The best multi-day hike in Kyrgyzstan - Ak-su Traverse.
Jyrgalan — Bozuchuk — Altyn Arashan — Alakul Lake — Jeti Oguz.
Ak-Su traverse is one of the most beautiful hikes near Karakol and probably one of the best multi-day hike in Kyrgzystan. Starting from Jyrgalan Valley you will visit incredibly beautiful lakes, meadows, and snowy passes.
Duration: 8-9 days.
Difficulty: Moderate. +700 +1000 m elevation gain every day
Distance: 92 km
Elevation: Highest point 3900 m, the lowest point 1700 m
Period: June – September
Also, I would recommend downloading Maps.me App. As all the trail is already marked. And read here food and water during the trek in Kyrgyzstan.Travel from Karakol to Jyrgalan Valley(1-hour driving,60km). You will hike(Elevation 2250 m) to the south 13 km (4-5 hours). Overnight in a tent before Terim Tor Pass (3000m)
Day 2. Terim Tor Pass - Bozuchuk
Leaving the camp you will summit Terim Tor pass(3467m). After having lunch by the river in Turgen Valley you will summit Buzuchuk pass (3362) then overnight in a tent by Bozushuk lakes(3400m). This day is one of the hardest days during this trek.
Day 3. Ailanysh - Almaluu valley
Leaving the campsite you will hike over Ailanysh pass (3671m) ~5-6 hours (14km) down to Almaluu valley. Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 2500m).
Day 4. Almaluu - Altyn Arashan
Day 5. Altyn Arashan - Ala kul Pass
Day 6. Ala Kul lake - Sirota Camp
Day 7. Karakol gorge - Teleti Pass
On this day you will hike down to Karakol Valley. And summit beautiful Pass Teleti. (3800 m). Overnight in a tent.
Day 8. Teleti pass - Flower valley - jeti oguz
Leaving the campsite you will hike to Flower valley and Jeti Oguz rocks. (3-4 hours). Travel to Karakol town. (1-hour driving)
Also, we recommend reading Food and Water during treks in Kyrgyzstan.
- Good, waterproof hiking boots,
- warm clothes, in warm summer days the temperature is up to +15 C during the day and +5 at night,
- raincoats, even in summer there can be snow, and sometimes it rains for days,
- hiking poles.
- Tent,
- sleeping bags, minimum 0 ‘C,
- sleeping mat,
- camping gas and stove.
You can rent equipment in Karakol with us.
Also, you can read here Food and Water during hiking in Kyrgyzstan.
A map of the Ak-Su traverse.
If you are interested in a guided tour, we offer a full package tour Ak Su traverse.
Full package, The best multi-day hike in Kyrgzystan. 8 days, 7 nights.
Included
tent, sleeping bags, mats, kitchen gear
Food during whole trek
Transport
English speaking guide, porter and cook
Price for 8 days. In Euro - €
1 person — 1900 €
2 persons — 1700 € per peson
3 persons — 1400 € per person
4 persons — 1200 € per person
5 persons — 1100 € per person
6-14 person — 980 € per person