Along the Way of Tien-Shan Mountains and Mountain Lakes

Duration: 8 Days Horse Trek
Season: June-September

The mountains of Kyrgyzstan are magic and unique, they bewitch those who have visited the Tien-Shan mountains. The horse riding takes you southeast of the Tien-Shan range, through the beautiful gorges and horse trails. It gives riders opportunities to explore the wild nature of Tien-Shan mountains and taste the beauties of nature. The tour goes along the splashing mountain river, through the forests of Tien- Shan fir tree, evergreen junipers, thickets of see buckthorn, blackberries – all these in virgin conditions.

Level: The first 2 days of this trek are spent climbing and traversing the very steep Dunguromo Pass. The steep descent of the pass on day 2 will bring you to the Juuku River. After passing 2 stunning mountain lakes on day 3, day 4 brings you to the Kashka-Suu Valley, where you will cross the river many times.

Itinerary

Day 1 Drive up to Sary-Moinok Valley. Distance: 30 km. Time: 20-30 min. Horse riding will begin from Sary-Moinok Valley up along the river to Dunguromo Pass (3773 m), well known as a steep pass in this region. The first view from the steep pass will take your breath away with the vast panorama and unique beauties of the mountains. Distance: 25-35 km. Time: 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents.

Day 2 Dunguromo Pass. You will marvel at the views from high places and you will rest in the refuge of mountain pastures and enjoy the fresh, crisp air. Down to Juuku River.

Day 3 Juuku Valley to Juuku Pass. Along the way of Juuku Pass (3633 m) you have a opportunity to see two wonderful mountain lakes called Jashyl-Kol, which means “green lake,” the reality of which you will see on the way through the pass. Distance: 25-35 km. Time: 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents.

Day 4 Horse riding to Kashka Suu Valley. On the way you will see the real, nomadic way of life of the Kyrgyz people. You will be astonished by the simple way of life of shepherds. Many times you will cross the Kashka-Suu River and enjoy the sounds of splashing water. Distance: 25-30 km. Time: 5-6 km.

Day 5 Your horses will bring you to the beautiful Juukuchak Valley where you can stop and swim in the hot springs. Come out of the water feeling rejuvenated, fresh and strong for another day in the mountains. Distance: 25-30 km. Time: 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents.

Day 6 From Jylluu-Suu you will ride through Darhan Valley and have a beautiful look at Lake Issyk-Kul. Distance: 25-30 km. Time: 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents.

Day 7 Darhan to Kok-Bel jailoo. Scenery of Lake Issyk-Kul and mountains. Distance: 25-30 km. Time: 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents.

Day 8 From Kok-Bel to Chychkan then to Kindik and down to Ak-Terek village where a car will meet you. Drive to Barskoon. Distance: 20 km. Soak in a hot water bath, enjoy 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 equipments, 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).