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15-days soft adventure tour with transportationKlassical Kyrgyzstan auf einer größeren Karte anzeigen Destination: Kyrgyzstan. This classic route will go you to Sary-Chelek is one of the most beautiful alpine lake on the South of country. Rocky slopes emerge from the water and the aqua colour sparkles like a jewel in the necklace of snow that surrounds it. On the way you visit the oldest town of central Best time for journey – June-September Duration: 15 days Group size: maximum 9 pax Meals: All meals (Russian, Asian, European meal) Transportation with AC: subject to number of pax – Jeep 4 WD, MB Sprinter. Accommodation: in hotels, yurt inn, guest houses. Guiding: English speaking guide Equipment: Guests must to have the personal clothes and shoes for walking in the mountains till height 3200m above sea level
Itinerary: Day 1. Bishkek Arrival at Bishkek. After lunch visit to the Natural Park Ala-Archa. Evening city-tour, dinner. Accommodation at the hotel. The wide Beautiful valley of the Ala Archa river sweeps up to the Highest peaks and largest glaciers of the Kyrgyz Alatau range. To protect its tremendous natural diversity it was made a national park in 1976. The valleys steep wooded slopes, pristine water meadows and craggy cliffs provide habitats for over 170 animal species, including eagles, shy Marco Polo sheep, bear, lynx, wild boar, wolves and, in its upper reaches, rarely spotted snow leopards. Its also supports over 800 plant species a dream-come true in Spring for alpine flower enthusiasts. Ala-Archa is the National Park; it is situated 40 km south of Bishkek in the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountain range at the altitude of 1600-4860m. Very beautiful place to spend one or two days in the nature. It offers different trekking and climbing programs. It has a very good condition for Horse riding. Picnic in the open area. There are plenty of options for walking and trekking in the valley. Day 2. Osh After breakfast transfer to airport. Flight to Osh is the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan and one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. Osh is as old as Rome – 3000 years, Day 3. Sary Chelek Transfer to biosphere reserve "Sary-Chelek" via Uzgen town. 350 km. O/n in the guest house. The unique Biosphere Nature Reserve Sary - Chelek is a geo – botanical museum offering a rare combination of unique ancient walnut and wild fruit – tree forests. In the heart of the reserve is Sary – Chelek Lake. It is one of the most beautiful lakes of the country (1873 m a.s.l.; 7km long; 1km wide and 2334m deep) with rocky slopes rising from the water. This blue lake in the necklace of the snowy mountains is the largest among the seven lakes of the nature reserve Day 4. Sary Chelek Walking at the lake Sary-Chelek. Guest hause. Day 5. Chichkan The further way goes on a picturesque mountain road from Sary-Chelek up to Toktogul reservoir with transparent light-blue water. On the way meeting large antique of a rock "Balbali", then drive to Chichkan (Maus) gorge and accommodation in the small cosy hotel. Day 6. Susamyr valley Transfer through gorge Chichkan, Alabel pass (3184m) in a valley Susamyr. Height 2326m. Then drive to Kyzyl Oi village for accommodation in the local families. Shortly after leaving Kojomkul, the valley narrows and the road begins to wind through mountains rising steeply on either side. Smooth lush pastures alternate with huge rock falls and screen, and the distant mountains lie in folds like a carelessly discarded cloth of sumptuous green velvet. Here the Suusamyr and the western Karakol rivers join to become the mighty Kekemeren, which tumbles over giant boulders and swirls angrily in mini whirlpools in the its rush east. About 20 kilometres from Kojomkul the narrow gorge suddenly widens into the lovely tree-lined valley of Kyzyl Oi. This is probably the best place in the Suusamyr valley for mountain hikes on foot or horseback, especially if you can afford a few days. In the hills around the village you may be able to see local wildlife, including the elusive and rare Marco Polo sheep. Day 7. Son Kul Lake Drive to Sonkul lake via Kekemeren gorge. Overnight in the yurt inn. Lake Son Kul is Kyrgyzstan's second largest lake (After Issyk-Kul), and is located 90 km northwest of Naryn. One translation of the name is "The Last Lake". It lies in high mountain area within a valley that stretches 60 km in length and 30 km in width. The valley is surrounded by mountains, with the rocky Son Kul Range that is over 4,000m a.s.l from its northern part, the slopes of Tian Shan covered with fir to the northeast, and the Moldo Too Range to the south. The lake lies at the altitude of 3016 m, the total area is 275 sq.km and 15 m deep. Unlike Issyk Kul it does freeze in winter time, and the thickness of ice sometimes is about 1.5m and there're snowfalls almost 200 days a year. Winter comes to this place in September and ends in June. As the lake is situating in a treeless, mountainous plateau and is surrounded by the mountain meadows (jailoos). These meadows are used by local people as the pasture. Shepherds come to the lake with their family and flocks and live during summer time. Day 8. Son Kul Whole day at Sonkul lake. Walking, riding, meetings with nomads. O/n in the same place. Day 9. Issyk Kul Lake From Sonkul we move to a southern coast of Issyk-Kul lake to Tosor village doe accommodation in the yurt inn. En route visit at felt making production and canyon Skazka. In the evening the guests can see demonstration of national horse games Kyz-kumay., Ulack Tartysh and hunt with eagle, then moving in depth of gorge. Just off the pretty, but seemingly unremarkable stretch of road between Tamga and Kaji Say is a hidden valley of startlingly vivid rock formations. Known as Skazka, these sandstone cliffs have been shaped by centuries of wind and melting snow into an ensemble of columns, canyons and crags, ranging in color from deep red to bright orange. Traveling west, take the second turning left after the village of Tosor, and fork right immediately. Skazka is two kilometers from the main road. Day 10. Jety Oguz gorge After breakfast drive to Jety Oguz gorge 110 km, then walking along picturesque gorge . Yurt inn accommodation. The Djety-Oguz gorge is.situated in on the Northern slope of the Terskey Ala-Too range about 35 km South West of Karakol. It is a lovely place for one day walk and at the same time for many day treks, starting from easy form and up to the hardest. It is the place where you can see the real life of Kyrgyz people. Day 11. Karakol Walking along gorge. Picnic. Returning at the yurt inn, then drive to Karakol town. Guest house. Karakol is situated near the eastern end of Issyk-Kul Lake on the altitude of 1,770m. It is a very small but beautiful town with thousands of poplars. The town was named Karakol until 1888, when the Russian explorer Przhevalsky died here preparing for an expedition to Tibet. It is the administrative centre for Issyk- Kul oblast and boasts three bazaars, a small one to serve the town, a regional one the outskirts and animal bazaar every Sunday-a sight not be missed. Day 12. Karakol A.m. excursion in a orthodox church and in a mosque, Museum of Prjevalskij, then moving to the northern coast of the Issyk-Kul Lake to the hotel at the shore. Day 13. Bishkek A.m. rest at the Issyk-Kul Lake, then moving to Bishkek. On the way visit a museum complex Burana Tower. Hotel. Day 14. Bishkek Whole day in Bishkek. SS program. Farewell dinner. Hotel. Day 15. Home Transfer to the airport. Departure.
Quotation: price per person in double room: 6 - 9 paying pax: 1125,- Euro per pax Single room and tent supplement: +180, - Euro
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and this great anniversary was celebrated in 2002. the population of 300,000, predominantly Uzbek, is a fabulous mix of peoples. The rich history of the oasis, much of it unknown, lies hidden beneath the avenues of socialism and little remains to be seen. Histories cultures, religions and wars have disappeared from memory. The founding of the city is variously attributed to Alexander the Great, the Prophet Suleiman and even Biblical Adam. Osh was an important crossroad on the Silk Routes, rewarding camel caravans who survived the journey over the high passes of the Pamir Alay to the south and of the Central Tien Shan to the east.
