"Archa Tor Pass"
One of the most interesting and optimal routes for those looking for standard trekking and beautiful terrain. The tour goes through picturesque gorges and Kok Zhaik valley. Kyzyl Suu Gorge is not the most visited place, but it is one of the most picturesque places around Issyk Kul. At the bottom of the gorge you can see the Kara Batkak glacier, where climate change research is being conducted. One of the most exciting moments of the trek is Oguz Bashy Peak, a majestic massif that makes you feel especially small. The tour is of medium difficulty, the first days should take about 4-5-6 hours, the third day is not difficult.
All nights in tents.
Transfer from Karakol to Kyzyl Suu Gorge (40 km). Our trekking starts from the hot springs marked on the map, the first part of the route is along the gorge along the forest and the Kyzyl Suu River. The altitude of the starting point is 2000 meters, after walking for about 2-3 hours we will be near the meteorological station, which was built in Soviet times but is still active. Our camp will be set up on the way to Archa Tor Pass at an altitude of 3200 meters in alpine meadows. Total length of the trek is 5-6 hours. Overnight stay in tents.
After breakfast we will start the climb to the Archa Tor pass, which is located at an altitude of 3800 meters, the first part is a moderate climb, but closer to the top the climb becomes steep. The total climbing time is 3-4 hours. After resting on the pass and enjoying the peaks of Teskei Ala Too, we descend to Jeti Oguz where our camp will be located at an altitude of 2500 meters. Total descent time is 3-4 hours. Overnight stay in tents.
Our camp is located in the Jeti Oguz gorge, where at the end of the gorge there is Oguz Bashy Peak (Yeltsin Peak), the view of which is simply mesmerizing. If we are lucky with the weather, we will make unforgettable photos and above all emotions. We will spend some time here and then descend to the Kok Zhaiyk valley. Our way is on a dirt road and will take no more than 3 hours. Then we will drive to the beginning of the gorge where we can visit the famous rocks Zheti Oguz and Broken Heart.
Map
- Duration: 3 days 2 nights Total distance 33 km
- Difficulty level: moderate
- Best season: June - September
- Attractions: Meteo Station, Kuzul Suu valley, Archa Tor Pass, Ogyz Bashy Peak, Kok Jaiyl valley, Jeti oguz Rocks
- Requirements: Trekking boots, trekking clothes, warm underwear clothes, sun cream, sunglasses, trekking poles, backpack min 60 liters, cleaning tablets for water or filter.



