Hiking on the Jetimbel peak 4477 m

Price:

600$ (1 person)
800$ (2 persons)
960$ (3 persons)

Season: June-September

Duration: 3 days, 2 nights

Accommodation: in tents

Area: Issyk-Kul lake, Kyrgystan

Route: Almaty (Bishkek) – Issyk-Kul lake – Barskaun gorge – Champagne Splashes waterfall – Barskaun pass – Arabel plateau – Suek pass – Jetimbel peak (hiking) – beach Tamga of Issyk-Kul lake – Almaty (Bishkek)

Weather. In the mountains, the weather is unstable, so you should always take warm things and protection from rain with you.

Border gate between Kazakhstan and Kyrgystan: You need to take a passport.

Jetimbel peak located 60 km from the shore of Issyk-Kul lake behind the Terskey Alatau mountain range of Tien Shan. The highest peak for hiking around Issyk-Kul lake. The automobile part of the route passes along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake. It is popular place with wild beaches and beautiful mountain views. Before reaching the beginning of the ascent route, we will get 2 passes Barskaun and Suek. The route on the peak is steep with snow-scree slope. It can snow here at any time of the year, so you need to take warm clothes. From the top there is a panorama of the endless Tien Shan mountains, most of which are covered with eternal snow. Then you will have the most unforgettable experience – after a cold hiking, you will get on the warm shore of Issyk-Kul lake in a few hours. You can’t imagine how great it is to swim into the waters of Issyk-Kul lake after 4000 meters climbing.

Programme

Day 1

8-9 h. Driving Almaty – Issyk-Kul lake – Barskaun gorge. Lunch in roadside café.

1,5 h. Hiking. Champagne Splashes waterfall.

30 min. Driving to camping. Dinner.