Trekking to Ala-Kul Lake is one of Kyrgyzstan’s most iconic hiking experiences, offering breathtaking alpine scenery and a rewarding challenge. Here's a detailed guide on how to plan and undertake the trek to Ala-Kul Lake:
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Short Information:
Duration: 3 days
Distance: Total 65km (Walking part 39km)
Route: Karakol – Karakol gorge – Ala-kul lake – Keldike valley – Altyn Arashan gorge – Karakol
Period: June-September
Highest point: pass between Ala-Kul lake and Keldike valley 3860m
Area: Issyk-kul region, Terskey Ala-Too mountains range
Connection: No signal connection
Level of difficulty: This route suits for people with good health and physical training, because the route consists of long transition over founderous terrain, sharp fluctuations in temperature and climbing to a height of 3860 meters above sea level. However, 4 days trekking program is easiest from all programs to Ala-Kul lake.
Equipment and items for trekking part:
• Sleeping bag up to -5 C
• Good trekking boots with high proper ankle support and good thread. Extra shoes or pair of sandals, in case if main became wet during the rain and etc.
• Waterproof rain jacket and trousers
• Warm closes and extra closes to exchange
• Hat and cap, sun glasess, high factor sun cream
• Daypack 40-50 litters and rain cover. It is also good idea to line your daypack with a quality plastic bag
• Head-torch
• Bottle for water
• Quick drying towel
• First aid kit, if you have some disease
Recommended to have
• Walking sticks
• Toiletries
• Insect repellants (for lower elevations)
• Water purification tables or a water filter (more details in Notes)
• Some Diamox pills against potential altitude sickness (if you don’t have altitude adaptation)
• Pocket knife
2 people = €500 per person
3,4,5 people = €480 per person
6,7,8,9,10,11,12 people = €450 per person
