Trekking From Jeti-Oguz to Altyn-Arashan 6 Days
Day 1
Hire a Taxi to Jeti-Oguz gorge from Karakol (35km). The trek will start at the Broken Heart and will lead you to the base camp of Telety Pass it will take ~4-5 hours (10km). Overnight in the tent (2843m)
Day 2
Leaving the base camp you will summit Telety pass 3820m to the north facing side of the Telety pass it will take ~4-5 hours (8km). Overnight in the tent (3000M).
Day 3
Leaving your campsite you will enter Karakol Valley (Karakol National Park) and ascend to Sirota base camp ~4-5 hours (9km) 2700m. You will be walking alongside the river for ~1 hour and then you will cross a bridge with a cable and trek up the valley to the basecamp. Overnight in the tent (2700m).
Day 4
Leaving your campsite you will summit Alakul Lake (3600m) in ~2-3 hours (4km). Enjoy a short hike around the lake area and beware at night the temperatures fall below 0 C. Overnight in the tent (3500m).
Day 5
Leaving your campsite you will summit Alakul pass (3860m) ~2 hours. Then you will descend to Keldiki gorge where you will find the Altyn Arashan Yurt camp and Guest House ~4-5 hours (15km). Be aware that the Alakul pass is very steep with many loose rocks and can be dangerous. At Altyn Arashan, Yurts/Accommodations and food can be provided (2500m).
Day 6
Leaving Altyn –Arashan gorge to Aksu Village the hike is ~3-4 hours (16km). The trail is very forward following the uneven road that runs along the river. Once you’re in Aksu take Marshrutka # 350 to the Karakol.