3-Day Adventure Tour: Naryn – Tash Rabat – Chatyr Kol – Kel Suu
Visit a 15th century Silk Road caravanserai and two of Kyrgyzstan’s most famous lakes
A three day ride through the mountains with several short hikes
What to expect:
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Explore the legendary Tash Rabat Caravanserai
- Visit the remote alpine lake: Chatyr Kol
- Hidden gem Kel Suu Lake with trekking/horse option
- Authentic overnight stays in traditional yurts
Day 1: Naryn – Tash Rabat
- Departure from Naryn in the morning.
- Scenic drive through mountain valleys toward Tash Rabat Caravanserai
- Explore the ancient stone fortress and surrounding landscapes
- Dinner and overnight stay in a yurt camp near Tash Rabat
Day 2: Tash Rabat – Chatyr Kol – Kel Suu
- Breakfast at the yurt camp.
- Drive toward Chatyr Kol Lake (high mountain lake near the Chinese border)
- Short trek (≈1 hour from the highway) to reach the lakeshore for stunning views
- Continue the journey toward Kel Suu valley (≈5–6 hrs driving)
- Arrival at yurt camp near Kel Suu
- Dinner and overnight stay
Day 3: Kel Suu Hike
- Breakfast in the camp
- Breakfast at the yurt camp
- Hike to Kel Suu Lake (≈2 hrs one way on foot, or 1 hr by horse)
- Explore the dramatic cliffs and turquoise waters of this hidden alpine lake
- Return to camp, have lunch, and drive back toward Naryn