Along the paths of Central Tien-Shan (TKG 03)
This trekking area lies between the southern shore of the Issyk Kul lake and the northern slopes of the Terskey Alatau mountain range. Undoubtedly, the area belongs to the most beautiful and remote corners of Central Asia. As the route goes in the immediately proximity to the highest part of the range the trekker has a unique opportunity to continuously enjoy the views of huge forbidding peaks: Karakol Peak (5,218m), Djhety-Oguz Peak (5,181m), Djhigit Peak (5,072m) and Aksu Peak (5,020m). Travellers would immerse in the freshness and fragrance of fir forests and be delighted with the healing effect of hot mineral springs (Djhialisu, Altin-Arashan). During the round day trips to the foot of great summits tourists get closer to the beauty and severity of the nature. Best time for trekking is from July to September.
The itinerary: Bishkek - Pokrovka - Archa-Tor pass - Djhety-Oguz river - Telety pass - Karakol river - Alakul lake - Alakul pass - Arashan river - Altin-Arashan hot springs - Bishkek
Duration: 14 days
BRIEF PROGRAM OF THE TOUR
| Day 1 | Arrival at Bishkek. |
| Day 2 | Transfer Bishkek - Pokrovka. |
| Day 3 | Uphill to Archa-Tor pass. |
| Day 4 | Uphill to and across the Archa-Tor pass. |
| Day 5 | Daily round trip up the valley. |
| Day 6 | Descending along the Djhety-Oguz river. |
| Day 7 | Across the Telety pass and further down to the valley of Karakol river. |
| Day 8 | Rest day. |
| Day 9 | From Karakol river across the Panoramic pass and further down to Alakul lake. |
| Day 10 | Rest day. |
| Day 11 | Across the Alakul pass. Descending to the valley of Arashan river. |
| Day 12 | Descend along the Arashan river to the Altin-Arashan hot springs. |
| Day 13 | Transfer to Bishkek. |
| Day 14 | Departure from Bishkek. |
