The Great Crossing of the Pamir and Tian Shan range

Road to the south of Kyrgyzstan. We drive through a tunnel at 3580m. A stroll will welcome nearly Tunnel. Suite drive by car, down to the upper Suusamyr valley, situated between 2500 and 2800 m. Large green space dominated by the yurts and herds of horses. At the end of the day we arrive at Toktogul, a large village on the edge of a large dam Toktogul. Overnight guest house.

Transfer to Arslanbob. Driving up to the Toktogul Dam. Picnic on the shore of the reservoir. then getting to the canyon raising over the Naryn River. On the main highway Osh-Bishkek drive to the Fergana Valley. Dinner in Djalal - Abad. Setting off for great walnut forests. Visiting a small waterfall sacred for local people. Overnight in homestay.

To the West, cotton fields, the Fergana Valley welcomes us warm. Early departure of Arslanbob to Osh, Uzgen stop and visit of the minaret and mausoleums of the eleventh century. Then transfer to Osh. Visit of the city of Osh, the mausoleum of Babur and the throne of King Solomon. Overnight in guest house. Transfer time: 3h

Early departure. 40 km of the road is paved, 60 km which is not paved. We pass near a dam named Papan. We walk along the river that feeds the Aral Sea. Arriving at the village of Kodjo Kelen for lunch time. Picnic in the nature. Stroll through the ocher cliffs. Back at the village. Dinner and overnight at homestay. Time of transfer: 3/4h Time of walk: 2 hours Vertical drop: 500m + Vertical Drop: - 500m

Long day trek. Our caravan composed by mule and horse saddles, along the Ak-Bura River, at the foot of the pass Jiptik. We arrive at the camp, where we spend the night in tents.

In the morning, attack of the pass which rises to 4185m, great view of Lenin Peak across the valley of the Pamir Alai. Overnight in tents in the valley of Sary Mogol. Time of walk: 6/7h Vertical drop: 900m + Vertical Drop: - 800m

Morning walk aimlessly looking for a top to get a good panoramic view of the chain Zaalayskiy which Lenin peak rises to 7134m. Then we join our car and we drive up in the valley of Kyzyl Suu, then jailoo Sary Tash before crossing Taldyk'pass at 3600m. We then descend to a landscape more green to the village of Gulsho. Overnight homestay.

Back to Osh to reach the city of Jalal-Abad. The road is in very good condition. Visit of the Uzgen's minaret of the XI century. In mid-afternoon arrival in Jalal-Abad, homestay accommodation. Walking in the green parks and free time to enjoy a good shower after the trek in the mountains. Transfer time: 4h

In the morning we cross the Uzbek villages before attacking the pass Keuk-Art, which is open from June until September. Picnic in the nature. Walk at the pass. The road is in poor condition, is not paved. At the end of the day arrived in the village of Kazarman. Homestay accommodation. Dinner with a local family.

Starting from Kazarman to TashRabat. In the footsteps of Genghis Khan, we still go through two small passes around 3400m., till the caravanserai of Tash Rabat, 11th century (3200m. alt.). Variety and scenic beauty, virgin land, the peaks are not very far from us. Overnight in yurts. Time of transfer: 6/7h

Drive to the town of Naryn (2000m. alt.). We will visit the bazaar to replenish supplies before driving to Lake Song Kul (3016m. alt.). Stop at the natural reserve of Song Kul, then to the waterfalls of the Song Kul river before reaching the plateau where you will spend the night in a yurt. Time of transfer: 6/7h

This morning we hike to Sary Bulak river northwest of Lake Song Kul. We walk from yurt to yurt in the footsteps of the Great Timur Khan and first hunters of the Stone Age. Petroglyphs, ancient sites, tombs. Overnight in yurts. Time of walk: 5/6h

We hike on the foothills of the mountains plunging into the lake. Then we meet our driver, we drive to the Kalmak Achu's pass (3440m). Then we reach the valley of Kochkor, visit the a women association handicraft center and demonstration of working with felt. Overnight in guest house. Hour walk: 3 hours Transfer time: 3h

After a nice breakfast, you will pack your bags and make your way to Bishkek. The first stop along the way will be the artificial lake Orto Tokoi and then Issyk Kul lake. The road will follow through the Boom canyon and in no time you will be in Bishkek. If you wish you have the option to have a 3-hour hike though the Kyzyl Terek Canyon, visit Burana Tower, white water rafting in the Chuy river, or visiting the hot springs in Issyk-Ata. Once you arrive in Bishkek you will be able to have a walk through the city and see some of the many highlights of Bishkek. Overnight in a guesthouse in Bishkek.