Day 1: Bishkek – Toktogul
As all have arrived at Manas International Airport, our team meets them and takes on cars rented to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Almost half of the first day is going to be devoted to the investigational tour along such places as Pobeda Square (Victory Square), Duboviy Park (Oak Park), Central Ala-Too Square, Old Square, National Philharmonic. Then we continue our tour and visit Toktogul. But first we need to pass the mountain roads which tend to be of unforgettable beauties. Here we have fantastic beauties of Tue Ashuu pass. It is one of photo stops for the guests to take great photos against the views of 3000 m heights. Dinner and night will be organized in the boarding house.
Day 2: Toktogul – Sary Chelek
This day we are going to travel to National reserve as in the very center of it Sary Chelek lake can be found. This lake is one of main sightseeing of Kyrgyzstan, as being located at the height of 1873m above sea level and being 234m deep, 2,280m wide and 7,500m long. The very location in National Reserve means prohibitions to swim and fish here. But we can witness rich flora and fauna which was saved here – about 300 species of plants, 32 species of trees, 80 types of bushes, 38 species of animals and 157 species of birds. Moreover, the views of the mountains here with tops covered with snow are incredible. Night will be in the local stay.
Day 3: Sary Chelek – Arslanbob
In the middle of the trip boarders are going to travel to the natural walnut forest Arslanbob. The way to it is made along picturesque mountains and can be seen as one of the most amazing for making photo stops. During the way guests will try traditional Kyrgyz drink Kumis, which is good in summer time. In the very evening we turn out to be in the forest, which gives about 1500 tons of walnut annually. Night will be at the locals.
Day 4: Arslanbob
The entire day we are going to wander along Arslanbob. So today guests can witness the forest which is about 11000 hectares. The territory is huge, so it’s not surprising of the reason of such an amount of walnut producing. Also due to the territory the forest has a name of the “Royal Woods of Kyrgyzstan”. According to the legend, which can be true as well, nuts were taken from here and exported to the entire world along the Great Silk Road in the Middle Ages. As guests wander along the territory, they can find small waterfall, as go hiking here. Moreover, here guests can communicate with the locals and then spend the night in their homes.
Day 5: Arslanbob – Uzgen – Osh
Today we need to get to the south of the country. But first our tour gets to Djalal Abad town, and takes about 6 hours of the road. Here it is required to visit the Uzgen Tower. This tower is considered to be built by Karakhanids in the 11th century. At the same time it is peculiar for having mausoleums with chambers for the leaders. Then in the evening we get to the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, Osh. Night will be in a hotel.
Day 6: Osh
As yesterday we arrived in Osh rather late, today we can start a way right to the center of the city. It is famous for the Suleiman Mountain. Today this sightseeing is rather popular among the local Muslims who come here to pray. In other words it is the main place for pilgrimages. There is a legend, connected with the mountain, and it tells us that in the past times there was biblical prophet Solomon (Suleiman in the Koran) and he used to be here, and then was buried in the bottom of this mountain. That is why it has such a name. later guests wander along the Asian bazaar and have a night in the hotel.
Day 7: Airport
Morning transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax – Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter