Trekking and excursions in Chatkal. Radial hiking routes to unexplored lakes and canyons of Chatkal
Combined trip with mountain hiking routes and excursions in Chatkal by jeep.
Trekking in Chatkal is a fascinating hiking route to hidden lakes in the depths of the Chatkal ridge. You will pass through picturesque valleys, forests and glacial moraines, enjoying the clean mountain air and the silence of wild nature. This hiking is ideal for lovers of active recreation and unexplored paths.
What can be said about Chatkal? Chatkal is a song!
The Chatkal valley and ridge are the heart of the wild nature of Central Asia, where deep mountain canyons are overgrown with dense forests and bushes, where emerald valleys are a place for solitude and philosophers. Endless alpine meadows give way to deep gorges, and rivers with crystal clear water cut through ancient slopes. Here, among the silence and grandeur of nature, hidden are mysterious mountain lakes and hiking trails leading to the most picturesque corners of Chatkal. This is a place for those who seek inspiration in the pristine beauty of the mountains.
Tour duration 8 days
Trekking route duration 2 days
Excursion duration 3 days
Best time to travel: July-September
Optimal arrival city: Bishkek
Personal equipment: mountain boots, sunglasses, trekking poles, hat, water container, sleeping bag, flashlight.
Important: there are bushes on the trail that can hinder movement. Therefore, you should wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt to avoid scratches
Meeting at the airport. Accommodation at the hotel. Briefing, meeting with the guide and presentation of the program. Dinner at an ethno teahouse
The road to the Talas Valley lies through the passes and alpine meadows of the Suusamyr Valley. In the Talas Valley, visit the Manas Ordo memorial complex. Accommodation at the hotel. National cuisine for dinner
The route passes through the majestic Talas Range. Exciting adrenaline serpentines, dizzying panoramas and an unforgettable view of the Chatkal Range await you. Nature has created real masterpieces here, and today it generously opens them to you - the best guests of these pristine places. Accommodation in a tent on the bank of the Chatkal River. Exploring the surrounding area, acclimatization. Dinner by the fire
In the morning, our car will take you to the mouth of the Kara-Tokoy Valley, where the hiking trails begin. Here, at the confluence of the rivers, the routes diverge. Today's route to the Kara-Tokoy lakes. Radial hiking to picturesque lakes. A chain of eight crystal clear lakes is comfortably located in the Kara-Tokoy Valley. They create a mesmerizing picture against the backdrop of majestic mountains and sparkling glacier caps. The water shimmers in different shades - from deep sapphire to turquoise, reflecting the bottomless sky and harsh mountain peaks.
The path leads through alpine meadows, where edelweiss blooms, and the ringing of mountain streams sounds. There is silence and tranquility here, broken only by the cry of an eagle in the sky. Having reached one of the lakes, you can make a stop, enjoy the solitude and feel the harmony with nature.
This day will give you unforgettable impressions of the pristine beauty of Chatkal, where the mountains, lakes and sky merge into a single, majestic symphony of nature.
Those who wish can swim in the lakes. Return to the camp. Accommodation in a tent.
You have options to see the lakes in all their glory. The first is to climb the Goluboy Pass, from which you can walk along the plateau and along the edge of the canyon, from where an unforgettable view of the lakes and glaciers opens up. The second option is to walk along the canyon leading to the lakes and the waterfall. Return to the camp. Night in a tent.
The route along the foot of the Chatkal ridge will take you to the picturesque Ayu-Chachy tract, from where an exciting hike to the Kuruk-Sai canyon will begin.
These places seem to be hidden from time - narrow winding paths lead deep into the canyon, where nature has created its own unique world. A special microclimate reigns here, filling the air with freshness and mystery. Each new turn of the path reveals unexpected landscapes - as if you are moving from one hall to another, and each time you are greeted by something new: steep rock walls, mysterious grottoes, oases of greenery among stone labyrinths.
Kuruk-Sai captivates, fascinates and seems to draw you into its mysterious atmosphere, leaving a feeling of touching something ancient and unknown.
Return to the camp. Night in a tent.
In the morning you leave Chatkal, but with the hope of returning one day. The route runs through picturesque passes, from where farewell panoramas of majestic mountains open up. After descending into the valley, you will have a path through the alpine meadows of Suusamyr and the expanses of the Chui Valley. Upon arrival in Bishkek - accommodation at the hotel and a well-deserved rest. The evening will end with a cozy dinner in an ethno-teahouse, where you can enjoy aromatic dishes of national cuisine and share impressions of the trip.
Transfer to the airport according to your schedule
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