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D1. Karakol – Djety-Oguz – Telety pass, 8km, +500m, 5-6 hours of trekking
Transfer 45km in the morning. Telety pass in Djety-Oguz valley. Djety-Oguz (means Seven Bulls on kyrgyz language) is famous for its unusually bright, red sandstone rock formations, one of the most popular rocks are Seven Bulls and Broken Heart. Start our trek to the feet of Telety pass upon arriving. Tent camp on altitude 2800 in front of Muz-Too glacier. Camping. Dinner.
D2. Telety pass – Alp camp, 14km, +700m, 7-9 hours of trekking
We are moving to Karakol valley today and starting with climbing to Telety Passover (3800m). There are two steep ascents at the beginning of this pass over, but you will enjoy the view on the top. Descent to Telety-East valley until the first convenient place to have lunch. After lunch descent to Karakol Valley to Alp Camp, located on altitude 2500m. Dinner.
D3.Alp Camp – Ala-Kul lake – Keldike valley, 9km, +1400m, 6-9 hours of trekking
We are starting our climbing to Ala-kul lake (3900m). You will be amazed by this extraordinary lake. Ala-Kul lake is a rock-dammed and hidden treasure between lofty Terskey Ala Too Mountains. It lies at an altitude of approximately 3533 meters. In addition, you will be able to see the glacier where this lake begins. Ascending this Passover you will also have an opportunity to enjoy with inexpressible view of mountain summits, such Djigit, Karakol and Tashtanbek peaks. Climbing to Ala-Kul peak (3800 m) and descent to Keldike valley. Check in yurt camp. Dinner.
D4.Keldike valley – Altyn-Arashan, 9km, -1100m, 3-4 hours of trekking
Our next point is Altyn-Arashan valley. Extremely picturesque views of Altyn-Arashan attract large number of tourists. Altyn-Arashan resort is famous for hot springs. You will take a bath in the pool with radon water. Dinner and accommodation in guesthouse or yurt.
D5.Altyn-Arashan - Karakol, 13km, -450m, 3-4 hours of trekking
Morning excursion to hot wild springs. Walking to “Lastochkino gnezdo” (swallow’s nest), Queen Frog and heart shape bathes. Walking down by Altyn-Arashan gorge to Aksu village. Close to noon car will pick you up and bring you to place of your stay in Karakol. End of the service.
Price in USD per parson
PRICE INCLUDES:
- All transfers
- English speaking guide
- Yurts (2-4 beds) and camps (2-4 pax) during the trek with breakfast and dinner
- Full board meals during trekking days, Breakfasts, Lunch boxes, Dinners
- Entrances to hot spring in Altyn Arashan
- Entrance fees
Recommended to have
- Walking sticks
- Toiletries
- Insect repellants (for lower elevations)
- Water purification tables or a water filter (more details in Notes)
- Some Diamox pills against potential altitude sickness (if you don’t have altitude adaptation)
- Pocket knife, binocular
Equipment and items for trekking part:
- Sleeping bag up to -5 C
- Good trekking boots with high proper ankle support and good thread. Extra shoes or pair of sandals, in case if main became wet during the rain and etc.
- Waterproof rain jacket and trousers
- Warm closes and extra closes to exchange
- Hat and cap, sun glasses, high factor sun cream
- Daypack 40-50 litters and rain cover. It is also good idea to line your daypack with a quality plastic bag
- Head-torch
- Bottle for water
- Quick drying towel
- First aid kit, if you have some disease
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