6 days for 6 different experiences. Crossing
jailoos to begin and arrive in a verdant valley, just under glaciers.
A trail in balcony of the Tien Shan, the Celestial Mountains to continue
your trip enjoying the snow covered peaks. One day to see a bird's paradise,
Kara Saz to discover kirghiz species. The ascent of one alpin valley near
glaciers and one tiny lake in the heart of the mountains. Finally, the
ascent of a 4000 meters Pass and the descent to Issik Kül Lake. Swim
and night in a yurt near the beach.
The jailoos are the pastures where Kyrgyz shepherds
tend their flocks in the summer, and Song Köl is the jewel of the
jailoos, a stunning 270 km² of sparkling water at 3016 m, surrounded
by 3700 m mountains all sides. For the fullest jailoo experience, approach
the lake via the mountains enclosing the western end of Kochkor Valley,
moving from jailoo to jailoo and staying with shepherds families in remote
meadows far off the beaten path. Enjoy homemade jam, fresh cream, bread
still warm from the oven, and the best kymyz (fermented mare’s milk)
around. The route traverses remote Jumgal rayon, and reaches Song Köl
via Jalgyz-Karagai (Lone Fir) Pass on the north shore.
Horseback: 6420 som (160 $)
Trekking: 3920 som (98 $)
Pass through 3 different jailoos (high altitude
pastures) and two passes before finding the jewel of our mountains –
Son Köl Lake. Enjoy walking in wide & verdant pastures. Enjoy
breathtaking views from the passes. Enjoy staying with shepherds’
family in remote meadows far off the beaten path. Enjoy the slow descent
to the lake. Enjoy galoping in the Son Köl Jailoo!
Horseback 3 days: 4500 som (112 $)
Trekking 3days: 3500 som (87 $)
Look in front of you and follow the breath of
mountains. To find the lake, you just have to follow the river. You will
pass through jailoo, high altitude pastures; see lots of horses and sheep
before taking rest in your yurt. After three hours, you will find the
treasure, lost in a chest: beautiful tiny lake surroundings by high mountains.
Take time and just appreciate the silence of this place. If you have time,
you can continue to a second glacial lake and cross Sary Bel Pass in direction
of Mazar rugged Ükok Gorge.
Horseback 3 days: 2660 som (66 $)
Trekking 2 days: 880 som (22 $)