Trip to Son Kul lake and more

Day 1: Osh

You arrive to Osh and meet your guide at the airport to begin your travelling in Kyrgyzstan. Osh is the second biggest city of the country and known as a southern capital, located in the Fergana Valley. You will visit the most popular places of the city. First, hike to the holy Suleiman Mountain. It is also known as a Solomon’s Mountain. According to legend among local people, the body of the Suleiman Prophet was buried at the foothills of mountain. That is why nowadays, this mountain is a popular place for Muslims to pray. Later you will explore local Asian Bazaar. Overnight in a hotel.

 

Day 2: Osh – Bishkek

After breakfast, you will take short morning flight to Bishkek, capital city of Kyrgyzstan. Today you will have a city tour in Bishkek which travellers like to visit. It lies on the northern side of the Kyrgyz Ala Too range, the altitude of the city varies from 700 to 900 m. The city tour will start at the Pobeda Square (Victory Square). Later Oak Park. Ala Too Square, Philharmonic hall and National Museum of Fine Arts. It is the real storage of country’s art. There are paintings outstanding Kyrgyz artists and old examples of decorative art. The most interesting part of the tour is visiting Asian Bazaar. Here you can find everything you want. Bazaar is busy, especially on Sundays. Night in a hotel.

 

Day 3: Bishkek – Ala Archa – Bishkek – Kochkor  

In the morning, you will visit Ala Archa gorge, where the 4000m peaks for a wonderful hiking tour. It is only one-hour drive from Bishkek and famous gorge in Kyrgyzstan. During the Soviet time, not everyone could come to the Park. Now everyone can spend his or her weekends here. We can have a quick walk to see the beautiful view of the mountains and Tien Shan Spruce. After lunch at the local restaurant, transfer to Kochkor. En route, we will stop over Burana Complex, which was one of the medieval cities on the trade roads crossing Central Asia. It was flourishing during the 11-12^th centuries. There are collected examples of Turkic gravestones called Balbals. Night in a family owned guesthouse.

 

Day 4: Kochkor – Son Kul

Today you will travel up to the land of nomadic culture, to the alpine lake Son Kul. It is the second largest lake of the country, lies on the 3013meters above the sea level and part of many tours in Kyrgyzstan. During summer time, it is the favorite place of Kyrgyz shepherds. They come up to graze their livestock and enjoy the pasture life drinking national drink Kymyz. It is a fermented mare’s milk, you can try it.  Upon arrival, you will have free time to enjoy and relax in the amazing beauty of Son Kul Lake. Night will be in the traditional nomadic yurts. It is a portable dwelling consist of wooden carcass and felt coverage. The night sky and sunset at the lake is stunning.

 

Day 5: Son Kul – 33 parrots Pass – Kochkor – Bishkek

In the morning, you will travel back to Bishkek via 33 parrots pass, which reaches 3,133 meters above the see level. It has great view from the top.  On the way, it is possible to take a break for a short hiking tour to a waterfall. En route, you will have a break in the motherland of the traditional felt carpets. It is Kochkor village, where you will see and participate in the process of making carpets. Furthermore, you can visit small museum of antique things and shop of felt carpets. Further, drive to the capital through Boom gorge. End of travel in Kyrgyzstan. Overnight in a hotel.

 

Day 6: Bishkek – Airport

After you pack beautiful memories of you trip, we will transfer to the airport.