Deutsch – Ak-Sai Travel – Silk Road tours, Mountaineering: Lenin peak, Khan Tengri peak, Pobeda peak, trekking, fixed depature dates https://ak-sai.com/en Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:12:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 https://ak-sai.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-fav-32x32.png Deutsch – Ak-Sai Travel – Silk Road tours, Mountaineering: Lenin peak, Khan Tengri peak, Pobeda peak, trekking, fixed depature dates https://ak-sai.com/en 32 32 fixed date – Yukhin Peak (5130 m) (Копировать) https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/deutsch-special-interest-tours/trekking/fix-date-peak-yukhina-5130-m/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:15:06 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=28277 Itinerary: Osh - Achik Tash - BC - Yuhin peak - Achik Tash - Osh]]> Route description

From the base camp “Achik-Tash” to “Lukovaya Polana” (Onion field), is a one hour hike along an dirt road, but can be covered in a vehicle. Then a good trail over Travelers’ Pass, continuing at the foot of the slope of the spurs on the right side of Lenin Glacier, arrives at camp № 1 (ABC) after 4 or 5 hours. Camp № 1 is located on the glacial moraine of Lenin Peak. Before reaching the moraine, it is necessary to cross a river.

From the Camp №1 follow the good road ascent to Domashnii Peak (around 4700m.). Than, keep to the right side cross the snowball and move up to the scree counterfort going to the top. Reach the the top of scree counterfort, and ascent to the summit. From camp №1 route takes 2-3 hours.

Day 1. Arrival to Osh. Transfer to the base camp “Achyk-Tash” (3600 m.)

Arrival at Osh airport. After receiving your luggage and passing customs control, you will be met by a representative of the Ak-Sai Travel company, who will give you all the necessary documents and permits, after which you will be transferred to the Achik-Tash base camp.

Day 2. Achik-Tash Base Camp – ridge of Petrovski peak

Today, we may go a little further afield by climbing to the ridge of nearby Petrovskiy Peak at 4200 m, from where there are spectacular views of the valley below and the Achik Tash tract.

Also, it’s possible to stay whole day in BC and have a rest and prepare and pack for the climb up to Camp 1 or ride paddle boards.

Day 3. Climb to the Camp 1 (4400 m.)

After breakfast, we go to camp 1. The baggage can be sent by horse (for an additional fee). The path goes through the alpine meadows, through the Puteshestvennikov Pass, and further along the slope of the ridge along the Lenin Glacier. The path takes 4-7 hours.

Day 4. Ascent to Yuhin Peak (5130 m.)

After breakfast we start our ascent to 5thousand meter peak. Climbing to Yuhin peak does not require special equipment. The route is not complicated and takes around 4 hours one way. Descent to Camp 1, dinner and overnight.

Day 5. Descent to the base camp (3600 m.)

Trek to the base camp. The baggage can be sent by horse (for an additional fee). Handing certificates to those who ascend the summit.

Day 6. Transfer to Osh. Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast, will be organized transfer from Base Camp to Osh. You will be delivered to hotel.

Day 7. Departure home.

The driver will take you from the hotel at the necessary time and take you to the airport to the right flight.

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World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan 2024 https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/deutsch-special-interest-tours/kulturreisen/world-nomad-games-kz-2024/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:46:31 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=27879 Itinerary:

Astana – World Nomad Games – Almaty  – Issyk Lake – Charyn  Canyon – Almaty

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Day 1. Arrival in Astana. (20 km / 40 min).

Arrival in Astana capital of Kazakhstan. Your driver will meet you in the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Check-in and rest (early check-in is NOT included).

(no meals)

 

Day 2. Astana city tour.  (80 km / 5-6 hours).

 Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Astana. Start your guided Astana sightseeing tour from visiting Independence Square with gorgeous fountains, 91 meter high snow-white stele Kazakh Eli, Khazret Sultan Mosque, and Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. Cross Ishim River and continue sightseeing on the left bank of the river. Visit Bayterek monument to enjoy breath-taking panoramic view on the city on the top of the monument. Take a walk on Green Water Boulevard and visit the Round Square. At the end of the tour, visit shopping and entertainment center Khan Shatyr. Transfer to the hotel.

(Breakfast – hotel)

 

Day 3. Opening ceremony for World Nomad Games.  (20 km / 3-4 hours).

Breakfast in the hotel. By the time the games open, the guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby, transfer to the sports stadium.

The key feature of the World Nomad Games project is the trinity of sports, cultural and scientific programs. The interrelation of these components allows for a comprehensive study and global promotion of national ethnic sports and, in general, nomadic culture.

(Breakfast – hotel)

 

 Day 4. World Nomad Games.  (20 km / 3-4 hours).

Breakfast in the hotel. The guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby, transfer to the sports stadium.

As part of the sports program of the 5th World Nomad Games, competitions in 20 competitive and 10 demonstration sports are planned to be held in Astana. These include horse racing, national types of wrestling, traditional intellectual games, competitions in martial arts, traditional archery, national types of bird hunting, horse competitions, folk games, as well as demonstration performances in ethnic sports.

After Nomad Games transfer to the train station for departure to Almaty in train. Night in the train. (schedule will be open in 40 days before departure)

(Breakfast – hotel)

 

Day 5. Arrival in Almaty and city tour (80 km / 4-5 hours).

Arrival in Almaty city in the morning. Your guide will be waiting in train station and to start sightseeing tour of Almaty.

The excursion starts from Panfilov park, located in central-east Almaty in the area surrounding Zenkov Cathedral (built from wood and almost without a nail). The park is dedicated and named after the Panfilov Heros, 28 soldiers who died in WWII. In addition, you will visit the Republic Square and Museum of Almaty and National Museum. Excursion gives you a wonderful opportunity to be acquainted with the most beautiful mountains of Zailiyskiy Alatau, surrounding the city of Almaty. The first stop awaits you in the Medeo natural boundary, where you see the dam that protects the city from the devastating mudflows that form on the tops of the Western Tien Shan.

In the afternoon, you will have an opportunity to visit the observation deck on Mount Kok-Tobe. You will lift on the cable car and you will be able to see the evening Almaty. In the evening, chek-in hotel.

(Breakfast and lunch – local restaurant)

 

Day 6.  Almaty – Issyk lake – Almaty (160 km / 5-6 hours)

Your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby in Almaty. Depart Almaty and drive to Issyk lake. End route visit the main symbol of Kazakhstan the Tomb of the Golden Man. Continue drive to the lake. The road will go up to 1756m above sea level. Enjoy the view of the Natural Park and the Tian Shan mountains. Arrive at Issyk lake. Free time. In the afternoon, return to Almaty. Transfer to your hotel/place. End of the tour.

(Breakfast – hotel, Lunch – lunch boxes)

 

Day 7. Almaty – Charyn Canyon – Almaty (220 km / 5-6 hours).

Your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby in Almaty. Depart Almaty and drive to Charyn canyon. Arrive in canyon. Charyn Canyon is situated in the territory of the Charyn National Park which was laid out with the purpose to preserve natural and geological objects. The National park was founded on 23 February 2004. The Park territory is inhabited with a great number of rare and endangered animal species entered in the Red Book.

But the most famous area of unique interest in the Park is certainly Charyn Canyon. This picturesque indigenous locality impresses with its heavenly landscapes The Canyon depth is 200m. The height of the bluff mountains of the Canyon reaches 150-300m. The Canyon itself represents a monument of nature formed with sedimentary rocks aged more then 12 million years. The landscapes are virtually miraculous there. Charyn Canyon is getting scarlet, pink and orange colors at sunset when the sun is disappearing behind the horizon. There is quietude around, and the Charyn river bobbles washing against the cliffs can only be heard from below. This sight will leave nobody indifferent.

Have some time for picnic and rest. After that walk along canyon and enjoy its beautiful view. In the afternoon return to Almaty. Transfer to the hotel.

(Breakfast – hotel, Lunch – lunch boxes)

 

Day 8. Almaty – airport (20 km / 30 min).

After breakfast transfer to the airport.

(Breakfasr – hotel)

 

END OF OUR SERVICE

 

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Asian Patagonia https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/deutsch-special-interest-tours/trekking/asiatische-patagonien/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:33:00 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=27380 Itinerary: Bishkek city – Osh city – Batken town – Uzgurush village – Ak-Tash gorge – Dzhalgychy gorge – Orto-Chashma gorge – Kara-Suu gorge – Ak-Tubek pass – Ak-Suu gorge – Uzgurush village – Batken town – Osh city – Bishkek city]]> Day 1. Airport – Bishkek city.

Drive: 30 km. / 45 min.

Upon arrival to the international airport “Manas” meet local guide and driver and transfer to Bishkek city. On arrival accommodation at the hotel (early check-in is included). After some rest we go to visit famous Osh bazaar. This is the brightest example of trading and boiling life. This a good chance to buy handmade souvenirs, dried fruits etc. After visit the market we head back to the city center to start walking tour around the main Ala Too square to see the legacy of the Soviet Union. There are several objects on our way: Manas Monument, the main national hero of Kyrgyz people; the State Flag and the ceremony of changing the Guards of Honor; the monument of the Revolution of 2010 and the White House, Lenin statue and the old Ala Too Square with number of interesting buildings of the past; Oak park and museum under the clear sky; unique fine art gallery and Kurmanjan Datka monument, finishing walk back at the main Ala Too square and transfer to the Victory Square dedicated to the WWII to finish the city tour by short excursion there. Lunch and dinner at a local café. Overnight.

 

Day 2. Bishkek city – Osh city – Uzgurush village.

Drive: 340 km. / 7-8 hours. / + 650 m.

In the moning we transfer to the international airport “Manas”and take a local flight to the city of Osh. Upon arrival to the south capital meet trekking guide and start drive to Uzgurush village, located in the youngest oblast (region) of Kyrgyzstan – Batken region. There are a lot of beautiful small villages and orchards with peaches, apricots, apples and cherries. On the way we make a stop at Batken village to have a lunch at a local chaikhana (teahouse). After lunch continue drive to the village and on the way we pass Tortkul reservoir that was built in 1971 by Soviets. On arrival to the village accommodation at a local kyrgyz family house. Preparation for trekking. Dinner and overnight.

PLEASE NOTE: Put all stuff (extra payment for more than 12 kg per person) into a special rucksack provided by Ak-Sai Travel and give it to the horseman in the morning. The horses carry the luggage from one tent camp to another, and upon arrival to a tent camp after trekking day, you will take your luggage back.

Then we return back to the guesthouse and have a rest and dinner. (2200 m. a.s.l.)

Day 3. Uzgurush village – Ak-Tash gorge.

Trek: 15 km. / 6-7 hours. / + 1450 m. / – 200 m.

After breakfast we give our luggage to the horseman (he will put it on horses) and start trekking day walking though the village to the south. As we left the village we find ourselfes in a wild pistachio and walnut orchards. Wild trail stretches along Buldzhuma river and goes up to the pass with the same-name – Buldzhuma (2900 m). From the pass there is a wonderfdul view of the nearest gorges and Uponym pass from the west side. Further, start descending to valley and here is a nice spot for having lunch break near Ak-Tash river. After lunch continue trekking along the river and cross it in several places (advisable to have sandals). Arrival to the tent camp, which is hidden among the bushes on a green meadow. Dinner and overnight.

 

Day 4. Ak-Tash gorge – Dzhalgychy gorge.

Trek: 11 km. / 4-6 hours. / + 1100 m. / – 700 m.

After breakfast we begin trekking day, cross Ak-Tash river near the tent camp and walking along the river to the foot of the Dzhalgychy pass (3780 m). Start ascent to the pass, we traverse several hundred meters and than zigzag trail leads us to the top. From the top we can see panoramic view of Turkestan mountain range, western face Piramidalnyi peak (5509 m) and Turo pass (4525 m). Descent down by the trail along the Dzhalgychy gorge to the confluence with nameless gorge, which is next from the south west. As we descended from the pass we turn left and cross nameless river (advisable to have sandals), than we go up to a small hill and reach the tent camp. Dinner and overnight.

 

Day 5. Dzhalgychy gorge – Orto Chashma gorge.

Trek: 7 km. / 3-4 hours. / + 500 m. / – 800 m.

In the morning we start trekking up along the grass slope between Dzhalgychy and Kashka-Suu gorges. We hike along the river and cross it at some point (advisable to have sandals), further we follow the trail hidden among the bushes of juniper and start ascent to the pass. When we reach the top we trek along the range to the other side. From  this point we enjoy the panoramic view of Orto Chashma gorge, also this place is perfectly fits for lunch. Descent to Kashka-Suu gorge along the narrow trail. Here we cross the small river and trekking till confluence with Orto Chashma gorge. Dinner and overnight at the tent camp with sauna that helps to relax muscels and spend the evening enjoing the nature.

 

Day 6. Orto Chashma gorge – Kara-Suu gorge.

Trek: 16 km. / 6-8 hours. / + 960 m. / – 960 m.

In the morning we start trekking along Orto Chashma river till the foot of the pass. Further, start ascent on a good trekking trail through the forest to Kosh Moinok pass (3260 m). An easy descent from the pass and further crossing of a small river (advisable to have sandals). As we crossed the river start ascent to the second pass Kara-Suu (3760 m). From the top of the pass we have a wonderful view of an “ocean” of pointed snow-capped rocky peaks of Turkestan mountain range. In front of us there will be a row of the “Great Fortresses-like” north-western faces of the peaks Kotin (4521 m) and 1000th-anniversary of Kreshenie Rusi (4507 m). Descent till Kara-Suu river and cross with bridge. Here we have several hundred meters more along the river till the tent camp. Dinner and overnight.

 

Day 7. Radial hike to the foot of Asan Usen and Piramidalnyi peaks.

Trek: 10 km. / 6 hours. / + 350 m. / – 350 m.

Today, we have a radial hike along Kara-Suu gorge to the foot of peaks of Piramidalnyi (5509 m), 1000th-anniversary of Kreshenie Rusi (Kyrkchylta) (4507 m) and Asan Usen (4378 m). Also it is possible to see legendary “Yellow wall”, famous for the most complex mountain routes. In the morning we leave the tent camp and have an easy trekking along Kara-Suu river. Further trail leads us to moraine and we start trekking along it till the foot of the peaks. Climbers from all over the world treat as a very high achievement to climb on any of peak of the gorge, since all peaks of that gorge are famous for it`s complexity. Later, we return to the tent camp the same way. Dinner and overnight.

 

Day 8. Kara-Suu gorge – Orto Chashma gorge.

Trek: 16 km. / 6-8 hours. / + 960 m. /960 m.  

In the morning we leave the tent camp and going back to Orto Chasma gorge the same way. As we ascended to Kosh-Moinok pass we can see the highest pass of the trek Ak-Tubek (4300 m). After descent from the pass we continue tekking to the tent camp and one kilometer before the camp we can find out a small stream flowing into Orto Chashma river, down the stream we can find a local sight, which is a broken military helicopter, one of the evidence of historical events happened in the region more than 20 years ago. Dinner and overnight at the tent camp.

 

Day 9. Orto Chashma gorge – Ak-Tubek tent camp.

Drive: 7 km. / 3-4 hours. / + 800 m.  

After breakfast we leave the camp and start trekking up along Orto Chashma river for several kilometers till a wooden bridge. Here we cross the river and further we cross another stream (advisable to have sandals). After crossing we start moderate ascent to Ak-Tubek pass (4390 m) along the river with the same name. The trail to the tent camp is going through the stone house of nomads where we can stop to visit them and try kyrgyz cheese – kurut (white balls, salty flavour) and airan – yogurt. Further, we can continue the ascent, crossing stream and reach the tent camp in a several hundred meters. Dinner and overnight.

Day 10. Ak-Tubek tent camp – Ak-Suu gorge.

Drive: 11 km. / 5-6 hours. / + 800 m. / – 1600 m.

After breakfast start ascent to Ak-Tubek pass (4390 m), which is rewarded be a majestic panoramic view over Iskander peak region. There is an observable trail that leads to the highest point of the trek. As we reached the top we can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view to the peaks of Iskander (5120 m), Petrogradez (5165 m), Admiralteez (5090 m), Ak-Suu (5355 m), Alexander Block (5229 m) and Ak-Tubek (5125 m). Later, descent along zigzaf trail that ends at the moraine of Ak-Tubek glacier. We cross the moraine to get the other side of the gorge and continue trekking further along the stream till confluence with Ak-Suu river. Here we turn right and trek along Ak-Suu river till the tent camp. Dinner and overnight.

Day 11. Radial hike to the foot of Ak-Suu peak.

Drive: 14 km. / 6-7 hours. / + 600 m. / – 600 m.

In the morning we start trekking towards Ak-Suu peak (5355 m), the top of that peak is clearly observable from the tent camp. The trail goes through juniper forest up a steep moraine of the glacier, to the heart of Pamir-Alai. This pyramid-like peak has a snowcap and vertical wall (almost two kilometers) on the Northern slope. Such peaks as two-headed Iskander and Admiralteez, Petrogradez and Alexander Block surround the grandiose circus. Later, we walk back to the tent camp the same way. Dinner and overnight.

Day 12. Ak-Suu tent camp – Uzgurush village.

Drive: 16 km. / 6-7 hours. / – 1350 m.

After breakfast descent through the juniper forest along Ak-Mechet river. We can closer observe peak Iskander on the way. Then we trek along a picturesque gorge till Uzgurush village. Dinner and overnight at a local Kyrgyz family house.

Day 13. Uzgurush village – Osh city. Flight to Bishkek city.

Drive: 340 km. / 7-8 hours. / – 650 m.

In the morning we start drive to Batken town and then to Osh city. Lunch en route. On arrival to the city of Osh, we can have a short sightseeing tour before the flight to the capital. We visit Suleiman Mountain, historical museum, located in the biggest cave. After excursion in the museum follow the way of all pilgrims up to the top of the hill and visit a little mosque of Babur, The Great Mogol Dynasty founder, and take a bird eye’s view of the city. Further, transfer to the airport and flight to the city of Bishkek. Upon arrival to the city dinner at a local café. Overnight.

Day 14. Bishkek city – Airport.

Drive: 30 km. / 45 min

Early in the morning transfer to the airport. Departure back home.

 

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fixed date – Asian Patagonia 2024 https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/deutsch-special-interest-tours/trekking/asian-patagonia/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:30:00 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=27379 Itinerary: Bishkek city – Osh city – Batken town – Uzgurush village – Ak-Tash gorge – Dzhalgychy gorge – Orto-Chashma gorge – Kara-Suu gorge – Ak-Tubek pass – Ak-Suu gorge – Uzgurush village – Batken town – Osh city – Bishkek city]]> Day 1. Airport – Bishkek city.

Drive: 30 km. / 45 min.

Upon arrival to the international airport “Manas” meet local guide and driver and transfer to Bishkek city. On arrival accommodation at the hotel (early check-in is included). After some rest we go to visit famous Osh bazaar. This is the brightest example of trading and boiling life. This a good chance to buy handmade souvenirs, dried fruits etc. After visit the market we head back to the city center to start walking tour around the main Ala Too square to see the legacy of the Soviet Union. There are several objects on our way: Manas Monument, the main national hero of Kyrgyz people; the State Flag and the ceremony of changing the Guards of Honor; the monument of the Revolution of 2010 and the White House, Lenin statue and the old Ala Too Square with number of interesting buildings of the past; Oak park and museum under the clear sky; unique fine art gallery and Kurmanjan Datka monument, finishing walk back at the main Ala Too square and transfer to the Victory Square dedicated to the WWII to finish the city tour by short excursion there. Lunch and dinner at a local café. Overnight.

Day 2. Bishkek city – Osh city – Uzgurush village.

Drive: 340 km. / 7-8 hours. / + 650 m.

In the moning we transfer to the international airport “Manas”and take a local flight to the city of Osh. Upon arrival to the south capital meet trekking guide and start drive to Uzgurush village, located in the youngest oblast (region) of Kyrgyzstan – Batken region. There are a lot of beautiful small villages and orchards with peaches, apricots, apples and cherries. On the way we make a stop at Batken village to have a lunch at a local chaikhana (teahouse). After lunch continue drive to the village and on the way we pass Tortkul reservoir that was built in 1971 by Soviets. On arrival to the village accommodation at a local kyrgyz family house. Preparation for trekking. Dinner and overnight.

PLEASE NOTE: Put all stuff (extra payment for more than 12 kg per person) into a special rucksack provided by Ak-Sai Travel and give it to the horseman in the morning. The horses carry the luggage from one tent camp to another, and upon arrival to a tent camp after trekking day, you will take your luggage back.

Then we return back to the guesthouse and have a rest and dinner. (2200 m. a.s.l.)

Day 3. Uzgurush village – Ak-Tash gorge.

Trek: 15 km. / 6-7 hours. / + 1450 m. / – 200 m.

After breakfast we give our luggage to the horseman (he will put it on horses) and start trekking day walking though the village to the south. As we left the village we find ourselfes in a wild pistachio and walnut orchards. Wild trail stretches along Buldzhuma river and goes up to the pass with the same-name – Buldzhuma (2900 m). From the pass there is a wonderfdul view of the nearest gorges and Uponym pass from the west side. Further, start descending to valley and here is a nice spot for having lunch break near Ak-Tash river. After lunch continue trekking along the river and cross it in several places (advisable to have sandals). Arrival to the tent camp, which is hidden among the bushes on a green meadow. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4. Ak-Tash gorge – Dzhalgychy gorge.

Trek: 11 km. / 4-6 hours. / + 1100 m. / – 700 m.

After breakfast we begin trekking day, cross Ak-Tash river near the tent camp and walking along the river to the foot of the Dzhalgychy pass (3780 m). Start ascent to the pass, we traverse several hundred meters and than zigzag trail leads us to the top. From the top we can see panoramic view of Turkestan mountain range, western face Piramidalnyi peak (5509 m) and Turo pass (4525 m). Descent down by the trail along the Dzhalgychy gorge to the confluence with nameless gorge, which is next from the south west. As we descended from the pass we turn left and cross nameless river (advisable to have sandals), than we go up to a small hill and reach the tent camp. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5. Dzhalgychy gorge – Orto Chashma gorge.

Trek: 7 km. / 3-4 hours. / + 500 m. / – 800 m.

In the morning we start trekking up along the grass slope between Dzhalgychy and Kashka-Suu gorges. We hike along the river and cross it at some point (advisable to have sandals), further we follow the trail hidden among the bushes of juniper and start ascent to the pass. When we reach the top we trek along the range to the other side. From  this point we enjoy the panoramic view of Orto Chashma gorge, also this place is perfectly fits for lunch. Descent to Kashka-Suu gorge along the narrow trail. Here we cross the small river and trekking till confluence with Orto Chashma gorge. Dinner and overnight at the tent camp with sauna that helps to relax muscels and spend the evening enjoing the nature.

Day 6. Orto Chashma gorge – Kara-Suu gorge.

Trek: 16 km. / 6-8 hours. / + 960 m. / – 960 m.

In the morning we start trekking along Orto Chashma river till the foot of the pass. Further, start ascent on a good trekking trail through the forest to Kosh Moinok pass (3260 m). An easy descent from the pass and further crossing of a small river (advisable to have sandals). As we crossed the river start ascent to the second pass Kara-Suu (3760 m). From the top of the pass we have a wonderful view of an “ocean” of pointed snow-capped rocky peaks of Turkestan mountain range. In front of us there will be a row of the “Great Fortresses-like” north-western faces of the peaks Kotin (4521 m) and 1000th-anniversary of Kreshenie Rusi (4507 m). Descent till Kara-Suu river and cross with bridge. Here we have several hundred meters more along the river till the tent camp. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7. Radial hike to the foot of Asan Usen and Piramidalnyi peaks.

Trek: 10 km. / 6 hours. / + 350 m. / – 350 m.

Today, we have a radial hike along Kara-Suu gorge to the foot of peaks of Piramidalnyi (5509 m), 1000th-anniversary of Kreshenie Rusi (Kyrkchylta) (4507 m) and Asan Usen (4378 m). Also it is possible to see legendary “Yellow wall”, famous for the most complex mountain routes. In the morning we leave the tent camp and have an easy trekking along Kara-Suu river. Further trail leads us to moraine and we start trekking along it till the foot of the peaks. Climbers from all over the world treat as a very high achievement to climb on any of peak of the gorge, since all peaks of that gorge are famous for it`s complexity. Later, we return to the tent camp the same way. Dinner and overnight.

Day 8. Kara-Suu gorge – Orto Chashma gorge.

Trek: 16 km. / 6-8 hours. / + 960 m. /960 m.  

In the morning we leave the tent camp and going back to Orto Chasma gorge the same way. As we ascended to Kosh-Moinok pass we can see the highest pass of the trek Ak-Tubek (4300 m). After descent from the pass we continue tekking to the tent camp and one kilometer before the camp we can find out a small stream flowing into Orto Chashma river, down the stream we can find a local sight, which is a broken military helicopter, one of the evidence of historical events happened in the region more than 20 years ago. Dinner and overnight at the tent camp.

Day 9. Orto Chashma gorge – Ak-Tubek tent camp.

Trek: 7 km. / 3-4 hours. / + 800 m.  

After breakfast we leave the camp and start trekking up along Orto Chashma river for several kilometers till a wooden bridge. Here we cross the river and further we cross another stream (advisable to have sandals). After crossing we start moderate ascent to Ak-Tubek pass (4390 m) along the river with the same name. The trail to the tent camp is going through the stone house of nomads where we can stop to visit them and try kyrgyz cheese – kurut (white balls, salty flavour) and airan – yogurt. Further, we can continue the ascent, crossing stream and reach the tent camp in a several hundred meters. Dinner and overnight.

Day 10. Ak-Tubek tent camp – Ak-Suu gorge.

Trek: 11 km. / 5-6 hours. / + 800 m. / – 1600 m.

After breakfast start ascent to Ak-Tubek pass (4390 m), which is rewarded be a majestic panoramic view over Iskander peak region. There is an observable trail that leads to the highest point of the trek. As we reached the top we can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view to the peaks of Iskander (5120 m), Petrogradez (5165 m), Admiralteez (5090 m), Ak-Suu (5355 m), Alexander Block (5229 m) and Ak-Tubek (5125 m). Later, descent along zigzaf trail that ends at the moraine of Ak-Tubek glacier. We cross the moraine to get the other side of the gorge and continue trekking further along the stream till confluence with Ak-Suu river. Here we turn right and trek along Ak-Suu river till the tent camp. Dinner and overnight.

Day 11. Radial hike to the foot of Ak-Suu peak.

Trek: 14 km. / 6-7 hours. / + 600 m. / – 600 m.

In the morning we start trekking towards Ak-Suu peak (5355 m), the top of that peak is clearly observable from the tent camp. The trail goes through juniper forest up a steep moraine of the glacier, to the heart of Pamir-Alai. This pyramid-like peak has a snowcap and vertical wall (almost two kilometers) on the Northern slope. Such peaks as two-headed Iskander and Admiralteez, Petrogradez and Alexander Block surround the grandiose circus. Later, we walk back to the tent camp the same way. Dinner and overnight.

Day 12. Ak-Suu tent camp – Uzgurush village.

Trek: 16 km. / 6-7 hours. / – 1350 m.

After breakfast descent through the juniper forest along Ak-Mechet river. We can closer observe peak Iskander on the way. Then we trek along a picturesque gorge till Uzgurush village. Dinner and overnight at a local Kyrgyz family house.

Day 13. Uzgurush village – Osh city. Flight to Bishkek city.

Drive: 340 km. / 7-8 hours. / – 650 m.

In the morning we start drive to Batken town and then to Osh city. Lunch en route. On arrival to the city of Osh, we can have a short sightseeing tour before the flight to the capital. We visit Suleiman Mountain, historical museum, located in the biggest cave. After excursion in the museum follow the way of all pilgrims up to the top of the hill and visit a little mosque of Babur, The Great Mogol Dynasty founder, and take a bird eye’s view of the city. Further, transfer to the airport and flight to the city of Bishkek. Upon arrival to the city dinner at a local café. Overnight.

Day 14. Bishkek city – Airport.

Drive: 30 km. / 45 min

Early in the morning transfer to the airport. Departure back home.

 

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fixed date – Sary-Chelek and Yukhin Peak – from lake to summit, 2024 https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/deutsch-special-interest-tours/trekking/sary-chelek-and-yukhin-fixed-date/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:20:53 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=27376 Itinerary: Osh city - Sary-Chelek lake - Osh city - BL Achik-Tash - L1 - Yukhin peak - Osh]]> Day 1. Arrival to Osh city.

Drive: 20 km. / 30 min.

Meet your local guide and transfer to hotel, rest to lunch and then we have sightseeing tour – first place to visit is Osh Bazaar (market), the largest market in Central Asia, will visit the Suleiman Mount, one of the main shrines of the Islamic world in Central Asia, historical museum, located right in the main cave. After excursion in the museum you follow the way of all pilgrims up to the top of the hill where you watch a little Mosque of Babur, the founder of the Great Mogul Dynasty, and take a bird eye’s view of the city. We also can visit the central square and go for a short walk in the city park

Dinner and preparation for the trekking.

Day 2. The city of Osh is the village of Kyzyl-Kul.

Drive: 300 km. / 6 hours. / + 170 m.

After breakfast, we go by the beginning of the tracking – to the village of Kyzyl-Kul. On the way, we will visit the ancient Uzgen minaret, a short tour. Lunch on the way to the cafe. Upon arrival in the village of Kyzyl-Kul, accommodation in a guest house, dinner.

 

Day 3. Tracking to Lake Kara-Kamysh

Trek: 15 km. / 4-5 hours. / + 680 m.

After breakfast, we start tracking up the gorge of Kara-Suu, in the way we are waiting for scree and rocky slopes covered with shrubs and fir trees. The road passes past the waterfall, and then rises through the pass to the picturesque mountain lake of Kara-Kamysh. The lake was formed as a result of a large collapse that blocked the path of the Kara-Suu River. Upon arrival at the lake in our camp, we will have lunch. The area around the lake will allow us to feel the traditional nomadic lifestyle on the Jiloo (mountain pasture). Dinner and night in a camp in tents/yurts.

Day 4. Sary-Chelek State Biosphere Reserve

Trek: 9 km. / 5-6 hours. / + 150 m.

After a delicious breakfast, we set off to the Sary-Chelek State Biosphere Reserve through the Kotormo pass (2446m). Lunch box. After overcoming the pass, descend to Lake Iri-Kul, placing a tent camp on the shore of the lake. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 5. Walk along the lakes of the Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve

Trek: 8 km. / 4 hours. / – 720 m.

After breakfast, walk to the five lakes of Sary-Chelek and to Lake Sary-Chelek. Lunch in the form of a picnic. After the walk, transfer to the guest house in the village of Arkyt. Dinner and overnight at a guest house in the village of Arkyt.

Day 6. Transfer Arkyt village – Osh city

Trek: 300 km. / 6 hours. / – 280 m.

After breakfast, transfer to the city of Osh. Lunch on the way to the cafe. Upon arrival in Osh, check into a hotel. City tour of the city – visit to Mount Suleiman, one of the main shrines of the Islamic world in Central Asia, a historical museum located right in a cave on the mountain. After a tour of the museum, you follow the path of all pilgrims to the top of the hill, where you will see the small mosque of Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty, and view the city from a bird’s eye view. We can also visit the central square and stroll through the city park.

Day 7. Transfer Osh – Base Camp “Achik-Tash” (3600 m.)

Trek: 300 km. / 6 hours. / + 2650 m.

After breakfast, transfer Osh to Achik-Tash Base Camp. Lunch lunch boxes. Upon arrival at Base Camp, free time. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 8. Achik-Tash Base Camp – ridge of Petrovski peak.

Trek: 8 km. / 4 hours. / + 600 m. /600 m.  

Today, we may go a little further afield by climbing to the ridge of nearby Petrovskiy Peak at 4200 m, from where there are spectacular views of the valley below and the Achik Tash tract.

Also, it’s possible to stay whole day in BC and have a rest and prepare and pack for the climb up to Camp 1 or ride paddle boards.

Day 9. Achik-Tash Base Camp – Puteshestvennikov pass – Camp 1.

Drive: 10 km. / 4-5 hours. / + 900 m.  

Today, we go further to foothill of Lenin peak. After breakfast we go to “Camp 1” over Puteshestvennikov pass (4150m). The ascent to pass usually takes 1-1.5 hours by a good path. From the pass you’ll see excellent views of Lenin peak and Lenin glacier. Sometimes there is snow on the pass.

Then we descend to the left moraine of the Lenin glacier and continue trek up some 3 hours. Further we should cross the river carefully. The best time for crossing is early morning, as the river rises rapidly throughout at this time. Across the left moraine of glacier to the Lenin glacier and hike to “Camp 1”.

Day 10. Camp 1 – Yukhin peak (5130 m) – Camp 1.

Drive: 8 km. / 5-7 hours. / + 730 m. / – 730 m.

After breakfast we go to ascent Yukhin Peak (5,130 m). There is a breathtaking view to the North Face of Lenin Peak and Alai Valley from the top. The classical route does not involve steep rock or ice climbing and does not require special equipment.

After ascent we return to Camp1.

Day 11. Camp 1 – Achik-Tash BC.

Drive: 8 km. / 5-7 hours. / + 100 m. / – 800 m.

After the breakfast, we return to the Base Camp

Firstly, we hike up little bit, then going down for almost 4h.

Upon arrival we’ll take a well-deserved drink and shower!

Day 12. Achik-Tash BC – Osh city.

Drive: 300 km. / 5 hours. / – 2600 m.

We leave the mountain behind as we drive back to the city of Osh.

We check-in to our hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore the town a bit or relax with a cold beer.

Day 13. Flight back home.

Transfer to the Airport to catch your flight back home.

 

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fixed date – Ascent Teacher Peak (4530 m) + Yukhin Peak (5130 m) https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/deutsch-special-interest-tours/trekking/peak-uchitel-and-yukhin-peak/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:08:15 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=27375 Direction: Bishkek city – Uchitel peak – Osh city – Achik-Tash base camp – Camp 1 – Yukhina peak – Achik-Tash base camp – Osh]]> Day 1. Arrival in the city of Bishkek.

Drive: 30 km. / 40 min.

Arrival at Manas airport, meeting with guide and driver. Transfer to the hotel. After lunch, a short city tour of the city. Bishkek is the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic and the industrial center of the country. This city is famous for its wide avenues, beautiful buildings and Soviet heritage. We will go to the central square of the capital, where the monument to the national hero Manas is located, where we will have a short excursion. We will also be able to see the changing of the Guard of Honor on Ala-Too Square, the Kurmanjan Datka monument, and we will finish our tour on the Old Square, where the Government building is located. We will visit Victory Square, after which we will go to the Central Department Store (TSUM) to buy souvenirs.

Day 2. Ala-Archa National Park. Climbing Ratsek.

Drive: 45 km. / 1,5 hours. / + 2500 m.

After breakfast, transfer to Ala-Archa National Park, located near the sunny capital of Kyrgyzstan, for an exciting hike.

Upon arrival at the territory of the former mountaineering camp, our trekking to Ratsek’s hut will begin.

The route goes to the left of the main road and leads us into a forest for a further climb up the mountain, along the slope to a high-mountain camp. Among the other routes in the park, the climb to the hut is the most exciting!

Our main route will include: Alpine camp – “Broken Heart” – Tepshi plateau – Sharkyratma plateau – Waterfall – Ratsek camp.

Upon arrival, you will be able to settle down inside the hut and relax. Dinner at the camp.

Day 3. Acclimatization day.

Trek: 6 km. / 5-6 hours. / + 600 m. / – 600 m.

Today is acclimatization day. After breakfast, a walk to Lake Knowledge and the Teacher’s Hut. Lunch boxes for lunch. Travel time is 4-5 hours. Dinner and overnight in Racek’s hut.

Day 4. Ascent the Teacher Peak.

Trek: 11 km. / 5-7 hours. / + 1230 m. / – 3730 m.

Early breakfast, ascent to Teacher Peak. The entire route is walked on scree and snow. Lunchboxes for lunch. Descent to Raceka at lunchtime. Descent from Racek to the car, transfer to Bishkek. Hotel accommodation in Bishkek, dinner in a restaurant.

Day 5. Bishkek – Osh – Achik-Tash base camp.

Trek: 300 km. / 5 hours. / + 2800 m.

In the morning, transfer to Manas airport, flight from Bishkek to Osh. Upon arrival in Osh, transfer to Achik-Tash Base Camp. Lunch boxes for lunch. Accommodation at the base camp in tents, dinner, rest.

Day 6. Achik-Tash Base Camp – ridge of Petrovski peak.

Trek: 8 km. / 4 hours. / + 600 m. / – 600 m.

Today, we may go a little further afield by climbing to the ridge of nearby Petrovskiy Peak at 4200 m, from where there are spectacular views of the valley below and the Achik Tash tract.

Also, it’s possible to stay whole day in BC and have a rest and prepare and pack for the climb up to Camp 1 or ride paddle boards.

Day 7. Achik-Tash Base Camp – Puteshestvennikov pass – Camp 1.

Trek: 10 km. / 4-5 hours. / + 900 m.

Today, we go further to foothill of Lenin peak. After breakfast we go to “Camp 1” over Puteshestvennikov pass (4150m). The ascent to pass usually takes 1-1.5 hours by a good path. From the pass you’ll see excellent views of Lenin peak and Lenin glacier. Sometimes there is snow on the pass.

Then we descend to the left moraine of the Lenin glacier and continue trek up some 3 hours. Further we should cross the river carefully. The best time for crossing is early morning, as the river rises rapidly throughout at this time. Across the left moraine of glacier to the Lenin glacier and hike to “Camp 1”.

Day 8. Camp 1 – Yukhin peak (5130 m) – Camp 1.

Trek: 8 km. / 5-7 hours. / + 730 m./ 730 m.  

After breakfast we go to ascent Yukhin Peak (5,130 m). There is a breathtaking view to the North Face of Lenin Peak and Alai Valley from the top. The classical route does not involve steep rock or ice climbing and does not require special equipment.

After ascent we return to Camp1.

Day 9. Camp 1 – Achik-Tash BC.

Drive: 8 km. / 5-7 hours. / + 100 m. / – 800 m.

After the breakfast, we return to the Base Camp

Firstly, we hike up little bit, then going down for almost 4h.

Upon arrival we’ll take a well-deserved drink and shower!

Day 10. Achik-Tash BC – Osh city.

Drive: 300 km. / 5 hours. / – 2600 m.

We leave the mountain behind as we drive back to the city of Osh.

We check-in to our hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore the town a bit or relax with a cold beer.

Day 11. Flight back home.

Drive: 10 km. / 5 hours.

Transfer to the Airport to catch your flight back home.

 

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Pamir Adventures https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/deutsch-special-interest-tours/trekking/%d0%bf%d0%b0%d0%bc%d0%b8%d1%80%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%b5-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%ba%d0%bb%d1%8e%d1%87%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d0%b5-2024-%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:17:14 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=27373 Itinerary: Osh city – Kozhokelen – Dzhyptyk pass – Alai valley – Sary Mogol – Achik Tash – Camp 1 – Ascent to Yukhin p. – Achik Tash – Osh city.]]> Day 1. Arrival to Osh city.

Drive: 35 km. / 40 min.

Meet your local guide and transfer to hotel, rest to lunch and then we have sightseeing tour – first place to visit is Osh Bazaar (market), the largest market in Central Asia, will visit the Suleiman Mount, one of the main shrines of the Islamic world in Central Asia, historical museum, located right in the main cave. After excursion in the museum you follow the way of all pilgrims up to the top of the hill where you watch a little Mosque of Babur, the founder of the Great Mogul Dynasty, and take a bird eye’s view of the city. We also can visit the central square and go for a short walk in the city park
Dinner and preparation for the trekking (950 m.a.s.l.)

 

Day 2. Osh city – Kozho-Kelen village.

Drive: 100 km. / 4 hours, + 1250 m.

After breakfast drive from Osh to Kozho-Kelen village. Along the road you can see exotic nature (mountains, meadows, flower fields and shepherd’s life). As well visible on the way The Papan reservoir, that provides all Osh city residents with water and it is used for irrigation the agriculture of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The road distance is 100 km and takes about 3.5 hours to reach the Kozho-Kelen, overnight in a local family’s home.

The road goes along the Ak-Buura river and both sides of road surrounded with green juniper mountains. Upon arrival in Kozho-Kelen(2300m. asl) we will stay in the house of a local family and go on an acclimatization walk (2-3 hours). Lunchboxes for lunch. We will visit Blue Grot and waterfall. The trail goes through narrow mountain canyons, where one can see unusual forms of cliffs and rocks.

Then we return back to the guesthouse and have a rest and dinner. (2200 m. a.s.l.)

Day 3. Kozho-Kelen village – foot of Dzhyptyk pass.

Trek: 11 km. / 5 hrs. / + 850 m.

After breakfast we start trekking along the mountain river to the foot of Dzhyptyk pass. This is a unique place that best addresses the meaning of the word “jailoo”, where eye cathes the fantastic valley, snow-capped peaks of the majestic mountains, which are visible on the horizon.
Fabulously beautiful mountains, clean air, mountain spruce, junipers, natural drawings on the rocks harmoniously complement the landscape.

Upon arrival to the tent camp dinner and overnight. (3050 m. a.s.l.).

 

Day 4. Foot of Dzhyptyk pass – Dzhyptyk pass (4185 m) – Alai valley, Achik-Tash base camp.

Trek: 10 km. / 6 hrs. / +550 m. / – 585 m.

Today we cross Dzhyptyk pass and get Alai valley. In the beginning we have a light trek through alpine meadows to upside of Dzhyptyk gorge, then we ascent to the pass along steep scree slope. The way to pass is take around 4-5 hours.
From top of pass you enjoyed a view of the Alai Valley and the majestic Pamir. If we be with luck and have a good weather, far away you can see seventhousander Lenin Peak and great panorama of Zaalay range.
After lunch we go down into the gorge along the old closed road to the “Rock Gate”, where a car will be waiting for us. Transfer to Achik-Tash. Dinner and overnight in Achik-Tash.

Rest and dinner at tent camp (3600 m. a.s.l.).

 

Day 5. Achik-Tash Base Camp – ridge of Petrovski peak.

Trek: 8 km. / 4 hrs. / + 600 m./ – 600 m.

Today, we may go a little further afield by climbing to the ridge of nearby Petrovskiy Peak at 4200 m, from where there are spectacular views of the valley below and the Achik Tash tract.
Also, it’s possible to stay whole day in BC and have a rest and prepare and pack for the climb up to Camp 1 or ride paddle boards. (3600 m. a.s.l.)

 

Day 6. Achik-Tash Base Camp – Puteshestvennikov pass – Camp 1.

Trek: 10 km. / 4 hrs. / + 800 m / – 100 m.

Today, we go further to foothill of Lenin peak. After breakfast we go to “Camp 1” over Puteshestvennikov pass (4150m). The ascent to pass usually takes 1-1.5 hours by a good path. From the pass you’ll see excellent views of Lenin peak and Lenin glacier. Sometimes there is snow on the pass.
Then we descend to the left moraine of the Lenin glacier and continue trek up some 3 hours. Further we should cross the river carefully. The best time for crossing is early morning, as the river rises rapidly throughout at this time. Across the left moraine of glacier to the Lenin glacier and hike to “Camp 1”. (4400 m. a.s.l.).

 

Day 7. Camp 1 – Yukhin peak (5130 m) – Camp 1.

Trek: 8 km. / 4 hrs. / + 730 m / – 730 m.

After breakfast we go to ascent Yukhin Peak (5,130 m). There is a breathtaking view to the North Face of Lenin Peak and Alai Valley from the top. The classical route does not involve steep rock or ice climbing and does not require special equipment.
After ascent we return to Camp1. (4400 m. a.s.l.).

 

Day 8. Camp 1 – Achik-Tash BC.

Trek: 8 km. / 4 hrs. / + 100 m./800 m.  

After the breakfast, we return to the Base Camp. Firstly, we hike up little bit, then going down for almost 4h.
Upon arrival we’ll take a well-deserved drink and shower! (3600 m. a.s.l.).

 

Day 9. Achik-Tash BC – Osh city.

Drive: 350 km. / 6 hrs. / – 2650 m.  

We leave the mountain behind as we drive back to the city of Osh.
We check-in to our hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore the town a bit or relax with a cold beer.

hotel (950 m.m. a.s.l.).

Day 10. Flight back home.

Drive: 35 km. / 40 min

Transfer to the Airport to catch your flight back home.

 

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fixed date – Yukhin Peak (5130 m) https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/deutsch-special-interest-tours/trekking/yukhin-peak/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 03:26:52 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=27225 Itinerary: Osh - Achik Tash - BC - Yuhin peak - Achik Tash - Osh]]> Route description

From the base camp “Achik-Tash” to “Lukovaya Polana” (Onion field), is a one hour hike along an dirt road, but can be covered in a vehicle. Then a good trail over Travelers’ Pass, continuing at the foot of the slope of the spurs on the right side of Lenin Glacier, arrives at camp № 1 (ABC) after 4 or 5 hours. Camp № 1 is located on the glacial moraine of Lenin Peak. Before reaching the moraine, it is necessary to cross a river.

From the Camp №1 follow the good road ascent to Domashnii Peak (around 4700m.). Than, keep to the right side cross the snowball and move up to the scree counterfort going to the top. Reach the the top of scree counterfort, and ascent to the summit. From camp №1 route takes 2-3 hours.

Day 1. Arrival to Osh. Transfer to the base camp “Achyk-Tash” (3600 m.)

Arrival at Osh airport. After receiving your luggage and passing customs control, you will be met by a representative of the Ak-Sai Travel company, who will give you all the necessary documents and permits, after which you will be transferred to the Achik-Tash base camp.

Day 2. Achik-Tash Base Camp – ridge of Petrovski peak

Today, we may go a little further afield by climbing to the ridge of nearby Petrovskiy Peak at 4200 m, from where there are spectacular views of the valley below and the Achik Tash tract.

Also, it’s possible to stay whole day in BC and have a rest and prepare and pack for the climb up to Camp 1 or ride paddle boards.

Day 3. Climb to the Camp 1 (4400 m.)

After breakfast, we go to camp 1. The baggage can be sent by horse (for an additional fee). The path goes through the alpine meadows, through the Puteshestvennikov Pass, and further along the slope of the ridge along the Lenin Glacier. The path takes 4-7 hours.

Day 4. Ascent to Yuhin Peak (5130 m.)

After breakfast we start our ascent to 5thousand meter peak. Climbing to Yuhin peak does not require special equipment. The route is not complicated and takes around 4 hours one way. Descent to Camp 1, dinner and overnight.

Day 5. Descent to the base camp (3600 m.)

Trek to the base camp. The baggage can be sent by horse (for an additional fee). Handing certificates to those who ascend the summit.

Day 6. Transfer to Osh. Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast, will be organized transfer from Base Camp to Osh. You will be delivered to hotel.

Day 7. Departure home.

The driver will take you from the hotel at the necessary time and take you to the airport to the right flight.

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fixed date – Journey of Discovery, trekking to Sary-Chelek Lake 2024 https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/deutsch-special-interest-tours/trekking/sary-chelek-trekking/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:40:44 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=27221 Itinerary: Bishkek city - Talas city - Talas Ala-Too ridge - Sary-Chelek nature reserve - Toktogul reservoir - Bishkek city.]]> Day 1. Arrival in the city of Bishkek.

Drive: 35 km. / 40 min.

Arrival at Manas airport, meeting with guide and driver. Transfer to the hotel. After lunch, a short city tour of the city. Bishkek is the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic and the industrial center of the country. This city is famous for its wide avenues, beautiful buildings and Soviet heritage. We will go to the central square of the capital, where the monument to the national hero Manas is located, where we will have a short excursion. We will also be able to see the changing of the Guard of Honor on Ala-Too Square, the Kurmanjan Datka monument, and we will finish our tour on the Old Square, where the Government building is located. We will visit Victory Square, after which we will go to the Central Department Store (TSUM) to buy souvenirs.

 

Day 2. Transfer Bishkek city – Talas city.

Drive: 300 km. / 6 hours, + 430 m.

After breakfast, transfer Bishkek-Talas. Along the way, three high-mountain road passes await you. The first pass is called Too-Ashuu, connecting the Chuy and Suusamyr valleys, the height of the pass is 3400 meters. Second Ala-Bel pass, height 3175 meters. And the third Otmok pass, height 3330 meters. Before arriving in Tulsa, visit the historical complex of Manas Ordo. Accommodation and dinner in a guest house in Talas.

Day 3. Urmaral Gorge.

Trek: 9 km. / 5 hrs. / + 870 m.

Breakfast. Transfer from Talas to the Urmoaral gorge 60 km. The start of our tracking. We will ascend along the Chiyim-Tash River to Koyonkachty. Lunch on the way is a picnic. Dinner and overnight in tents. Travel time is 4-5 hours.

 

Day 4. Trekking to the foot of the Chiim-Tash pass.

Trek: 10 km. / 6 hrs. / + 790 m.

After breakfast, we continue walking along the stream into the Urmaral gorge. Along the way we will see a waterfall and ancient rock petroglyphs of Chiyim-Tash. Short picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight in tents under the Chiim-Tash pass. Travel time is 5-6 hours.

 

Day 5. Chiim-Tash pass.

Trek: 9 km. / 5 hrs. /  – 150 m.

Today, we may go a little further afield by climbing to the ridge of nearby Petrovskiy Peak at 4200 m, from where there are spectacular views of the valley below and the Achik Tash tract.
Also, it’s possible to stay whole day in BC and have a rest and prepare and pack for the climb up to Camp 1 or ride paddle boards. (3600 m. a.s.l.)

 

Day 6. Kara-Kuldzha pass.

Trek: 15 km. / 6 hrs. / -510 m.

Ahead is the Kara-Kuldzha pass (3161 m). After breakfast, we will begin a smooth ascent along the mountain river along the old road towards the pass, then descend from the pass to the site of our tent camp. Along the way we will see griffins and marmots. Short picnic lunch during the day. Night in tents. Travel time is 6-7 hours.

 

Day 7. Muz-Tor gorge and the foot of the Korumdu pass.

Trek: 15 km. / 6 hrs. / + 730 m 

Today we have a radial walk in the gorge called Muz-Tor, the walk takes 2-3 hours. Next we begin the ascent to the Korumdu pass (3350 m). Short picnic lunch during the day. Dinner and overnight in tents. Travel time is 3-4 hours.

 

Day 8. Korumdu Pass.

Trek: 16 km. / 6-7 hrs. / -1165 m.  

After breakfast we will climb to the Korumdu pass (3350 m). On this day, when we descend from the pass, an excursion is possible – getting to know the nomadic life of the Kyrgyz on their jailos. You can try ayran, kymyz, kaymak and other nomadic drinks. We have to reach Lake Kara-Kamysh. The lake was formed as a result of a large landslide that blocked the path of the Kara-Suu River. Travel time is 6-7 hours. Distance 16 km. Dinner and overnight in tents. (1800 m).

 

Day 9. Sary-Chelek National Reserve.

Drive: 6 km. / 5 hrs. / +135 m.  

After having a delicious breakfast, we climb to the Kuturma pass (2446 m), through which we will get to the Sary-Chelek National Nature Reserve. Along the way, stunning panoramas of Lake Sary-Chelek and other lakes await us. Short picnic lunch. After arriving at our overnight location, we will have time for a short walk around the area. Travel time is 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents on the shore of Lake Iri-Kul (1950 m)

Day 10. Toktogul reservoir.

Drive: 200 km. /4 hrs./ – 1030 m.

In the morning we will have a walk to Lake Sary-Chelek and other lakes of the reserve. At lunch, transfer to the Toktogul reservoir. The picturesque road with car passes among the mountains will not leave you indifferent. Lunch, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 11. Transfer to Bishkek.

Trek: 330 km. / 6 hrs. / -100 m.

After breakfast, transfer to Bishkek. The road to Bishkek runs through the beautiful Chichkan mountain gorge. After the Chichkan gorge we will continue along the road we already know through the Ala-Bel and Too-Ashuu passes. Lunch on the way to the cafe. Hotel accommodation in Bishkek, dinner in a restaurant.

 

Day 12. Airport transfer.

Trek: 35 km. / 40 min. /  

Transfer to the airport, flight home.

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Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan https://ak-sai.com/en/shop/special-interest-tours/deutsch-special-interest-tours/kulturreisen/uzbekistan_kyrgyzstan_20days/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:38:01 +0000 https://ak-sai.com/?post_type=product&p=25638 Travel in Central Asia and visit 2 some of the most exiting destinations – Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Enjoy historical monuments of the Great Silk Road in Uzbekistan and refresh travelling in cool and green mountain valleys of Tian Shan.

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Day 1. Arrival to the airport – Tashkent. (- km)

Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. 

Day 2. Tashkent. (- km)

The arrival in Tashkent early in the morning.
Meeting with a guide and transfer to the hotel. Breakfast in the hotel.
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan Republic, is one of the largest and oldest cities in Central Asia:
Architectural complex Hasti Imam, Barak Khan Madrasah, Kafal Shohi Madrasah, Kukeldash Madrasah, Chorsu bazaar, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, Museum of Applied Arts
Night in the hotel.

Day 3. Tashkent – Samarkand. (300 km)

After breakfast transfer to Samarkand, where you will be accommodated in a hotel. Free time upon arrival.

City tour: Registan Square, Ulughbek Madrasah (XV century), Shir-Dor Madrasah (XVII century), Tilla-Kori Madrasah (XVII century)
Overnight in a hotel.

Samarkand was one of the main trading points of the Great Silk Road. The historical and architectural legacy in this city is just out of this world and makes you travel back in time.

Day 4. Samarkand – Bukhara.  (270 km)

Breakfast in a hotel.
In the morning we continue our excurtion in Samarcand city: Guri Emir Mausoleum (the tomb of Tamerlan(XIV and XV centuries), Architectural complex Shakhi-Zinda (IX-XV centuries), Museum of the ancient city Afrosiyob, Bibi-Khonum Mosque, Siab bazaar, Ulughbek Observatory 
In the afternoon transfer to Bukhara.
Bukhara is the ancient historic center of trade and Islamic culture in Uzbekistan. This city is the ancient oasis and trade point on Silk Road. Bukhara attracts with its impressive historical monuments, minarets and madrassas, narrow streets lined with oriental bazaars and ancient ruins. There is no doubt why the center of the ancient city of Bukhara has been declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.
Accommodation and overnight in the hotel.

Day 5Bukhara sightseeing tour. (- km)

Full day.
Breakfast in a hotel.
After breakfast city tour: visit Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark Fortress, Kalyan Minaret, Poi Kalyan Mosque, Miri Arab Madrasah, The Holy Spring, Toki Zargaron Dome, Ulughbek and Abdullazizkhan Madrasah, Toki Telpak Furushon Dome, Magoki Attory Mosque, Toki Sarafon Dome, Lyabi Hauz architectural complex.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 6. Bukhara – Tashkent. (560 km)

Breakfast in a hotel and transfer to Tashkent by train (08:05/14:50).
Accommodation and overnight in a hotel. Free time in the afternoon.

Day 7. Tashkent – Kokand. (230 km)

Breakfast in the hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Kokand.
Kokand is one of the most famous cities of Uzbekistan. It was formerly the capital of the powerful Khanate of Kokand, which dominated in the Fergana Valley for centuries.
Visit the great palace of Khudayar Khan (XIX century)
Cemetery of Kings and two buildings built for the family of Omar Khan at the beginning of last century.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 8. Kokand – Rishtan – Margilan – Fergana. (30 km)

Breakfast in the hotel.
Later transfer to Rishtan known for its ceramic industry. Visiting of ceramic workshop of Rustam Usmanov.
Transfer to Margilan.
Visit Silk Factory “Yodgorlik” in Margilan, where art works are made (excursion).
Transfer to Fergana.
Fergana is the most industrialized and largest city in the valley with the same name, and is also the administrative center of the province of Fergana.
The city is located at the height of 580 meters above sea level. This city is one of the most important cities in the production of oil.
The city was founded over a hundred years ago by the first military governor Skobelev M.D. and had name New Margilan city.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 9. Fergana – Distlik – Osh. (120 km)

Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to “Dustlik” border. Meeting of the group by the Kyrgyz guide. Transfer to Osh city.
Osh is the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan. It is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia, located at the southeast end of the Fergana Valley in the northern foothills of the Pamir mountains – Alai.
Then we have city tour: Suleiman Mountain, one of the treasures of the Islamic world of Central Asia.
Suleiman Mountain is located in the center of town and is both a historical and cultural monument. The mountain guarding the city from enemies.
Firstly we visit the historical museum, located in the main cave of the mountain. After a trip to the museum, we follow the “path of pilgrims” to the top of the mountain, where we can see the small mosque of Babur, the founder of the Great Mughal Empire. The city can be seen from the viewpoint located near the mosque.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 10. Osh Bazaar. Osh – Bishkek flight. (10 km)

Visit Osh Bazaar, the largest market in Central  Asia.
You walk along the colorful rows of Golden market, watch black smiths working and smell aromas of spices, fruits and vegetables of Food market. You finish your immersing into oriental life by visiting the handicraft rows.
In the afternoon flight to Bishkek.
Transfer from airport to Bishkek.
Bishkek – is the capital and industrial center of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek is a city of wide avenues, handsome buildings and Soviet heritage. The gesturing statue of Lenin can still be seen in the city’s vast central square, yet it is the permanently snow capped Kyrgyz Ala-Tau mountain range which towers over Bishkek providing a quite stunning backdrop.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 11. Ala Archa National Park. Sightseeing tour in Bishkek. (80 km)

After breakfast we drive to Ala Archa Natural Park located in a picturesque gorge of Ala Archa 40 km off from Bishkek.
It is a popular place for hiking, skiing and mountaineering including trips to more than 20 glaciers. It covers the area of 200 km² – mostly forested valleys, waterfalls and rivers rich in trout. The altitude of ranges varies from 1500m to the highest point 4895m (Peak Semenov Tien Shanski). Several rare species of fauna and especially traditionally revered juniper trees are under protection in the Natural Park.
It has very diverse fauna: mountain meadows are the habitat for wild goats, deer and marmots. Ala Archa National Park is one of the few places of the habitat of the rare snow leopard.
In the afternoon transfer to Bishkek to begin our city tour.
We visit Manas Monument, the main national hero of the Kyrgyz people. Then excursion to the State History Museum and transfer to the main Ala Too Square to watch ceremony of changing of the Guard of Honor, main governmental buildings, and finish at the Old Square with Parliament House.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 12. Bishkek – Cholpon Ata via Burana tower. (290 km)

In the morning one hour drive to Burana Tower (old minaret) near Tokmok city.
That minaret was constructed in Balasagun town; one of the capitals of Karakhanid State existed in 11-12 centuries AD. Explore ruins of that important trading point at the Great Silk Road and visit a little local museum telling about that civilization. Also watch a collection of Balbals, Turkic ancient tombs.
Optionally: On the area around the tower it is possible to organize horse riding games.
After that we drive to the Issyk Kul Lake, the second largest alpine lake in the world after Lake Titicaca in South America.
Measuring 182 km long by 58 km wide, the lake appeared as a result of volcanic activity. It is heated from below by thermal activity and never freezes even in the depths of winter.
Overnight in a hotel on the lake shore.

Day 13. Cholpon Ata – Karakol. (150 km)

In Cholpon Ata town we visit so called “Stone Garden» or Cholpon Ata Petroglyphs site.
Cholpon Ata Petroglyphs site is – a large open-air collection of rock carvings sometimes referred to as a Stone Garden, which covers some 42 hectares and contains a number of prehistoric monumental structures (stone circles, tombs, the remains of a boundary stone wall, Balbals) and Petroglyphs (dating from the II millennium BC thru the Middle Ages and up to the VI century AD).
Optionally: You can go on an hour boat cruise in the lake to admire clear water of Issyk Kul with snow capped Tien Shan Mountains in the background!
After that we drive to Karakol town along the northern shore of the Issyk Kul Lake. We visit Museum of N. M. Przhevalski, Dungan mosque, Old Russian Orthodox Church.
Overnight in a hotel.

Day 14. Karakol – Djety Oguz gorge – Karakol. (60 km)

Full day.
In the morning we visit Djety Oguz gorge to admire the landscapes and to make some photos.
Djety Oguz in Kyrgyz means “Seven Bulls”. This picturesque gorge is named so because of the red rocky sand formations covered with forests of Tien Shan spruces. We hike up the main gorge along the winding Djety Oguz mountain river. On the way you visit some yurts of the local nomadic families.
Optionally: Eagle hunting demonstartion.
Return to Karakol. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15. Karakol – Kochkor – Bishkek. (400 km)

Breakfast in a guesthouse.
Transfer to Bishkek city by the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
A short stop on the way for hiking Skazka gorge. Excursion and opportunity to take photos.
Arrival in Bishkek. Accommodation in the hotel. Rest.

Day 16. Departure from Bishkek. (30 km)

In the morning transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home.

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