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Ak Suu – Altyn Arashan – towards Ala Kul Pass: Kyrgyzstan.
Trail Stats:
| Distance: | 50 kms |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Elevation gain: | 1900 m |
| Elevation loss: | 1900 m |
| Max elevation: | 3600 m |
| Min elevation: | 1800 m |
| Trail type: | One way |
| Moving time: | 11 hours 40 min |
Ak Suu – Altyn Arashan – towards Ala Kul Pass: Kyrgyzstan.
Overview
Ala Kul lake is located at an altitude of 3500 m, 20 kilometers south of the city of Karakol. The best time to visit Ala Kul lake is between early July and the end of September. The trail to Ala Kul is well-marked, and you will find other hikers along during the hiking season, so you can hike to Ala Kul alone too.
The Altyn Arashan trek in Kyrgyzstan is one of the most popular things to do near Karakol. The beautiful Altyn Arashan valley is famous for its natural hot springs, alpine meadows, forested mountain slopes and views on the snow covered peak Palatka.
Altyn Arashan is a picture perfect scene and the Altyn Arashan trek is getting more popular every year. The 15 kilometer hike is not too difficult and the start of the trail is easy to reach by minibus from Karakol. Therefore, it’s excellent for travellers that prefer to travel on their own, because there is no need for a guide or an expensive tour.
And reaching the Altyn Arashan valley is just the beginning. A number of other exciting activities are waiting for you. Most fun are the hot springs to relax your muscles, but you can also go horseriding or sleep in a traditional yurt.
ALTYN ARASHAN HOT SPRINGS
After the Altyn Arashan trek there is nothing better than relaxing at one of the hot springs. Almost every lodge has access to its own hot springs. From outdoor pools where you can enjoy the spectacular views on the mountains to indoor pools with more privacy.
TREKKING TO ALA KUL LAKE
From Altyn Arashan you can hike up to the Alakul pass from where you have a spectacular view on Ala Kul lake (7-8 hours). The pass is at 3900 meters and the trekking season runs from June till September. Both times I was in Altyn Arashan there was too much snow and I couldn’t make it all the way to the lake.
You can also consider the 3 to 4 day hike to Ala Kul lake that starts in the Ala Kul valley and ends at Altyn Arashan.
STAYING IN A YURT
Altyn Arashan is one of the best and most scenic places near Karakol to stay in a yurt. Most camps set up their yurts from late May to early October. Faciliuties are basic, but its a unique experience.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Almost all yurt camps and guesthouses can arrange horseback riding trips into the valley and all the way up to Ala Kul lake.
https://www.backpackadventures.org/altyn-arashan-kyrgyzstan/
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Parking Location:
Grade: Moderate
Base Village: Ak Suu
Range: Ala Kul
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