Majestic Lakes Around Sary Chelek Trekking
About this tour
Not famous yet, but will be one of the best trails for trekking, hiking or horse riding. Sary Chelek is a biosphera reserve, protected by UNESCO with many majestic lakes. Tour starts in Bishkek and ends in Osh or other way round. You will discovery the hidden gems in southwest part of Kyrgyzstan, meet local shepherds and experience thier everyday life. A lot of protested animals, like dear, bear and more speicies of birds. Messgae me to get more details itinerary!
the same itinerary can be on the horses or trekking
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Arrive in Bishkek, meeting with a guide and drive to hotel. Rest for a bit. After the rest we will go out to do a city tour. Visiting Ala Too Square, open-air art gallery, fine and art museum and always lively market Osh Bazaar. Lunch and dinner at restaurant to taste our tasty Kyrgyz food. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan
After breakfast pick you up from hotel and head to Southwest of Kyrgyzstan, we will drive on the main road which connects south and north via Too Ashuu and Suusamyr valley. Amzing views on the way 2 passes above 3000m above sea level by discovering the life of nomads. Hundreds of yurts, thousands of animals and the nomads make your day wonderful. Arrive in Toktogul check in guesthouse and walk in the town to explore the life. Lunch on the way in Chychkan gorge, dinner and overnight in Guest House.
Day 3: Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan to Sary-Chelek, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast in guesthouse, taste local breakfast and move forward to explore more. We will drive around the biggest Dum Toktogul in Kyrgyzstan, and along the longest river Naryn. Beautiful sceneries won’t let you get bored, but make you get more excited. Arrive in village near to Sary Chelek for overnight stay before we start our horse trek or trek to the wonderful lakes with a lovely view. Walk in the village, discovery local rural life. Dinner and overnight with local family.
Day 4: Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve, Kyrgyzstan to Sary-Chelek, Kyrgyzstan
Trekk to Otor pass: Drive to Sary Chelek lake (UNESCO biosphere) at alt 1840m above sea level. And drive to other side of the lake to start our trek to Otor pass. Walking in the valley with a great views and raspberry bushes and up to the pass at 2900m. Picnic on the way, according to the time we will camp at the pass or down in the valley of Kashka Suu. Dinner around camp fire and overnight in the tents next to the shepherds
Day 5: Sary-Chelek, Kyrgyzstan
Otor Pass to Karakamysh lake: Beautiful morning, breathtaking views, fresh air in the mountains of Tien Shan ranges. Breakfast and continue teking down along the river to Kara Kamysh Lake. On the way we will visit real shepherds to experience their life in the mountains. Picnic in a nature and arrive in Karakamysh afternoon. Sep up the tent next to the lake with great view. Dinner around camp fire and overnight in the tents.
Day 6: Sary-Chelek, Kyrgyzstan
Waking up next to the lake and have breakfast with fabulous view, and continue exploring the untouched nature and the lakes. Walking around Karakamysh and start trekking up to the pass 2900m. and have panoramic view to the lakes. Yiry Kol, Sary Chelek. Up to your wishes go more up to see the 5 lakes at the same time. Picnic on the shore of Yiry kol (one of the most beautiful lakes) and continue walking in walnut and apple tree forest to see other lakes (Kyz Kol, Kyla lake). We reach Kyla lake and there will be our car waiting for and transfer to the village to Guest House.Dinner and overnight in Guest House.
Day 7: Sary-Chelek, Kyrgyzstan to Osh, Kyrgyzstan
After breakfast we will drive to Osh with a visit to Arslanbob and Uzgen minaret in Uzgen. Arslanbob is the biggest walnut forest and famous with its hospitality, mixed ethnicity and waterfalls. And head to Osh, it is a second biggest and oldest city, which is often called south capital of Kyrgyzstan. Arrive in Osh and check in hotel. Visit Sulaiman mountains to see the great view to whole city.
Day 8: Osh, Kyrgyzstan to Osh International Airport, Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Transfer to airport: Transfer to airport and flight back home with full of energy and great memories
What's included
tents, 1 or 2 horses for the bags
Sleeping bags and matts
What to know
many wild animals, (bear, dear, snakes etc) Very long grasses on day 1 on trekking, better to have light long sleeves
Route & locations
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan