Sary-chelek Lake Tour Kyrgyzstan

Description

Sary-Chelek lake tour Kyrgyzstan offers you to nature and the difference in lifestyle between south and north Kyrgyzstan. We will see the Too Ashu mountain pass that connects south and north Kyrgyzstan, a Toktogul water reservoir where we take the electricity and export it to neighboring countries. We will visit the Sary Chelek nature reserve and hear the story of 7 lakes, visit some of them, admire the beautiful nature, reload, to rest on the present.

Tour Best Period: April – November

Day 1 – Bishkek city tour in the footsteps of the Soviet Union

Landing at the Manas airport in the city of Bishkek, receive visas, change currency, meet the local guide, and transfer to hotel.

After settling at the hotel, we will visit the colorful street market “Osh Bazaar” in order to meet intoxicating smells, exotic colors, and a magical oriental atmosphere. Then, we will return to the hotel

Accommodation: 3* hotel in Bishkek

Day 2 – Too Ashu Mountain Pass, Suusamyr Valley, Chychkan Gorge

Breakfast and continue to Toktogul village. In the Too Ashuu Mountain Pass that 3,400 meters above sea level we will pass through tunnels 2.2 kilometers long.

We will observe scenic views that only Kirghizstan can offer, and reach the verdant Suusamyr Valley. Suusamyr Valley is rich in vegetation, animal life, yurts, and nomads. Then continue on to the Chychkan Gorge, organize an outside picnic for lunch and the photography lovers will take pictures. And they are guaranteed to be the most beautiful pictures taken on the entire tour

Accommodation: Homestay or guesthouse in Toktogul

Day 3 - Sary-Chelek

Drive towards the Arkit Village in Sary Chelek Nature Reserve. We will reach the family-run guesthouse and we will embark on a light two-hour walk in the Nut Forest. At the conclusion of our walk, we will return to the guesthouse for dinner and nighttime lodgings.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Arkit village

Day 4 – Sary-Chelek lake

Today we will discover Sary Chelek Lake. During the ride, we will observe lakes of breathtaking beauty, stop for a swim and refreshments, have a picnic for lunch, and then leave for a walk through the park.

Towards the evening we will return to Arkit Village for dinner and nighttime lodgings.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Arkit village

Day 5 – Kyrgyz National Games, Toktogul Water Reservoir

Today we will play the national Chuko games, “Ordo”, and “Bestash” after breakfast. Chuko is a calcaneus of lamb that mainly men are collecting and playing.

Ordo is one of the most popular Kyrgyz games that have come down to us since ancient times. “Ordo” means “khan’s headquarters, khan’s palace”. The game reproduces the battle to capture the stake. Ordo is a kind of military map, with the help of which the warriors were trained on how to defeat the enemy.

A circle drawn on the ground meant the territory of the state, and the rivals worked out a battle plan. The knocking out of the khan meant the overthrow of the ruler from the throne. The game is based on the ability to conduct a correct domestic policy, being careful within the circle, that is, in power.

“Beshtash” is a game that was distributed in Kyrgyzstan.

Girls usually play, from 2 to 5 people. For the game, you need a small rug and 5 small round pebbles. The game includes several stages, differing in different ways of juggling stones. Each stage has its own name: “Termei”, “Zhymai”, “Shakyldak”, etc.

Lunch and proceed to the Toktogul water reservoir then we will come to Toktogul Village for dinner and nighttime lodgings.

Accommodation: Homestay or guesthouse in Toktogul

Day 6 – Bishkek City at Night

Once we finish our breakfast, we will proceed to the City of Bishkek, for a farewell dinner in a restraint.

Then we will leave on a nighttime tour of the city of Bishkek. Because after dark, the city changes its appearance and a pleasant romantic atmosphere prevails. The shopping and recreation centers begin to fill up with locals.

Accommodation: 3 * hotel in Bishkek

Day 7 – Transfer to the Airport

We will leave for the “Manas” Airport, packed and stuffed with an incredible amount of genuine Kirgizstan experiences for our flight back home.

Tour Price Includes:

A local English-speaking guide

Full Board meal

Double/Twin accommodation

Transport ( 4 seats, 7-seat car, or 18-seat sprinter)

Entrance fees to the sites are detailed in the program.

Mineral water

The Price Doesn’t Include:

Flight tickets

Early Check-in and late check-outs

Single supplement

Visa

Insurance

Personal expenses