Route: Osh - Uzgen - Jalalabad - Arslanbob - Osh - Kyrgyz Ata - Kozhokelen - Pamir tract - Tulparkul lake at the foothills of Lenin peak - Osh.
A fascinating cultural and educational adventure tour takes place in the most interesting places of southern Kyrgyzstan. You will get acquainted not only with the ancient monuments of the early Middle Ages in Uzgen, the sacred mountain Suleiman Too for Muslims, but also with the unique nature of the region: the protected pearl of the Tien Shan -Sarychelek lake, relict walnut forests and waterfalls of Arslanbob, Kyrgyz-ota national park, visit the foothills of the Pamir ice giant - Lenin Peak (7134m.). You will see herds of yaks, spend the night in a Kyrgyz yurt, get acquainted with the nomadic culture, traditions, crafts and national cuisine of the Kyrgyz.
Tour program
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Osh. City Tour.
Arrival in Osh, the southern capital and the second largest city of Kyrgyzstan, an ancient city on the Silk Road with three thousand years of history. Rest. After lunch, sightseeing tour of the city: Central Square with a huge statue of Lenin; Orthodox Church of St. Michael the Archangel (early 20th century); colorful Osh bazaar, which has existed in one place for more than 2000 years; Museum of History in the Suleiman Mountain Cave; sacred mountain Takht-i-Suleiman (throne of Solomon) with a height of 1050m. with a ritual platform for fire worshipers, a “stone clinic”, a 3-window grotto. In the evening, free time for dinner and walks in the park. Overnight at the hotel.
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Osh-Uzgen-Arslanbob (180km)
Today we will get acquainted with the monuments of the capital of the powerful early medieval state of the Karakhanids - the minaret and mausoleums of the Karakhanid rulers (XI-XII centuries) in ancient Uzgen (known from the VIII century), visit the famous rice bazaar, learn a lot about rice (in September-November, March-May, it is possible to see the work of rice threshers), we will taste the famous Uzgen pilaf from devzira rice in a traditional teahouse on the banks of the Kara-Darya river. After lunch we move to the Tien Shan mountains to the village of Arslanbob, famous for its most extensive forests of relict mountain walnut in the world, we will also walk to the waterfall and walk the mountain paths from the highest observation point above the village through endless walnut forests. In the evening, dinner and overnight in a family guesthouse. For groups, it is possible to organize a folklore show, participate in the assembly and installation of a real Kyrgyz yurt.
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Arslanbob - Sary Chelek lake (230 km, 5 hours)
Today we head to Sary Chelek Lake, the turquoise pearl of the Tien Shan mountains. Surrounded on all sides by high mountains overgrown with high Tien Shan fir-trees, the lake lies at an altitude of 1900 meters above sea level and stretches from south to north for 7.5 km. The maximum depth of the lake is 220 m. Upon arrival, accommodation and lunch at a family guest house. After lunch, drive to the lake and walk along the picturesque surroundings of the lake.
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Sarу Сhelek
Today we will have an easy 5-hour walk along seven lakes of Sary Chelek (15 km, + 400 m, -400 m). In total, there are seven lakes in the biosphere reserve along the Chatkal ridge in the Western Tien Shan. These are lakes Sary Chelek, Iyri Kol, Aram Kol, Choychok Kol, Tuyuk Kol, Kyla Kol and Bakaly Kol. The highest point of the reserve is Mount Mustor with a height of 4247 m. Upon returning to the guest house, rest, free time.
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Sary Chelek - Osh (300 km, 5 hours)
Today we return to Osh. After lunch, free time for independent rest, walks, shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
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Osh - Kyrgyz Ata National Park (40 km, 1.5 hours) - Osh.
Today we are going to the Kyrgyz Ata National Natural Park - one of the most beautiful natural parks in Kyrgyzstan. The park was created with the aim of preserving the valuable unique natural complex of juniper (juniper) forests and using it for recreation. The park is located on the northern slopes of the Alai ridge at the confluence of the Kyrgyzata and Karakoi rivers, 40 km north of Osh. Incredibly beautiful scenic landscapes of the park - emerald green alpine meadows, crystal clear rivers, wild rocks, snow-capped peaks, alpine pastures and shepherds' camps, horse herds flowers, huge nimble fluffy marmots, eagles soaring above the mountains. Here we will walk 13 km around a beautiful mountain, have lunch in a mountain meadow and return to Osh in the evening. For groups, it is possible to organize Kyrgyz national horse games. Overnight at the hotel.
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Osh - Taldyk pass (3615 m.) - SaryTash - Lake Tulparkul (260 km, 5 hours)
Today our path lies in the famous Alai Valley to the foot of the grandiose Lenin Peak. (7134m.) - the dominant peak of the entire Trans-Alai Range. Through the high-mountain pass Taldyk (3615m.) We will drive along the legendary Pamir highway leading to Tajikistan. At an altitude of more than 3000 people, there are dozens of settlements in which thousands of residents live. We will pass through the large village of Sarytash - a road junction to the Irkeshtam pass in China and the KyzylArt pass in Tajikistan, admire incredibly beautiful views of the many kilometers "wall" of ice mountains shining in the sun, cross the "red" river Kyzylsu and arrive at a yurt camp on the shore of a high mountain lake Tulparkul. Here we will have lunch - the main dish - yak meat manti. The camp is located at an altitude of 3600 meters above sea level, so do not forget to dress warmly. After a short rest, we will walk along the green hills in the vicinity of the yurt camp, observe the yaks grazing here, well, all the time in front of us, as in the palm of our hand, Lenin peak will rise. For groups, it is possible to organize a folklore show, milking and shearing of yaks, riding a yak.
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Tulparkul - Osh (260 km, 5 hours)
Today is the final day of our trip and we are returning to Osh. On the way, we will have lunch at a cafe in the town of Gulcha, visit the artisans center and a small but interesting museum of Kurmanzhan Datka - the famous Alai queen. Upon arrival in Osh, rest and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
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Departure home
Departure home
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Highlights
3000 years old city of Osh
the sacred mountain Suleiman-Too - a UNESCO site
Reserves Kyrgyz Ata and Sarychelek
Lenin peak (7134m)
Picturesque landscapes of Tien Shan and Pamir
Life and traditions in exotic mountain villages, alpine pastures
Craftsmanship
Local national cuisine
What is included
Accommodation with breakfasts, nights: hotels 3 * - 5, guest family houses-2, yurts -1