4-Day Horse Riding Adventure to Tulpar-Kol Lake and Lenin Peak
Overview
A four-day horse riding journey through the Alay Valley, visiting Tulpar-Kol Lake, the foothills of Lenin Peak, Tuyuk Canyon and Bouke Valley. Stay in traditional yurts and experience the mountain landscapes and nomadic culture of southern Kyrgyzstan.
Why You'll Love This Trip
- Ride through the dramatic mountain scenery of the Alay Valley.
- Visit Tulpar-Kol Lake beneath the snow-covered Pamir mountains.
- Explore the foothills of Lenin Peak and its base camp area.
- Cross Tuyuk Canyon and stay in the remote Bouke Valley.
- Stay in traditional yurts and experience local nomadic culture.
Itinerary
Start from the guesthouse in Sary-Mogol at approximately 09:00–10:00 and ride across the wide Alay Valley towards Tulpar-Kol Lake. The route covers about 25 kilometres and takes five to six hours. Stop for lunch at a shepherd's house before continuing to the yurt camp. Arrival is expected at around 16:00, followed by rest, tea and an evening walk near the lakes during sunset.
Accommodation
- Yurt
Special information
The day starts at approximately 3,000 metres and ends at around 3,500 metres above sea level.
Inclusions and activities
Sary-Mogol, Tulpar-Kol Lake, Bouke Valley
Horseback riding, Road transfer between Osh and Sary-Mogol
3 Yurt, 1 Guesthouse
- • Horse riding from Sary-Mogol to Tulpar-Kol Lake
- • Lunch at a shepherd's house
- • Sunset walk near the lakes
- • Horse riding towards Lenin Peak
Before you book you should know
This is a high-altitude horse riding tour with daily rides of up to seven hours and elevations reaching approximately 3,700 metres. Travellers should be comfortable spending several hours in the saddle and staying in remote mountain areas.
Pricing
Group tour
USD $485per seatUp to 10 people