Trekking tour to Ala Kul lake 4 days

1 Day: Karakol – Sirota hut, 11 km, +600m, 5-7 hours of trekking

Meeting in hotel and transfer to Karakol gorge until the first bridge, whence we start our hiking tour until “Sirota” hut by Kurgaktor gorge. Serebryannikov Valeriy Nikolaevich, famous guide, instructor and alpinist, founded this place. This place suits for camping.

 

2 Day: Sirota hut – Ala-Kul lake – Keldike gorge, 9 km, +850m, 5-7 hours of trekking

We continue hiking to Ala-Kul lake (3533m). Ascent from Sirota hut to the lake takes approximately 2-3 hours. The lake is 2.3 km wide and 700 meters across, frozen from October to May and and surrounded by peaks and glaciers, you will have an amazing view of Terskey Ala-Too mountain peaks chain. The descent from the pass by the rocky path to the lake and continue along the coast to the waterfall, flowing from the lake. Dinner and camping in Keldike gorge. (3200m).

 

3 Day: Kelgike valley – Altyn-Arashan valley, 11km, -1100m, 3-4 hours of trekking

Our next point is Altyn Arashan valley (3 hours). Extremely picturesque views of Altyn Arashan attract large number of tourists. Altyn Arashan resort is famous for hot springs. You will have an opportunity to bath in the pool with radon water. Dinner and accommodation guesthouse.

 

4 Day: Altyn-Arashan – Karakol, 10km, -450m, 3-4 hours of trekking

Morning excurcion to hot wild springs. Walking to “Lastochkino gnezdo” (swallow’s nest), Queen Frog and heart shape bathes. Walking down by Altyn-Arashan gorge to Aksu village. Close to noon car will pick you up and bring you to place of your stay in Karakol. End of the service.

 

Short Information:

Duration: 4 day

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