Nomads Trails

This journey is not for the faint of heart – it’s a test of endurance and resilience. With each step, you’ll forge your path through breathtaking landscapes, crossing remote terrains that few have explored. This extreme Kyrgyzstan adventure promises an indelible experience, pushing boundaries and leaving you with tales of conquering the untamed.

6-Days

Duration

Middle June-Sep

Availability

$1400$

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Summary

Level of Difficulty Challenging
Maximum Altitude on the Trip 3867m
Start and End Point Bishkek-Bishkek
Transport Depends on the size of group

Program

Day 1: Kochkor – Bishkek (Driving for about 3 hours, 240 km). On the way explore Burana Tower. The tower was built in the 11th century and was used as a template for other minarets. After visit a Kok-Moynok canyons. The mountainous landscape is represented here by red-yellow sandstone, which testifies to the many thousands of history of relief corrosion.

Day 2: Enjoy breakfast and Departure to the place where the tour began in the village of Issakeev. Meet the horses and local trekking staff. Embark on a 4-5 hour trek to Ukok Lake, passing through Ukok valley over the small pass Kichi Ukok (3130 m). Set up a tent camp at the shore of Ukok Lake. (Altitude difference during the trek is +1164 m)

Day 3: Trek – Mazar Ukok Valley (Trekking for about 3-4 hours during the day, covering a distance of about 11 km). After breakfast, trek to Tuura-beshik for about 2 hours, cross a small river, and have lunch. Continue trekking over the Ukok Pass (3519 m), marveling at the panoramic mountain views. The pass is rocky. Descend to Mazar Ukok valley for about 2-3 hours, crossing a small river along the way. Camp overnight in Mazar Ukok valley in tents by the river. (Altitude difference during the trek is +459 m first half, descent from the pass to 3149m -370m and +423m second half); (Meal B/L/D)

Day 4: Trek – Taldy River (Trekking for about 4-5 hours during the day, covering a distance of about 17 km). Begin the day with breakfast and trek up to the Sary-Bel pass at 3867 m above sea level for 1-2 hours. Along the way, spot marmots, Golden eagles, and possibly Ibex trails at the pass. Some parts of the pass are rocky, with glimpses of glaciers. Enjoy a picnic lunch and descend to Taldy gorge for about 2-3 hours, crossing the river twice. Camp overnight in tents by Taldy river. (Altitude difference during the trek is +480 m first half and -960m second half); (Meal B/L/D)

Day 5: (Driving for about 3 hours, 140 km; Trekking for 2-3 hours, covering a distance of about 9 km). Have breakfast, trek down along the Taldy river to the valley of Tura Suu, covering about 16 km. Meet the car at the junction of Taldy and Tura-Suu valleys and transfer to the yurt camp in Bokonbaevo.
Day 6:
After breakfast returning to Bishkek (4-5 hours driving )

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