Route: Bishkek - Chon-Kemin Valley - Bishkek - Suusamyr Valley - Bishkek
According to the traditions of the Kyrgyz, the place of honor in the yurt – opposite the entrance, was provided for the wise aksakals, respected guests, and leading biys-leaders. As if listening to these traditions, in the northernmost upper region of the country – the Chuy region, most of the economic, human, and transport resources are concentrated, and most importantly, the capital of the country – the city of Bishkek. The region's name comes from the Chu River, which means " water " from the Chinese "Shu" means "water", and which is the natural border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
Tourist attractions in addition to the capital include The Kyrgyz Ala-Too Mountains – the final part of the western Tien-Shan, which store such natural resources as the Ala-Archa National Park, Alamedin, Kegety, Shamshy, Ysyk-Ata Gorges, Uchitel, Korona, Aitmatov Peaks, varying above 4000 meters above sea level; The ancient settlements of Balasagun and Ak-Beshim, as a monument to the existence of the Great Silk Road and Central Asian philosophy; The Chon-Kemin valley, immersed in the Tien-Shan firs, and the heavenly valley of Suusamyr at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level, where thousands of yurts continue the nomadic philosophy of the Kyrgyz.
In this tour, in three days, making company on the way to Kyrgyz Ala-Too, we will plunge into the village atmosphere of Chon-Kemin and ride a horse and drink koumiss, into the nomadic world of Suusamyr.
Today we will look at the eastern part of the Chuy Region. Departure from Bishkek towards Shabdan (145 km from Bishkek – 3 hours). We are driving along the road along which the Great Silk Road used to run. On the right you can see the Tien-Shan Mountains, and along the way the city of Tokmak and the village of Kemin, which has preserved its Soviet appearance, are located. Upon arrival, we are met by locals and invited to lunch. After lunch, a horse ride around the neighborhood and return to Bishkek.
If yesterday we looked at the eastern part of the Chuy Region, today we will go to the western part, namely to the heavenly valley of Suusamyr, which is located at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level (165km – 4 hours). Along the way, we will pass through settlements that have preserved the Soviet flavor, the Kara-Balta Gorge, along the Too-Ashuu high-altitude tunnel at an altitude of 3586m above sea level. After the tunnel, we have a fantastic view of this green valley, bordered by snowy mountains. Arrival at Baitur Resort. Check-in and lunch. Horse riding tour of the surrounding area. Dinner and overnight in the room.
After lunch, having had enough of the mountain air, we return to Bishkek. End of the tour. Thank you for choosing us!
Guide services, business class transport, entrance fee, meals (2*L, 1*D, 2*B), national activities, horse-riding, 1 night at eco-resort Baitur
Personal expenses, tips
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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Chon-Kemin, Kyrgyzstan