Cultural tour 6
Kyrgyzstan tour: Tour 6
Destination: Kyrgyzstan
Activity: Cultural tour
Duration: 15 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Sary Chelek Lake - Arslan bob - Jalal Abad - Osh city - Kazarman village - Tash Rabat Caravanserai - Son Kul Lake - Kochkor village -Konorchek canyons - Chon Kemin - Burana Tower - Bishkek
We want to present a perfect tour in Celestial Kyrgyzstan for travelers who like nature. During this tour you will visit not only northern part of the republic, but also the southern one. This tour comprises the visiting of the most famous and picturesque lakes of Son Kul and Sary Chelek.
Tour summary:
Day 1: Bishkek City - Sary Chelek Lake
Meeting is in Manas International Airport. You will be collected from the Airport by your guide and transferred to the Lake of Sary Chelek that is one of the most stunning lakes in Kyrgyz republic. It is far away from busy civilization and it is really worth to visit it. There was a gorge with a mountain river many years ago, but after the earthquake that triggered the stone fall, the water collected right in the gorge and we have brilliant opportunity to admire its splendor. It is about 2.5 km wide and 75 km in length. This mountain lake is situated at an altitude of 1873 m. above sea level.
Day 2: Sary Chelek - Arslan bob
After breakfast that is served at 8 o'clock in the morning we commence our journey by car to the relict walnut forests of Arslan Bob. You will see plenty of charming places that will astound you with their beauty along the whole way to the forests. The trees there are found growing wild on mountain slopes and along river banks at an altitude of between 1000 and1800 meters above sea level. With their dome shaped crowns with two meter thick trunks, some trees can reach in a height of 30 meters. Arslan Bob Village itself lies at an altitude of 1700 m. above sea level. You will spend this night in the home stay.
Day 3: Arslan bob
This day you will go for hiking to walk around this place, to enjoy this place splendor and to see cascade. Optionally, you could relax in a calm atmosphere of the forest or continue your walking.
Day 4: Arslan bob - Jalal Abad
Fortifying breakfast is served at 8 o'clock in the morning. This day we will start our trip to Jalal Abad Town. For thousands of years one of the major Silk Road branches passed through Jalal Abad and for travelers the region has played host. Along the mountain road that has many astonishing views on the way you will have a drive to this town. In the Guesthouse the night will be spent.
Day 5: Jalal Abad - Osh city
At 8 o'clock in the morning your breakfast is served. After that you will be transferred to the 2nd biggest city in Kyrgyz Republic - Osh that is said to be older than Rome for the reason that it is more than 3000 years old. In the city you will visit magnificent bazaar place that is the most renowned in Kyrgyzstan. There you can take hundreds of photos. Further, we visit the holy Mountain of Suleiman, which is situated in the city center. Uzgen town will be visited on the way to Osh. In Uzgen, there is tower (it was constructed in the 12th century A. D.) and three gorgeous mausoleums. The overnight is in the guesthouse.
Day 6: Osh City - Kazarman Village
In order to cross the Mountains of Pamir Alai to drive in the heart of Tien - Shan Mountain system we will return back to the Town of Uzgen. You will have a perfect opportunity to admire the nature of the stunning mountains. Your dinner will be served as soon as we arrive in the Village of Kazarman. In the home stay you will spend the night.
Day 7: Kazarman - Tash Rabat Caravanserai
You will be served breakfast at 8 o'clock in the morning. Pack your luggage. After that we will be transferred from At - Bashi to the Caravanserai of Tash Rabat (Stone Castle) on the Great Silk Way. Tash Rabat is situated at a height 3200 m. above sea level, at the very heart of Tian - Shan Mountains. This structure has no world's analogues, because it was constructed out of stones and what's more, it was partly built inside the mountain. Totally there are 31 rooms that are joined with mazes. There are also dungeons for medieval prisoners. The walls width is about one meter. You spend this night in yurts nearby Tash Rabat Caravanserai. Dinner is served at 7 o'clock in the evening.
Day 8: Tash Rabat - Son Kul Lake
Breakfast is served at 8 o'clock in the morning. After that we commence our trip to the 2nd biggest alpine lake on the territory of Kyrgyz Republic - Son Kul. On the way lunch will be taken. Naryn Region shepherds come to the lake to use it as summer grass land. For rest and relaxation, the Kyrgyz nomads with their families started to come to this amazing region. Son Kul Lake is situated at an altitude of 3013 meters above sea level, surrounded by the mountains and it is the highest alpine lake in the republic. On arrival, you will be free to explore and admire the pristine natural world of the lake and its environs. Dinner will be served at 8 o'clock in the evening. The night is in the collapsible nomadic houses - yurts. Yurt is built without a single nail. It is made out of wooden frame, which is covered with felt.
Day 9: Son Kul Lake (3013 m. a. s. l.)
Your breakfast will be served at 9 o'clock in the evening. This day you have a spare time at Son-Kul Lake and you will have an opportunity to explore its nature on your own. It is a great chance to get acquainted with nomadic traditions and culture. Along the lake you can ride on a horse or just relax in the atmosphere of wild and calm natural world. At 2 p.m. lunch is served. Today you will also visit the site of shamans' ritual stones and ancient petroglyphs. In original nomadic houses - yurts, dinner will be served. In yurts, as nomads, you will spend the night.
Day 10: Son Kul Lake - Kochkor village
Breakfast. Transfer to the Village of Kochkor. In Kochkor Village you will meet a family that will demonstrate you the way of the Kyrgyz national felt carpets (ala kiyiz) production. You even could make your own felt carpet. With a local family in Kochkor you will have a traditional dinner that will be accompanied with national music show. In Kochkor guesthouse you will spend the night.
Day 11: Kochkor village - Konorchek canyons
Transfer from the Village of Kochkor to the famous Canyons of Konorchek. It is a real seventh heaven for those who like to take photos! We will have hiking in the spectacular place of Red Canyons as soon as we arrive there. Konorchek is unlike all other mountains in Kyrgyz Republic. Your hiking will be so interesting, because the canyons are of different shapes.
Day 12: Konorchek
This day is destined for hiking in these unbelievable canyons that will surprise you with variable views during the whole hike. The unique nature of this place is waiting for you. While hiking, you will have an opportunity to go both along the top of canyons and its base.
Day 13: Konorchek - Chon Kemin
Fortifying breakfast. After that we will go to the place where our chauffeur will wait us. Transfer from Konorchek along Boom Gorge to the Valley of Chon Kemin. In Kalmak - Ashuu Guesthouse the night will be spent.
Day 14: Chon Kemin - Bishkek
In the guesthouse breakfast is served at 8 o'clock in the morning. Transfer to Bishkek (the Kyrgyz capital city). En route, we will visit Burana Tower - minaret of 11th century and Balbans (stone warriors) cemetery. You will have a city tour on arrival in Bishkek city. Overnight is in the hotel***. A departure dinner is served at 7 o'clock.
Day 15: Bishkek - Europe
You will be collected from the hotel at the time prearranged according to your flight details and accompanied to the Airport.
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