Jyrgalan trek - to Bozuchuk lakes - Altyn Arashan

The trail of snowy peaks

Hiking in Turgen Valley

Tour length: 6 days 5 nights

Distance: 70 km

Level of difficulty: Medium/Hard

Elevation: Highest point 3900m, lowest point 1700 m 

Period: June – September

Horseback riding tour Jyrgalan - Ala Kul lake

Day 1. Jyrgalan - Terim Tor Pass

Distance: 14 km

Elevation Gain: 980 m

Elevation Loss: 120 m

First, you have to get to Jyrgalan.  There is a mini bus to Jyrgalan. It goes from here :

  • In summer:8:30, 13:30 и 17:30.
  • In winter:8:30, 13:30, и 16:30.

Or you can take a taxi. It cost around 15 euro.

Also, I would recommend downloading Maps.me App. As all the trail is already marked. Travel from Karakol to Jyrgalan Valley(1-hour driving,60 km). You will hike(Elevation 2250 m) to the south 14 km (4-5 hours). Overnight in a tent before Terim Tor Pass (3000 m)

Day 2. Terim Tor Pass - Bozuchuk

Distance: 11 km.
Elevation Gain: +900 m
Elevation Loss: -750 m

Summit Terim Tor Pass.(3467 m) Going down to Turgen Valley. Hiking up again to Bozuchuk Valley. Overnight in tent before the pass. (3100 m)

Jyrgalan tek

Day 3. Bozuchuk lakes - Ailanych Valley

Distance: 11 km.

Elevation Gain: +700 m

Elevation Loss: -750 m

Hiking up to Bozuchuk Pass. (3362 m) visit Bozuchuk lakes and Jergez Pas(3516) going down to Ailanysh Valley.

Overnight in a tent(3150 m)

Day 4. Ailanysh lakes - Almaluu Valley

Distance: 9 km.

Elevation Gain: +225 m

Elevation Loss: -900 m

After breakfast  we will hike to Ailanysh lakes and  over Ailanysh pass(36071), and descend to Almaluu Valley. Overnight in tent.

Ailanysh lakes
Ak Su Valley

Day 5. Almaluu Valley - Altyn Arashan

Distance: 11 km.

Elevation Gain: +850 m

Elevation Loss: -1100 m

Leaving the campsite you will hike to Altyn-Arashan hot springs ~4-5 hours . Overnight in yurt with provided food (Elevation: 2500m). Enjoy hot spring pool. .

Almaluu Valley

Day 6. Altyn Arashan - Ak Su village

Distance: 14 km.

Elevation Loss: -1000 m

After a slow breakfast, we hike down to Ak Su Valley. Where our driver meets us and drop to Karakol. End of the tour. 

Overnight in yurt

Map of the Jyrgalan trek - Altyn Arashan hiking trail.

If you want a guided tour, we offer a full package tour Jyrgalan — Altyn Arashan.

Price for the tour: Guided hiking tour, Jyrgalan - Bozuchuk lakes - Altyn Arashan. 6 days, 5 nights.

Including

Transport

tent, sleeping bags, mats, kitchen gear

English speaking guide, porters and cook

food during the tour

Price for 6 days. In USD

1 person — 2250 USD 

2 persons  — 1370 USD per person

3 persons — 1150 USD per person

4 persons —  980 USD per person

5 persons — 920 USD per person

6-7 persons — 900 USD per person

8-9 persons — 850 USD per person

10-15 perosn — 790 USD per person