Program of JS Turkestan. T4

Day 1. Arrive Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
You begin your tour in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan, (optional Almaty (KZ), Tashkent(UZ)). Your afternoon is at leisure and enjoying in hotel.

Day 2. Bishkek and about
Begin your day with a sightseeing tour, hosted by our guide. Highlights include the ORTHODOX CHURCH, ORIENTAL BAZAAR, NATIONAL SQUARE, MUSEUM OF ARTS etc. Afternoon is for car tour to ALA-ARCHA valley (National Park) and preparation for your trekking. Accomodattion in hotel.

Day 3. Ashu-Kul-Tor
Your day is for transferring to your first gorge to begin your trekking. Your transfer includes a visiting BURANA TOWER (11th c) en-route. ASHU-KUL-TOR gorge is 100 km from Bishkek. Camping in tents in the forest near the river.

Day 4. Tuyuk-Kul-Tor
After breakfast on the meadow under the trees you'll begin your trekking. Today you have a radial hiking up along the TUYUK-KUL-TOR river in neighbour valley. Reach the snow-covered peaks and back to camp in Ashu-Kul-Tor valley.

Day 5. Shamshy
Today you will reach Shamshy valley. At first you cross the Ashu-Kul-Tor river and along the left bank go towards the pass of 3086m high. Over the pass your route brings you to your next camp-site.

Day 6. Eastern Tuyuk
Today you hike along the gorge rising higher and higher to the pass between Shamshy and EASTERN TUYUK valleys. Descent to the forestry valley of the TUYUK river, passing it and then by the left side hike 5km more up along the old road. Camp is on the first lovely meadow.

Day 7. Kul-Tor Lake
This morning you begin your tour with climbing on the pass Shamshy Zapadny (Western). Then you have a brushland path down to mountain KUL-TOR LAKE. You can choose the place for your camp near the lake or a little bit further by the path on the good-looking spot.

Day 8. At-Jailoo
Today is a day of hiking down Kul-Tor river to the neighbour valley KEGETY. Upon reaching this place you have a good road leading you to AT-JAILOO gorge. Having done 1.5 km futher from confluence of KEGETY and AT-JAILOO rivers you can find a pleasant place for your camping.

Day 9. At-Jailoo
The day of your relaxation and enjoying this popular fpr travellers valley. The valley is attractive with its mountains and beautiful nature. According your wishes, it's possible to hike along this river or have an ascent on one of many peaks around or you can have a fantastic view of summits behind of KEGETY pass (3790m). Then back to the camp for overnight.

Day 10. Tuyuk
Today's journey takes you to the valley TUYUK. On the way you will pass one small pass of 2902m. This pass is border between two valleys. Upon descenting to river you go down to the confluence with river KOK-MOINOK. There is a best place for your setting tents and overnight.

Day 11. Issyk-Ata
Begin your day with a trekking to ISSYK-ATA gorge (famous place with its resort). Passing the resort you will see a place for your camp. It's about 2km below.

Day 12. Takyr-Tor
Day for your walking over one low pass to the valley TAKYR-TOR. Today you find here surprising place - ski-resort basecamp. Your overnight is here with visiting sauna or baths. Accomodation is in cottages.

Day 13. Bishkek
This morning you bid farewell to cozy TAKYR-TOR before completing your tour in Bishkek. Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy what many feel is biggest city in Kyrgyzstan. If you prefer you may visit the gallaries and shops at the nearby to buy any souvenirs for your memory about Kyrgyzstan. Or visit post-office to send a postcard to your best friend or family. Tonight hotel accomodation is good for overnight after long trip in the mountains.

Day 14. Bishkek - Depart for home
Today you are homeward bound with many pleasant memories.

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