Ski Tour In Jyrgalan

Ski Tour in Kyrgyzstan:

Jergalan valley, Eastern Terskey Alatoo, Tien-Shan

Ski season 2018 is very snowy and freezing cold in Jergalan valley, hidden among snow-capped Kyrgyz Tien-Shan Mountains. We offer you to spend a week in the snow conditions of mountain winter, stay at a traditional Kyrgyz dwelling – yurt and ski along with one of the most beautiful gorges in our country.

Jergalan village is located only 60 km far from the ski fans' favorite place Karakol town, but it is still almost unknown. Ski-touring lovers will find a lot of steep slopes and attractive routes here. Easy itineraries for beginners are also available.

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival in Bishkek

International flight. Early morning arrival in Bishkek. Transfer to Jergalan village (ca. 500 km – 8-9 hours of driving). Dinner and overnight in yurt camp.

Dinner

Days 2 – 6. Ski Touring.

Full board and overnight in yurt camp.Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7. Bishkek via Karakol Town

After breakfast drive to the airport in Bishkek via Karakol town (ca. 500 km - 8-9 hours). Breakfast

Day 8. Departure

International flight.

Note:

1)Duration of the program can be changed by request.

2)These prices are from 2 people in a group and this is the minimum number of people in a group

Service Included in the Price:

Registration in local Rescue Service

All land transfers by Mercedes Sprinter minibus (15-17 seats)

Accommodation in the yurt camp

Meals: Full board in the yurt camp

Explore More About Jyrgalan Valley:

Located in far eastern Kyrgyzstan is a small, idyllic valley just opening to tourism. Arrive in the summer, and the Jyrgalan Valley greets you with lush, verdant mountains lit by bright sunshine and cooled with fresh mountain air — the perfect place for trekking adventures.

As the seasons change, the valley transforms into a rich winter landscape surrounded by high mountain peaks and deep, powdery snow — optimal conditions for freeride skiing. Throughout the year, no matter when you book a stay, residents invite you to immerse in Kyrgyz hospitality and cultural traditions preserved for generations.

Just a short distance off the path but miles from the crowds, Jyrgalan is Kyrgyzstan's fastest-growing adventure travel destination. And for good reason, too. In the Jyrgalan Valley, which is located in the Lake Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, you experience the best of all worlds — spectacular nature right on your doorstep and access to a tight-knit community eager to share its famous Kyrgyz hospitality.

Situated in the heart of the Tian Shan Mountains, Jyrgalan Valley serves as an ideal setting for adventure — trekking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and freeride skiing are the most popular activities and tours in the area. When locals considered the beauty they had long enjoyed, they knew this was the perfect location to build a community-run organization that would open their home to engagement and sustainable tourism.