Kel Suu 5 Day Horse Trek
Horseback ride starting at the camp near Shar Waterfall through Bogoshtu Gorge, Vyshka, and ending at Kel-Suu Lake
What to expect:
- Duration: Five days
- Group size: 1 - 10 participants
- Overnight accomodations
- Meals
- Altitude: 2,300 - 3,928 meters
- Season: July till September
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult; horse riding skills required
Tour Highlights:
On this 5-day horseback ride you'll pass through the impressive mountain world of the Tien-Shan to the mountain lake "Kel Suu". This ride takes you past untouched forests, through deep gorges and over lovely high pastures into the high valley "Ak Say". You will pass the Bogoshty Pass at an altitude of 3,900m. It will be a challenge to cross the Ak Say river on horseback. After crossing the river you'll go up into the mountains again. Twice you will spend the night in a tent, once up in the mountains and once on the riverbank. Cooking is done around the campfire.
At the end of the tour you will come to Jirgal's yurt camp, where you will spend the last night. On the next day you'll need the horses again to ride to Kel Suu Lake and enjoy the fascinating view over the water that meanders through the wild mountain world. ...but you also know that the lake sometimes has no water. Then the view leads over a bizarre desert of clay and rock. But this has the advantage that the remote part of the 'lake' can be visited on foot.
Day 1:
Arrival in the village Birinchi-May by car. Meet your guide team, take horses and start the horse trip into the gorge Jolbogoshty. Easy horse riding, enjoying the beautiful landscape and the people's hospitality. Slowly following the river Jolbogoshty about 10 km until we reach the slope ascending to the pass Bogoshty. Overnight stay in tents in the open nature. Horse time at the 1st day: 2-3 hours.
Day 2:
Ascend to the pass Bogoshty (3928m). After breakfast spend morning ascending to the pass Bogoshty on horseback riding. At the highest point of the pass take a breathtaking view on the valleys of At-Bashy and Ak-Say. Descent at the other side of the Bogoshty gorge. Lunch picnic at the side of the creek. Afternoon continue riding till arrive the camping place nearby the As-Say river. Overnight stay in tents in the open nature. Horse time at the 2nd day: 5-6 hours.
Day 3:
Continue direction to the yurt camp Kok-Kyia following the mountain’s trail. Picnic in the wild and visit some nomad yurts, be welcomed for tea. Late afternoon arrival at the Jirgal's yurt camp (CBT). The camp is located just near the river Kok-Kiya. Upon your arrival time enjoy the view of Kok-Kiya valley and be guest for dinner. Overnight stay in the yurt camp. Horse time at the 3rd day: 5-6 hours.
Day 4:
After breakfast get around the Jailoo Kok-Kyia. Take upon Lake Kel-Suu; by horse it takes one hour. Enjoy the lake with sightseeing; the brave may take a swim. Maybe you are lucky and see Ibex. Relax. Enjoy the nature and participate in everyday's life of the local shepherds. Overnight stay in the yurt camp. Horse time at the 3rd day: 2 hours.
Day 5:
After breakfast transfer by car to Naryn. The driving time is 4-5 hours. Arrival in Naryn by late lunch time.
Included in this package:
- 🐎 Horses and riding equipment
- 🍽️ Meals
- 🛖 Overnight accommodation
- 🧭 Guide services in English and Russian
- 🚗 Transportation