Trekking from Turgen to Issyk gorge
Trekking fromTurgen to Issyk gorge
3 variants
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Variant 1
Almaty – Turgen ravine – Batan – Druzhny Rebyata glacier – Palgov pass – Akkol lake – Issyk river – Issyk lake - Almaty
The trek starts in Turgen ravine known for its virgin nature, majestic waterfalls and relict mossy fir grove. Lots of historical artifacts can be found here like ancient Saki barrows dated to 500 B.C.E. Having reached the upper reaches of Turgen River , we have to cross over Mountain Institute glacier and Palgov pass (4270m). The riverhead of Issyk can be found on the opposite site of the pass and a great view of Issyk valley appears from this point, with its various landscapes.
Two next trekking days we will follow down Issyk ravine enjoying great natural phenomenon like huge ancient moraines that became a spontaneous dam with a very narrow and deep canyon made by the mountain river, high-altitude mountain lakes Akkol and Muzkol etc. There are some places on a way that will need us to apply technical measures to cross the river (arrange a rope and log bridges).
The trek ends at Issyk lake where there is a car waiting for trekkers to bring them back to the city.
Two next trekking days we will follow down Issyk ravine enjoying great natural phenomenon like huge ancient moraines that became a spontaneous dam with a very narrow and deep canyon made by the mountain river, high-altitude mountain lakes Akkol and Muzkol etc. There are some places on a way that will need us to apply technical measures to cross the river (arrange a rope and log bridges).
The trek ends at Issyk lake where there is a car waiting for trekkers to bring them back to the city.
Itinerary (variant 1)
Day 1: Drive Almaty– Batan village, 2.5 hours. Walk up by Turgen gorge, following Turgen river, 3 hours. Overnight in tents at the height of 2300m Camp 1.
Day 2: Breakfast and camp packing procedures. Trek up to the upper reaches of Turgen, in the direction of Mountain Institute glacier tongue, 6 hours. Overnight in tents in a camp 2, at a height of 3450m.
Day 3: Breakfast and camp packing procedures. Walk up by Mountain Institute glacier and cross over Palgov pass (4270m), 3.5 hours. Trek down from Palgov pass to Muzkol lake, 2 hours. Overnight in tents in a camp 3, at a height of 3200m.
Day 2: Breakfast and camp packing procedures. Trek up to the upper reaches of Turgen, in the direction of Mountain Institute glacier tongue, 6 hours. Overnight in tents in a camp 2, at a height of 3450m.
Day 3: Breakfast and camp packing procedures. Walk up by Mountain Institute glacier and cross over Palgov pass (4270m), 3.5 hours. Trek down from Palgov pass to Muzkol lake, 2 hours. Overnight in tents in a camp 3, at a height of 3200m.
Day 4: Breakfast and camp packing procedures. Walk down by Issyk ravine via Akkol lake, to the place of confluence of rivers Issyk and Zharsai, 6 hours. Overnight in tents. Camp 4 at a height of 2350m.
Day 5: Breakfast and camp packing procedures. Trek down by Issyk ravine to Issy lake, 5 hours. Drive back to Almaty city, 2 hours.
Day 6: Additional reserve(bad weather conditions).
Day 6: Additional reserve(bad weather conditions).
Variant 2
Trek by Shen-Turgen river valley up to “40 years of VLKSM” pass and further descent by Issyk river to Issyk lake.
The route goes through the ancient mossy groves and mountain plateaus and ends at Issyk lake. There is a good opportunity to have an additional radial trek to Akkol moraine lake.
Itinerary (variant 2)
Day 1: Start trekking up from Batan village (Trekking Club safari-camping), following Turgen river. Then turn to Shen Turgen river direction and follow up the river through the mossy groves. 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents at a height of 2100 m.
Day 2: Trek up by Shen Turgen river, until the high-mountain plateau is reached, 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents at a height of 3100m.
Day 3: Follow the plateau until the foot of “40 years of VLKSM” pass, 5 hours. Overnight near the pass at a height of 3500m.
Day 4: Climb over the pass (3860m) and trek down following Issyk river to the confluence of Issyk and Zharsay rivers, 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents at a height of 220m.
Day 5: Wade Issyk river and follow the right bank down to the place of confluence of Issyk and IvanovLog rivers. Ford the flow and trek down by left bank of Issyk to the cordon of National Reserve. Follow the path down to the Issyk lake, 5-6 hours. The car is waiting at Issyk lake. Drive back to the city.
Variant 3
Start trekking from Batan village (Trekking Club safari-camping) and follow the Turgen river up to Kairak waterfall and then turn to the old road in a direction of Shen Turgen gorge. Trek over the Orange pass and further to the Silence Valley hole with Karabastau peak seen above. Then cross over the Instructor pass and go down to the Issyk lake by the gorge.
Beautiful passes and great waterfall. Nice views from the mountain plateaus.
There is also an opportunity to climb Julia (4110m) and Karabastau (4022m) peaks on the way.
Itinerary (variant 3)
Day 1: Trek from Batan village (Trekking Club safari-lodge) by Turgen river up to the confluence with Kairak river. Kairak waterfall. Wade the flow to the left bank. Overnight in tents near the Turgen river at a height of 2300m.
Day 1: Trek from Batan village (Trekking Club safari-lodge) by Turgen river up to the confluence with Kairak river. Kairak waterfall. Wade the flow to the left bank. Overnight in tents near the Turgen river at a height of 2300m.
Day 2: Trek up in a direction of Turgen pass (2800m), following the old road. Cross over the pass and descent to Shen Turgen river bank, 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents at a height of 2400m.
Day 3: Follow the Shen Turgen river up to the Orange pass, 5 hours. Overnight in tents at a foot of the pass at a height of 3000m
Day 4: Cross over the pass (3900m) and trek down to the Silence Valley hole, 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents at a height of 3400m.
Day 5: Cross over the Instructor pass (2800m) and trek down to Issyk lake by the gorge, 5-6 hours. The car is waiting at Issyk lake. Drive back to the city.
Day 6: Additional reserve(bad weather conditions).
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