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Ak-Suu Traverse day 1: Jyrgalan to Terim-Tör Bulak

Day 1 on the Ak-Suu traverse

Hiking Moderate

Distance
11 km
Ascent
845 m
Descent
36 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
3.1 km
Gradient
Ak-Suu Traverse day 1: Jyrgalan to Terim-Tör Bulak Map

After a taxi from Karakol, the trek begins by the Kazakh border in the small village of Jyrgalan. This first day provides a little taste of the Kyrgyzstan wilderness as you hike up the Jyrgalan Valley. After 6km, you take a right to follow the Terim-Tör Bulak river, which you'll continue to follow for the remainder of the day. There are plenty of camping opportunities along the trail for your first night in this incredible region.

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between June and October