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Lake Sary-Chelek

Mountain trip to the lake Sary-Chelek, Tien Shan, Kyrgyzstan

Lake Sary-Chelek and its surroundings are full of enchantment. Located at the altitude of 1873m the lake is cupped in the basin among mountain ridges.

In addition to the Lake Sary-Chelek, you will encounter a number of other smaller lakes which look like a chain of crystal-clear diamonds scattered among the rocky mountain peaks.

Sary-Chelek Lake, your unforgettable journey!

Article:
265
Country:
Kyrgyzstan
Tour type:
Hiking and trekking
Directions:
Western Tien-Shan Mountains
Complexity:
Easy
Number of participants:
From 2 people
Maximum height:
2750 m
Season:
June - August
Start of the program:
Osh
Finish program:
Osh
Duration:
8 days
Price:
795 USD
Count:
Tours dates
  
01.06.202531.08.2025
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Day 1  

Early arrival to Osh. Meet in the airport. Transfer from Osh to Aflatun settlement at the confluence of the Aflatun and Utur rivers. Camp 1 (1300m; 350km; approx. 6hrs). Lunch. Dinner

Day 2    

The beginning of active part of the tour. Trekking up along the Yushniy Aflatun river and then further along Uyalma river. Camp 2 (2100m; 19km; approx. 7hrs). Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner

Day 3

Trekking over Kuldambes pass and then descent to Lake Sary-Chelek over Ashuu pass. Camp 3 (1900m; 10km; approx. 6hrs). Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner

Day 4

Ascent along Lake Sary-Chelek over Makmal pass. Descent to the Kyzyl-Suu river. Camp 4 at the confluence of the Kyzyl-Suu and Kurumdu rivers (2000m; 13km; approx. 6 hrs). Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner                               

Day 5

Trekking downstream the Kara-Suu river to lake Karakamysh (Kara-Suu). Camp 5 on the lake bank (1800m; 12km; approx. 3hrs). Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner               

Day 6

Trekking up to and over Kuturma pass and then descent to lake Iri-Kol. Camp 6 on the lake bank (1300m; 12km; approx. 6hrs). Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner                                

Day 7

Trekking from lake Iri-Kol to the southern part of lake Sary-Chelek in Upaly ravine. Continue trekking round lake Kely-Kol to place where the vehicle will be waiting to pick you up (10km; approx. 2hrs). Transfer to Osh. Accommodation in the hotel (320km; approx. 6hrs). Breakfast. Lunch

Day 8

Departure. Subject to departure time there is leisure time in Osh when you can visit the Osh bazaar. Transfer to airport. Departure home. Breakfast

Osh - Aflatun settlement - Lake Sary-Chelek - Arkyt-Sai river - Osh

The cost of a package of services - from 795 US dollars *

The cost tour includes:

  • Meeting and seeing off in airport;
  • All transfers on comfortable air-conditioned transport according program;
  • Hotel accommodation 3* in Osh in twins / double rooms, with breakfast;
  • Full service during trekking part:
    • Full board (three hot meals a day);
    • Accommodation in double tents;
    • Services of mountain guide, cook and service staff;
    • Horse packing services for rersonal and team baggage;
  • Bivouac and kitchen equipment rental:
    • Tents;
    • Tables, chairs;
    • Kitchenware.
  • Individual equipment rental:
    • Sleeping bag;
    • Telescopic ski sticks for trekking;
    • Raincoat;
    • Forehead flashlight;
    • Tourist mat;
    • Metal thermos bottle 0.5 - 1.0L;
    • Personal utensils.
  • First aid kit;
  • Preparation of necessary documents:
    • Permit for staying at territory of National Park;
    • Ecological fees.

The cost tour doesn’t include:

  • Visa invitation and visa fee;
  • International flights;
  • Medical insurance.        

Additional information

The Western Tien-Shan Mountains are fraught with the real treasure of spectacular lakes including the grandiose lake Sary-Chelek. This adventure trekking tour takes you through the picturesque mountain passes, deep gorges, along the torrents of mountain rivers.

With the length of 7,500m and the width of 2280m, the lake is 234m deep. It was formed as a result of tectonism of the area about 2000 years ago. On a fair day the extreme transparency of the water makes underwater inhabitants and deep water landscapes clearly visible. The lake is located on the territory of Sary-Chelek biosphere reserve and is surrounded with rocky cliffs, thick juniper and spruce forests reflecting in its water surface.

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