On the Trail of Mountain Nature

Duration: 6 Days Horse Trek
Season: July-September

After enjoying Kyrgyz hospitality in the village of Jety-Oguz or the “seven bulls” will delight you with its stunning majesty and unique red colour. The trail opens into the green valley and cool shade of the mountain forests. Marvel at the mysterious broken heart mountain as you listen to its legend. After several days on horseback you will sink into the healing water of the hot springs. The unexpected hospitality of the shepherds will give you a real taste of Kyrgyz life.

Level: After a gentle start on the first day, this develops into a demanding, but rewarding trek. There are many steep ascents and descents. Watch out for the low branches as you ride through the trees!

Itinerary

Day 1 Drive to Jety-Oguz by car 60-65 km. 1 and half hours. Horse riding from Jety-Oguz to Kok-Jaiyk Valley. Along the way there is a cave where a lone monk used to live. Shepherds tell a lot of legends about the beautiful rock formations known as the “Seven Bulls” and “Broken Heart”. Overnight in tents.

Day 2 Horse riding down the At-Jailoo Valley to a beautiful mountain lake that will leave a permanents image on your memory. Distance: 25-30 km. Overnight in tents.

Day 3 On horseback for 5-6 hours; a distance of 26-30 km to Suttuu-Bulak jailoo, and Jyluu-Suu. This is a hot spring flowing with medicinal water. You can stop to swim in it and recover all your strength and health. On to Chon-Kyzyl-Suu. The Suttuu-Bulak is well known for its beautiful forests and natural pastures called jailoo.

Day 4 On horseback for 5-6 hours, distance 25-35 km along the Chon-Kyzyl-Suu Valley where you have to cross the river 2 -3 times. You will gaze in awe at the steep, magnificent mountains. Here you will meet shepherds and acquaint yourself with the natural way of life of the shepherd-nomads. Spend the night in tents.

Day 5 Horseback riding along the Kichi-Kyzyl-Suu Valley, named after the river. You will then cross the Kashka-Tor Pass (3937 m)

Day 6 Horse riding along Juukuchak valley. Your last day to have lunch with the shepherds near the hot spring. You will mount your horse feeling like a real nomad. Then you will go by car to Barskoon. Distance: 40 km. Time: 30 min. 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 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).