Besh-Tash land of legends

• Category: Horseback Riding or Trekking
• Season: End of May – End of August
• Altitude above sea level – 3,000 m
• Conditions: The path goes through mountains. It is necessary to bring waterproof trekking boots, raincoat, warm clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen and torch.
• Level of difficulty: medium
• Walking: 5-6 hours per day; or Horseback riding 4-5 hours

Description:

Day 1: Morning transfer from Bishkek to Talas following the highway road Bishkek – Osh. On the way, you will cross Too-Ashuu and Otmok pass. Arrival in Talas for lunchtime. Accommodation in CBT guesthouse and after lunch visit the national museum of Manas Ordo. You can hear interesting historical details about great Kyrgyz epos Manas. Evening dinner at family home stay. (Driving time: 4 hours)

Day 2: After breakfast, your driver takes you to the gorge Besh-Tash where you will meet your guide team to start trekking over the Lake Besh-Tash to the gorge Itagar. Lunch picnic on the lakeshore and wondering around the shepherd’s pasture and cattle. After picnic cross the pass Besh-Tash and descend the gorge Itagar where you can camp in a tent. Dinner and overnight in tent. (Trekking time: 5-6 hours)

Day 3: Today trek down along the river Itagar until the gorge Chychkan where your driver meets you and transfers you to Bishkek. Lunch in a roadside cafe. Arrival in Bishkek during late afternoon.(Trekking time: 5-6 hours, driving time: 3-4 hours)