Trekking to Sary-Chelek lake

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Sary Chelek Biosphere Reserve

Tour description

The Western Tien-Shan mountains are fraught with the real treasure of spectacular lakes including the grandiose lake Sary-Chelek. This adventure trekking tour takes you through the picturesque mountain passes, deep gorges, along the torrents of mountain rivers. In addition to the Lake Sary-Chelek, you will encounter a number of other smaller lakes which look like a chain of crystal-clear diamonds scattered among the rocky mountain peaks.

Lake Sary-Chelek and its surroundings are full of enchantment. Located at the altitude of 1873m the lake is cupped in the basin among mountain ridges. With the length of 7,500m and the width of 2280m, the lake is 234m deep. It was formed as a result of tectonism of the area about 2000 years ago. On a fair day the extreme transparency of the water makes underwater inhabitants and deep water landscapes clearly visible. The lake is located on the territory of Sary-Chelek biosphere reserve and is surrounded with rocky cliffs, thick juniper and spruce forests reflecting in its water surface.

Don’t miss the unforgettable trip to Lake Sary-Chelek.

Tour Program

Day

Arrival in Osh. Transfer to Aflatun settlement

Itinerary

Early arrival to Osh. Meet in the airport. Transfer from Osh to Aflatun settlement at the confluence of the Aflatun and Utur rivers. Camp 1 (1300m; 350km; approx. 6hrs).

Meals

- - -

Accommodation

Camp 1

Day

Trekking to Camp 2

Itinerary

The beginning of active part of the tour. Trekking up along the Yushniy Aflatun river and then further along Uyalma river. Camp 2 (2100m; 19km; approx. 7hrs).

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Camp 2

Day

Trekking to Sary-Chelek lake

Itinerary

Trekking over Kuldambes pass and then descent to Lake Sary-Chelek over Ashuu pass. Camp 3 (1900m; 10km; approx. 6hrs).

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Camp 3

Day

Ascent over Makmal pass. Descent to the Kyzyl-Suu river

Itinerary

Ascent along Lake Sary-Chelek over Makmal pass. Descent to the Kyzyl-Suu river. Camp 4 at the confluence of the Kyzyl-Suu and Kurumdu rivers (2000m; 13km; approx. 6 hrs).

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Camp 4

Day

Trekking to lake Karakamysh

Itinerary

Trekking downstream the Kara-Suu river to lake Karakamysh (Kara-Suu). Camp 5 on the lake bank (1800m; 12km; approx. 3hrs).

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Camp 5

Day

Trekking to lake Iri-Kol

Itinerary

Trekking up to and over Kuturma pass and then descent to lake Iri-Kol. Camp 6 on the lake bank (1300m; 12km; approx. 6hrs).

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Camp 6

Day

Trekking round lake Kely-Kol. Transfer to Osh

Itinerary

Trekking from lake Iri-Kol to the southern part of lake Sary-Chelek in Upaly ravine. Continue trekking round lake Kely-Kol to place where the vehicle will be waiting to pick you up (10km; approx. 2hrs). Transfer to Osh. Accommodation in the hotel (320km; approx. 6hrs).

Meals

B L -

Accommodation

Hotel

Day

Osh. Departure

Itinerary

Osh. Departure. Subject to departure time there is leisure time in Osh when you can visit the Osh bazaar. Transfer to airport. Departure home.

Meals

B - -

Accommodation

- - -

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Tour package

Included

Meeting and seeing off in airport;
All transfers on comfortable air-conditioned transport according program;
Accommodation in hotels (double-room accommodation) with breakfast:
- Osh (1 night);
Preparation of necessary documents:
- Border zone permit;
- Ecological fee.
Services on the active part of the trip:
- Meals on full board basis (3-times a day hot meals);
- Accommodation in twin sharing tents;
- Services of mountain guide, cook and service staff;
- Rent of pack transport for carrying of personal and common baggage of the participats;
Rent of bivouac and kitchen equipment:
- Tents;
- Tables, chairs;
- Kitchenware.
Individual equipment for free rental for the whole program:
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Rainwear
- Telescopic ski sticks for trekking
- Metallic vacuum flask 0,5-1 l
- Headlamp
- First-aid kit for group.