THE TIEN SHAN

Adult Group Holidays Challenging / Tough Wilderness Walking & Trekking Serious Adventure

16 days at GBP2,199 including flights
Tripcode: TRK

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Countries Visited: Kyrgyzstan

Itinerary

Day 1
Depart London.


Day 2
Arrive Bishkek; afternoon city tour.


Day 3
Drive to Karakol along the north of Issyk-Kul (lake), via Burana Tower.


Day 4
Morning sightseeing; drive to Dzhergalan, start trek.


Day 5
Ascend through forest to alpine meadows and Dzhergalan Pass (3327m).


Day 6
Cross Tyup River and climb Ashutor Pass (3649m); into Dzanalach Valley and camp by a Kyrgyz kosh (encampment).


Day 7
Over the Dzanalach pass (3510m) and into Turuk river valley; through alpine meadows and over the Turuk Pass (3586m); descend into Echkilitash River valley.


Day 8
Easy day along the Tyuz River through open rolling landscape.


Day 9
Tough ascent of the Tyuz Pass (4001m) with great views of Inilchek Glacier and Tien Shan peaks; descend to Chon-Tash.


Day 10
Day-walk on the glacier and moraines; camp opposite Chon-Tash.


Day 11
Short trek down valley, crossing the Atjailu River; camp at Atjailu.


Day 12
Circular day walk to Atjailu Pass with views into adjacent valley; afternoon transfer to Maida-Adyr.


Day 13
Transfer to old tin mining area; optional walk along scree with views of Uchat Mountains and Kaindy Range.


Day 14
Scenic drive to Karakol.


Day 15
To Bishkek along the wilder south shore of Issyk-Kul.


Day 16
Fly to London.


 
 

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