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This semi technical hike takes place in the central Tian Shan. Our trek starts in the lush mountainous forests, passes through alpine terrain and then up to the grand tops. Meeting the local nomads, swimming in hot springs makes this hike an exciting mix for the adventurous at heart. This holiday requires you to have had some experience with mountaineering equipment and to be in good health.

Day 1. Arrive in Bishkek. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation. Short city tour. Dinner in local restaurant.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 2. Transfer to Tamga (South shore of Issyk-Kul lake 280 km away from Bishkek). Accommodation in
private house.Afternoon rest at the shore oflssyk- Kul. Lunch, dinner.
Day 3. Transfer to Djety-Oguz gorge. Tents at 2500 m. Walk up till the place of confluence two rivers
Baitor and Ailanysh. B,L,D.
Day 4.After breakfast ascent along the Telety gorge till the beginning of the ascent to Telety pass.
Overnight in tents 3000m. B.L.D.
Day 5. Cross Telety pass (3800m) descent to Karakol gorge. Tents at the Sirotinochka place 2800
overnight in tents. B.L.D.
Day 6. After breakfast we ascent to the high mountainous Ala-Kul lake 3550m. Lunch on the way .Walk
around the lake. Dinner. Overnight in tent.
Day 7. This day after breakfast we cross the Ala-Kul pass(3800) to the Arashan gorge and descend to the
Altyn Arashan health resort where we can soak in hot springs. A great chance to relax in the lush
mountains. Exploring the surrounding valley or simply soaking in the hot springs.. .Overnight in tents.
Day 8. A short hike down from Altyn-Arashan to Teplokluchenka valley. Transfer to the North shore of
Isyyk- Kul lake. Overnight in hotel.B.L.D.
Day 9.Transfer to Bishkek. Lunch on the way. Accommodation. Dinner in local restaurant. Overnight in
hotel.
Day lO. Transfer to airport, departure.