Jyrgalan trek - to Bozuchuk lakes - Altyn Arashan - Ala KUL LAKE

The trail of snowy peaks

Hiking in Turgen Valley

Tour length: 7 days, 6 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 - Ala Kul Pass

Distance: 12 km.

Elevation Gain: +1000 m

Leaving the campsite you will hike to the foot of Ala-Kul pass (3600m) ~6-7 hours (14km). Overnight in the tent (Elevation: 3600m).

Overnight in yurt

Day 7. Ala Kul Pass - Ala Kul lake - Karakol gorge

Distance: 10 km.

Elevation Gain: +400 m

Elevation Loss: -1450 m

Leaving the campsite you will summit Ala-Kul pass (3860m) and descend to Sirota bridge (6-7 hours 13km). Travel to Karakol town be military truck (20 km)

Photo tour to Kyrgyzstan

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. 7 days, 6 nights.

Including

Transport

tent, sleeping bags, mats, kitchen gear

English speaking guide, porters and cook

food during the tour

Price for 7 days. In USD

1 person — 2400 USD 

2 persons  — 1400 USD per person

3 persons — 1220 USD per person

4 persons —  1135 USD per person

5 persons — 985 USD per person

6-7 persons — 900 USD per person

8-9 persons — 850 USD per person

10-15 perosn — 790 USD per person