, late breakfast, city-tour.

Day 2
Transfer to the Natural Park Ala-Archa, hiking to the waterfall, return to Bishkek.

Day 3
Transfer to the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake, en the rout visiting Burana tower, accommodation in yurt camp "Quiet Bay".

Day 4
Transfer to Karakol, visiting Prhgevalsky memorial, Orthodox church, Dungan mosque, oriental bazaar, transfer to trek start point Jergalan gorge, short trek, camping.

Day 5
Trek over Jergalan Pass (3710 m), descent to Tup valley, go to foothill of Ashuu-Tor Pass, camping.

Day 6
Trek up on Ashu-Tor Pass (3649 m), trek down to Chon-Janalach valley, camping.

Day 7
Trek over Janalach Pass (3510 m) and Ichkelitash Pass (3560 m), trek down to Sary-Jaz valley, camping.

Day 8
Rest day (short trek), crossing Sary-Jaz river over a bridge, trek up along Tuz gorge, camping.

Day 9
Trek up along Tuz valley to foothill of Tuz Pass, camping.

Day 10
Trek over Tuz Pass (4001 m), trek up to Inylchek valley, camping.

Day 11
Rest day.

Day 12
Trek up along Inylchek glacier to "Zelenaia Poliana", camping.

Day 13
Trek to "Poliana Merzbahera", trek up some not high peak to see great panorama of Merzbaher lake, back in camp.

Day 14
Trek up along Inylchek glacier to Komsomolets glacier, camping.

Day 15
Trek up along Inylchek glacier to base camp "Zvezdochka" below Gorky Peak.

Day 16
Rest day in base camp.

Day 17
Radial trek up to foothill of Khan-Tengri peak (7010 m).

Day 18
Return by helicopter to base camp "Maidaadyr", transfer to the shore of Issyk-Kul lake, accommodation in yurt camp, rest.

Day 19
Rest, after lunch transfer to Bishkek, accommodation in hotel.

Day 20
Visiting bazaar to buying souvenirs, rest, farewell dinner in the restaurant with folklore ensemble performance.

Day 21
Transfer to the airport, departure.


Level of difficulty.
This tour can be recommended for the people who are able to make long walks and passes for 5-7 hours a day..
Conditions:
You must take warm clothes , hiking boots, raincoat, sunprotective cream, a hat from the sun, sleeping suck.

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