2. Dunguromo

Discover the Ala-Too Mountains


Duration: 4 Days Horse Trek
Season: June-September


Your adventure starts in the Issyk-Kul region, a mountain paradise surrounded by deserts. There are few places on earth to compare with the rich landscapes of the Teskei and Kungei mountain ranges: the stormy rivers with numerous cascades, well proportioned woods, alpine and sub alpine meadows, never melting snow and glaciers crowning the tops of the mountain landscapes – each of them a stunning sight that can fully satisfy the aesthetic demands of holiday makers. Feel the stresses of the world melt away as you ride across alpine meadows, through wonderful mountain valleys laced with juniper forests and glacier-fed rivers. At each memorable stop, you will take with you an unforgettable image and leave a little piece of your heart to mark your way back.

Level: This is a challenging trek that begins with a very steep ascent up to the Dunguromo Pass. On day 2 you continue to climb, before crossing the pass and descending a rocky path. Day 3 and 4 are spent riding on more level tracks.

  • On both the 1st and 2nd day you will cross many times a fast flowing river.

    • Itinerary

    Day 1 Drive up to Sary-Moinok. After getting acquainted with the horses you will ride for about 3 hours up to the Pass Dunguromo (3773 m). It is very steep pass with beautiful landscapes and rocky mountains. Overnight in tents. Distance: 40 km. Time: 50 min.

    Day 2 On horse along the mountain trail you will ride from Dunguromo Pass to Juuku Valley. Along the way you will see shepherds with their flocks and have a look at the tough but simple life of shepherds. Overnight on the other side of the pass. Distance: 20-30 km. Time: 4-5 hours.

    Day 3 From Juuku Valley to Juuku Pass (3633 m). On the way you will encounter two mountain lakes which are called Jashyl-Kol. Back to Juuku Valley. Overnight in tents. Distance: 20-30 km.
    Time: 4-5 hours.

    Day 4 From Juuku Valley to Saruu Village. Along the Kashka-Suu River you will meet a lot of shepherds and listen to their stories, taste mare's milk and tea. In the evening will meet our car and drive to Barskoon. Distance: 30-40 km. Time: 30 min. Soak in a hot water bath, enjoy the supper and night in a private home.

    During your horse riding trek we provide:
    English speaking tour guide, cook, horseman, 3 meals a day, tents, cooking equipment, horses with all equipment, first aid.

    Need to bring
    Down jacket and warm sweater, warm sleeping bag, rain gears, silk blanked inside sleeping bag, 2-3 pairs of warm socks, trekking waterproof boots, gloves, sunglasses, suncream, flashlight, personal medicine, metal water bottle (0,75 litters),Term-A-Rest mats, riding chaps, micro pure (or any other water disinfections).