19     Alai trek for good riders

Genuine paradise of the Kyrgyz Mountains

The Osh region is situated in the south-west of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Alai Mountains are located in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan and can be defined as the area covered by three principal geological formations: The Alai range, The Trans-Alai range and the Alai Valley, a plateau at 2800 m located between the Alai and Trans-Alai ranges. The Alai region is characterised by continental high mountain conditions. Summers are dry and warm with temperatures up to 32 °C. This is a place intended mainly for stock farming and you will see the real nomadic life of the Alai people and shepherds during the trek. There is a big difference between the people of northern and southern Kyrgyzstan and their way of life.

Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at the airport, drive to Bishkek,( 30 km from Airport to Bishkek) accommodation in a hotel in Bishkek.
Lunch and dinner will be in the local restaurant.

Day 2 Early in the morning drive from Bishkek to Toktogul. On the way it is beautiful scenery of the Kyrgyz mountains .Lunch on the road. Dinner and accommodation in the guest house in Toktogul.
Please note that the flight ticket or the alternative car transfer, Bishkek-Osh-Bishkek, are not included in the trek price.)

Day 3 Arrival in Osh, accommodation in apartment or guest house in Osh. A chance to relax, have a shower and lunch. Around 5-6pm a sightseeing tour around Osh, is including the very busy bazaar.

Day 4. Drive from Osh to Taldyk, approximately 6 hours by car over Chyiyrchyck Pass (2400 m). Lunch on the road. Arrival  to Taldyk in the evening. Overnight after Taldyk Pass.(3615)

Trek:
Day  1. Your riding will start from Taldyk Canyon to Kashka-Suu River then to Kichi-Kashka-Suu towards Katta-Boz. While you experienced the first day riding you quickly feel and enjoy the freedom of the mountain life. Camp near riverbank of Taldyk River.

Day 2  Your riding will begin with the amazing view of Alai mountains then across Taldyk River to Jiptik-Suu. Overnight near  Sary-Mogol River.

Day 3 Today your riding continues from Sary-Mogol River to Korumduu River then to Kara-Kabak River. From the first day you will be astonished by the view of Pamir-Alai mountains. Lenin Peak ranges stretches out from East to West for nearly 100 km. The width of the Pamir-Alai mountains is about 20 km .You can clearly see the ranges with giant glaciers of Lenin Peak. Camp near Kashka-Suu River.

Day 4 Crossing Kashka-Suu River go towards Dam Jailoo and to Kungoi-Otok Valley.  Shepherds will invite you for tea and share their life in the mountains.  Camp at Kyzyl-Unkur River near shepherds.

Day 5  From Kyzyl-Unkur up to Kara-Otok Pass (3194m.) then ride over the small Chegirtke Pass(3236m) come to down Kyzyl-Eshme Valley. Overnight near Kyzyl-Eshme River.

Day 6 Riding through Kyzyl-Eshme Valley, then across  Kyzyl-Suu River. After the ride follows to Jangy-Shaar River.Overnight camp near Altyn-Dara  River.

Day 7  After Altyn-Dara River ride goes over Jolchu-Tor Pass(3982), then comes down to Taka-Suu River. Here opens the paradise view of the glaciers of the Pamir – Alai mountains. Camp near Achyk-Suu River.

Day 8  Ride from Achyk-Suu River goes to the next Rivers of Syngar-Jar,  Ming -Jar and Jetim-Сhynkur.
Overnight next to Jetim-Chunkur River.

Day 9 In the morning you will begin your riding from Jetim-Chynkur towards Tash-Kungoi River then to Lenin Peak Base Camp (3660m).  Overnight at Lenin  Base Camp ( 3600m).

Day 10.Start from Lenin Base Camp and ride up to Kyzyl-Bel Pass (4600m). Beautiful view of the North face of Lenin Peak (7134m). Then return back to Lenin Base Camp for overnight.

Day 11 From Lenin Camp ride down  to Tulpar-Kol Lake then towards Kyzyl-Agun River. Then across Kyzyl-Suu River and arrive in to  Sary-Mogol village. Overnight & “banya” or “sauna” in  Sary-Mogol village. End of the trek.

Day 5 Next day drive back to Osh. Stay at a hotel, relax and have dinner.

Day 6 Flight from Osh to Bishkek.

Day 7 Departure from Bishkek.

Please note that the flight ticket or the alternative car transfer, Bishkek-Osh-Bishkek, all accommodations, meals will not be included in the trek price.

The trek includes:
Accommodation in the house of Sary-Mogol village, accommodation in tents during the trek, English speaking tour guide, cook, horseman, 3 meals a day, tents, horses with all equipment, cooking equipment, first aid kit and visa support.

You need to bring:
Down jacket, warm sweater, warm sleeping bag, silk sleeping bag liner, rain gear (waterproof trousers should have an opening on the outside at the bottom of the leg in order to put on and take off without removing your trekking boots), 2-3 pairs of warm socks, waterproof trekking boots, gloves, sunglasses, sun cream with high UV-protection, lip balm with UV-protection, torch, personal medicine, metal water bottle (0.75 L), Therm-A-Rest mat, riding chaps, Micropure (or any other water purification)

Please contact:
Ishembi Obolbekov
P.o. Box 2032
720000 Bishkek
Kyrgyz Republic
Mobile: +996 772 51 83 15
Phone: +996 312 43 45 32
+996 312 66 13 92
E-mail:   shepherd@elcat.kg
www.kyrgyztrek.com

or

Bernard Repond
Buchille 14
1633 Marsens, Switzerland
Mobile: +41 79 304 84 04
E-mail: repondbernard77@gmail.com