Extension tour from north to the south
Tour 10: Extension tour from north to the south
Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Bishkek - Arslanbob - Uzgen - Osh - Sary Tash - Chinese border
Day 1: Bishkek
After arrival, your guide will welcome you in Kyrgyzstan and accompany to the capital and begin your travelling. Today you will explore the young but culturally rich city Bishkek. Sightseeing tour opens you the most beautiful places like grand Pobeda Square (Victory Square) for the honor of the victory of USSR over fascist Germany in 1945. Then you will find yourself among the marble-faces graceful bindings, which surrounds the Central Square of the city. You won't miss The State Museum of Art, it has the second biggest collection of historical and cultural art. Then you can enjoy the walk in the oldest Oak Park and around the Philharmonic Hall. Afternoon, you will observe the busy life of the city residents and farmers in the colorful Asian Bazaar on the western part of the city. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 2: Bishkek - Arslanbob
After early breakfast, you will start your adventurous tour to the biggest walnut forest of Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the sous part of the country and the way to Arslanbob full of stunning mountains, high pass and impressive rivers that travellers admire a lot. One of the highlight of the day is Tue Ashuu Pass, which is over 3000 m. On the top, you will have amazing landscape of Susamyr valley. Further, drive via Chychkan Gorge, covered with fir trees. Arrival to Arslanbob in for dinner. Night will be in a homestay.
Day 3: Arslanbob
The whole day is devoted for a tour for exploring famous walnut forest Arslanbob, the total area is about 11, 000 hectares and located on the slopes of mountain, which makes it even more beautiful for travelers. It is believed that nuts from this area were brought to the other parts of the world during the Silk Road. Except walnut trees, there are many other berry trees in the forest, the largest in Kyrgyzstan. You will have wonderful hike by visiting waterfall. The scenery is magnificent. You can also meet friendly local people. Dinner and night in a homestay.
Day 4: Arslanbob - Uzgen - Djalal Abad - Osh
Today you will depart to Osh, the second biggest city of Kyrgyzstan, not always included in regular tours. It will be long but enjoyable road with interesting stop points on the way. In Djalal Abad, there is archeological and architectural complex of Uzgen. It is remain of the old city of Karahanids during 11th century which you will see during your travel. The complex consist of several mausoleums and one minaret, beautifully decorated in brick art. On the way, you will drive through incredible beauty of the mountains and capture on your camera. After amusing way, arrive to Osh and night in a hotel.
Day 5: Osh - Sary Tash
The first half of the day, you will take a hiking tour to the holy Suleiman Mountain. According to the legend, Suleiman Too is famous as a Solomon's Mountains. In the legend, the body of the Suleiman Prophet was buried at the foothills of mountain. Then you will depart to Sary Tash village. You will go via mountains and high passes of Kyrgyzstan. The highest pass to overcome will be Taldik, which reaches 3 615 m. You will stay at Kyrgyz local family's house.
Day 6: Sary Tash - Chinese border
In the morning, transfer to the border and cross to China to continue your traveling.
Transport:
02 pax - Mitsubishi Delica
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
