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.




