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From Tashkent to Fergana valley,
Sarichelek lake |
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Sarichelek is an unique and virgin part of
nature of West Tyan-Shan, included in the list of UNESCO, as specially
protected territory. Sarichelek lake is a"pearl" of this nature
reservoir, it is surrounded in the grips of the mountains, covered
with Tyan-Shan fir-trees. Blue water of the lake, the cleanest
mountainous air, wonderful landscapes make this region as a nice
place of rest. The tour does not require a special training and
is available from May till November.
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ITINERARY
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Tashkent. Accommodation. Sightseeing. |
| Day 2 |
Tarnasfer by airplane to Fergana. accommodation. Sightseeing.
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| Day 3 |
Transfer from Fergana via Karavan village to Arkit village (290
km, 6-7 hrs). Camp at the cordon of Sarichelekskiy nature resevoir.
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| Day 4 |
Transfer to Sarichelek lake (12 km, 1 hr). View of the most
beautiful mountainous lake, surrounded by forests of Tien-Shan
fir trees and snow summits of Chatkal range. Passage of 6 km
over Keterma pass (2 hr). Camp at warm Iri-Kel lake. |
| Day 5 |
Passage over Keterma (2446 m) to Karasu lake (9 km, 5 hrs).
Camp at the shore of the lake in fir trees’ forest. |
| Day 6 |
Descent along Karasu river to Kizil-Kel village (10 km, 6
hrs). On the way visit of picturesque Karasuiskiy water-fall.
Overnight. |
| Day 7 |
Acquaintance with the traditions and life of local inhabitants.
transfer to Tashkent. Accomadation. |
| Day 8 |
Depature from Tashkent. |
| Days |
8 |
| Season |
July - September |
Mountainous tear of Fergana
valley
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is a beautiful part of West Tien-Shan. -the region of
famous Sarichelek lake. You can admire unique mysterious
beauty of Chatkal valley, go along fairy canyon of Southern
Aflautun, see one of the most beautiful lakes of Middle
Asia - Sarichelek and Karasuu, look at immense fir spaces
from bird' s-eye view, admire variety of animals and vegetation,
taste delicious cup of tea in the hospitable Kyrgyz mountains,
get acquainted with traditions and customs of local inhabitants.
An the end of the route attracting meetings with ancient
cities: Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent with its gay,
crowded bazaars, unique ancient and modern architecture,
historical monuments will be waiting for you.
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ITINERARY
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Tashkent. Hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Transfer by bus on the territory of Kazakhstan to Karabura
pass (7 hrs). Camping in the mountainous canyon. |
| Day 3 |
Passage over pass (3250 m) to river Chatkal's valley
(4 hrs). Lunch in a birch grove. Start of TREKKING. On
the suspension bridge passage to another side of Chatkal
river. Passage on the immense Chatkal valley. The most
beautiful panorama of Chatkal range with its highest point
- Chatkal Peak (4503 m). |
| Day 4 |
Passage on Aflautunskiy canyon (6-7 hrs). On the way
you can admire two small, but very picturesque lakes.
One of them is squeezed by long rock walls in the center
of canyon, the other is located in the upper valley of
Aflatun river. |
| Day 5 |
Passage over Ashuu-Tor pass (3360 m, 7 hrs). Descent
to the valley of Aflautun South river, then to Uyzlma
river's valley. On the way acquain - tance with the customs
and traditions of Kirgiz chabans. |
| Day 6 |
Passage over Uyalma pass (2550 m) and Kuldambes (2750
m, 7 hrs). Fairy, virgin nature, fir forests, variety
of animals and vegetation. Beautiful panoramas for making
pictures. Camping at the shore of Sarichelek lake. Swimming.
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| Day 7 |
Day of rest near the Sarichelek lake. |
| Day 8 |
Passage over Makmal pass (2654 m, 6 hrs). On the way
wonderful view of the whole Sarichelek lake is revealed.
Descent to Karasu river's valley. |
| Day 9 |
Passage along Karasu river's valley to Kizil-kel village
(6 hrs). On the way stop at Karakamish lake. Visit national
Kyrgyz yurts, acquain - tance with the customs, tasting.
Swimming. Visit grandiose water-fall. |
| Day 10 |
Transfer through Ferghana valley along Great Silk Road
to Margilan (180 km, 6 hrs). Visit oriental bazaar in
Margilan. Departure by night train to Bukhara. |
| Day 11 |
Arrival in Bukhara. City tour. |
| Day 12 |
City tour. P. M. transfer to Samarkand. |
| Day 13 |
City tour. |
| Day 14 |
Transfer to Tashkent (290 km, 4, 5-5 hrs). |
| Day 15 |
Depart home. |
| Days |
15 |
| Season |
July - September |
| Min. group of |
8-16 per |
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