2017 Kyrgyzstan during 2 weeks
2017 Infinite Steppes and Celestial Peaks (Terdav)
from July 30 to August 14, 2017
Discovery of the steppes and celestial peaks. Presentation of some steps
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Hike to Kilemche pastures
August 2 - From the village of Kyzart, departure for the Kilemche pastures area. Dinner and night in yurts surrounded by dozens of horses
First steps of the first hike
Continuation of the hike with a view of the green valley
End of the first stage and overnight in a yurt
Very colorful interior of the yurt
Kyrgyz horse
Kyrgyz valley
Jalgyz Karagai Pass and Tuz Achuu Pastures
August 3 - Jalgyz Karagai Pass (3200 m) then descent to reach the Tuz Achuu Pastures
On the way to the Jalgyz Karagai Pass
Climb to the Jalgyz Karagai pass (3200 m)
Kyrgyz plain under dark clouds
Herd of Kyrgyz horses under threatening sky
Base camp in the Tuz Achuu pastures with winding stream
High view of the base camp in the pastures of Tuz Achuu
Hiking on the north shore of Song Kul Lake
August 4 - Start of the walk in heavy rain before reaching our camp on the pastures of Tulpar Tash. In the afternoon, stroll towards the lake and around the yurt camp
North shore of Song Kul Lake
Elevated view of Song Kul Lake and a snow-capped mountain range in the distance
Shore and waves of Song Kul Lake
Horde of wild horses by Song Kul lake
Breeding of horses in freedom on the shore of Song Kul lake
Natural meadow on the shore of Song Kul Lake
Partial bypass of Song Kul Lake (3016m)
August 5 - Hike before finding our minibus to reach the Tuulga Tash camp (3070m). View of the lake from a hill. Welcome to the camp run by Russian speakers. Tea then banya (or Russian sauna)
View of Song Kul Lake from a hill
Herd of Kyrgyz horses of our hosts
Sunset over Song Kul Lake
Sveltaya Polyana Valley then Jety Oguz Valley
August 7 - Transfer to the start of the hike in the Sveltaya Polyana Valley. Picnic at the pass then overnight in a yurt near a mountain stream in the Jety Oguz Valley
Hiking in the Sveltaya Polyana Valley
Mountain stream in the Sveltaya Polyana Valley
Night in a yurt near a mountain stream in the Jety Oguz Valley