- Length
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers
- Season
- July – September
- Starts and ends
- Bishkek
The Celestial Mountains is the Chinese name for the Tian Shan, and the Terskey Ala-Too range above Lake Issyk-Kul shows why. This nine-day Kyrgyzstan trek links high passes, glacial lakes and quiet side valleys that day-trippers never reach.
Itinerary
Day 1: Bishkek to Karakol
Transfer from Bishkek along the Issyk-Kul shore to Karakol, with a gear check and briefing in the evening.
Days 2 to 8: On the trail
Walk five to seven hours a day with a local guide, a cook and pack horses carrying the heavy gear. Camp near alpine lakes, cross passes above 3,500 m and spend one rest day in a high valley.
Day 9: Return to Bishkek
Descend to Karakol and transfer back to Bishkek for your onward flight.
What is included
- Local guide, cook and horsemen
- All camping gear, meals on the trail and guesthouse nights
- Ground transport from and to Bishkek
- Trekking permits
Not included
- International flights and travel insurance
- Personal gear and sleeping bag hire
- Tips for the crew
