Jyrgalan trek - to Bozuchuk lakes - Altyn Arashan - Ala KUL LAKE
The trail of snowy peaks
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
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)
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.
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. .
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).
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)
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