The main attraction and the ultimate goal of our trekking tour will be one of the oldest and the most beautiful freshwater lakes in Kyrgyzstan – Sary-Chelek (1878 m). The beauty of the lake is so pristine and unique that captivates travelers from the first sight. Sary Chelek lake - is the point of destination for those, who want to acquire a taste of trekking in Kyrgyzstan, nomad trekking, and mountain trekking.
Son-Kol lake was formed about 10 thousand years ago as a result of a landslide. During its existence, its banks are overgrown with pine and walnut forests and apple orchards. Now the area of Sary-Chelek lake is protected because it is part of the international network of biosphere reserves of UNESCO.
Trekking tour: from Talas to Sary-Chelek
The path to the lake is not simple, we have to overcome the mountain passes of Chiim-Tash (3600 m.), Kara-Kuldzha (3150 m), Kashka-Suu (3400 m), Kuturma (2437 m) passing through the many gorges and valleys. You will be pleasantly surprised by the local landscape. You can enjoy the fragrant coniferous forests, slim birch trees and thick bushes of wild, juicy raspberries.
The cultural program of nomad trekking tour also includes "Manas - Ordo" complex. Here you will learn everything associating with the greatest epic in the world "Manas", which in 2013 was included in the list of masterpieces of the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO. In addition, you will find spectacular hunting foxes with the Golden eagles, falcons and the Kyrgyz greyhounds (taigans) and the demonstration of national nomads games.
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