Trek to the valley of mountainous lakes

Duration: 8 days Season: June-September Route: Barskaun gorge-Uchimchek gorge- Tamga-Bel pass Level of difficulty: program is suitable for active people with good health, able to acclimatize on 4000m above the sea level and make hiking passages for 5-7 hours a day. Average altitude difference during trek is 1000m.

Itinerary

Day 1.
Airport-Bishkek-Tamga (350 km)
Meeting at the airport. Transfer from Bishkek to Tamga village. On the way excursion to Burana tower. Accommodating in guesthouse.
Bishkek – 700m, Tamga – 1685m

Day 2.
Tamga – Barskaun gorge (30km)
Transfer to Barskaun gorge to the beginning of the trek. Hike to the confluence of Barskaun and Djany-Korgon rivers. After wading small stream we begin ascent along steep grassy slope. Stop on a saddle in the range, where you can see panorama of the gorge. Then hike along the river toward Djany-Korgon pass. Overnight in tent camp.
Tamga – 1685m, overnight at 3500m

Day 3.
Gjany-Korgon pass – Chankyr-Kul Lake
Crossing Djany-Korgon pass, descent to the valley of high mountainous lakes. Excursion to Chankyr-Kul lake. Overnight at the blue lake’s shore under Tamga pass.
Djany-Korgon pass – 3860m, Chankyr-Kul Lake-3670m, overnight at 3500m.

Day 4.
Tamga pass – Altyn-Kungey plateau
Ascent to Tamga pass. Ascent is not difficult and follows along grassy slopes with short rocky parts. Descent from the pass along scree slopes. After short descent along the gorge we get to high mountainous plateau Altyn-Kungei. From plateau you will see beautiful panorama of Issyk-Kul lake. Overnight in tent camp.
Tamga pass-3960m, overnight point- 3500m

Day 5.
Chegedek gorge – Tamga village
Descent along Chegedek gorge to old road in Tamga gorge. Hike to Tamga village.
Chegedek gorge-3000m, Tamga -1685m

Day 6.
Tamga
Having rest in guesthouse. Relax on red beaches of Issyk-Kul lake.
Tamga -1685m

Day 7.
Tamga-Bishkek (320 km)
Transfer to Bishkek city. Accommodation in guest house. Farewell dinner.
Tamga-1685m, Bishkek-700m

Day 8.
Bishkek-Airport (30km)
Transfer to the airport. Flight home.
Bishkek-700m

Recommended list of private things for tour: warm clothes, warm and comfortable hiking shoes, wind stopper and waterproof jacket, sunglasses, sun block cream (SPF 20-30), sun hat, sleeping bag, gloves, sleeping bag and mattress. Also it is recommended to have medical insurance.