NOMADIC SPIRIT- IN THE HEART OF TIEN SHAN

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Bishkek

Day 1: Bishkek - Son Kol

Good morning, we will begin our off-road trip with breakfast. Our journey will start by getting into our jeeps and driving from Bishkek to Kochkor. In Kochkor, we will witness the "Shyrdak Street" show and visit the "Salt Cave." During the Kochkor shyrdak show, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at making your own felt carpet. Additionally, the village houses a small handicraft museum. We will have lunch in Kochkor and then proceed to our next destination, Son Kol. We will arrive in Son Kol in the afternoon, having traveled through the Kalmak Ashuu pass (3400m). This remote mountain lake is located on a treeless, high mountain plateau (3016m) where shepherds set up camp and yurts for their livestock during the summer months. This stunning place is filled with various kinds of herbs, and you can experience the fresh air, taste our traditional drink Kymyz (made of fermented mare's milk), try local bread Boorsok, dairy products, and homemade jam. We will have dinner with local families and spend the night in yurts.

Day 2: Son KOL

On the second day of the trip, we will enjoy an early morning breakfast at Son Kol, which is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan, after Issyk Kul lake. During the day, we will have the opportunity to meet local shepherds and experience their nomadic way of life. This includes horse riding, having lunch with a local family, and watching horse shows. In the evening, we will be treated to a Kyrgyz hospitality dinner in the midst of the beautiful natural surroundings of the mountains, and we will sleep in yurts under the breathtaking view of the Milky Way. The next morning, we will have breakfast before continuing our journey.

Day 3: Son Kol - Kel Suu

Day 4: Kel Suu - Naryn

After having breakfast early in the morning, we will embark on a delightful exploration of the charming Lake Kel Suu. Our journey to the lake will be on horseback from the tent camp, taking about an hour to reach our destination. Upon arrival, we will walk around the area and engage in the daily life of local nomads, such as feeding sheep, milking cows, and riding horses. We will also enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake and its surroundings. Later, we will return to the tent camp for lunch before driving to the north towards Naryn, a town nestled between high, steep cliffs. Here, we can admire the longest river in Kyrgyzstan, the Naryn, which stretches for 535 kilometers. We will dine and spend the night in a guesthouse.

Day 5: Naryn- Bishkek

We started our long journey to Bishkek, covering a distance of 315 km, after having an early morning breakfast. The route took us through the breathtaking mountain Pass Dolon, which stands tall at 3020m, and the picturesque Boom gorge. We halted for lunch en route. During our visit to Tokmok, we explore the Burana Tower, an 11th-century minaret, and the Balbans open-air museum, which features stone warriors. When we arrive to Bishkek, on the way we will visit famous Gorge Ala Archa. Ala Archa National Park, located 40km away from Bishkek. Here, we will enjoy sightseeing and take a walk around the park for approximately an hour. Afterwards, we will return 10km and take the mountain road to Chunkurchak Gorge. Along the way, you will be treated to stunning panoramic views of Chui valley as you drive over the mountain hills. At Chunkurchak, you will have the opportunity to indulge in a luxurious lunch at an ethno restaurant Supara- located on the mountains. In the evening, we will return to Bishkek city. Eventually, we arrived in Bishkek, where we had some free time for shopping before dinner and transportation to the hotel. This concludes our trip, and we hope to see you again.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Bishkek