The transhumance of At-Bashy Kol Suu with a Kyrgyz herdsman
Looking for an adventure? At Nomad's Land we love to organise unique trips, in the closest possible collaboration with local families.
From late April to early June, Kyrgyz shepherds leave their villages for the Jailoo (pasture), with their families, livestock, yurt, furniture and basically everything. It's a festive time for families and villages come back to life after the cold winter months. This year, we propose that you join this event and participate in moving to the Jailoo with a family from At-Bashy village to their Jailoo in Kok Kyia, by Kel Suu Lake. Programme (most likely to be modified due to the 'shepherd factor'): Day 1: Bishkek - At Bashy, We leave Bishkek by public transport to reach the village of At-Bashy, in the Naryn region. Once there, we meet Meder and his family at their home, where we stay for the night. Day 2 - Day 5: We pack the last of our gear, saddle the horses and leave the village with the cattle. During these 5 days, we ride about 120 km and pass through wonderful landscapes, pine forests, high mountain passes and desolate steppes, together with the livestock consisting of about 200 sheep, horses and cows. Every night we set up camp, light a fire, have dinner and sleep in tents. At the end of the transhumance, we arrive at Jailoo by Kel Suu Lake. Day 6: Today you can rest or walk to Kel Suu Lake (2hrs), one of the most impressive landscapes you will see in Kyrgyzstan. Day 7: Return to At Bashi village by truck (limited comfort). Overnight in At Bashy village. Day 8: Return to Bishkek by public transport after this unique and incredible journey in the heart of the nomadic Kyrgyz culture.
Program
Alex was great with communicating and organising our custom trip before hand. The trip itself was fantastic. He knew the area really well and we had great fun, ski touring in the Suusamyr area. He speaks the local language and knows families to stay with, which gave us a glimpse into the Kyrgyzstan hospitality and their traditions. I want to go back and see more of the fascinating and beautiful country.
A friend who has been living in Khirgistan for some years recommended Nomad’s Land to me and it was one of his best advices! The team is careful about customizing the trip and taking time to define the best program according to the budget and wishes of travelers. They also created a matching group (I came with my partner and we were 5 in total). I got sick during the trip and was not able to go to high altitude so the team reorganized an alternative one in a very short time. So despite this unfortunate event we did not have the feeling of ruined holidays, thanks to their flexibility and local contacts in the country. The whole stay was amazing: trekking, horse riding, learning about the culture and food (and vodka!) and having some rides by car with an excellent driver despite the traffic - hectic sometimes. I recommend without hesitation!
On your way
Info
What is included
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All transportation in a private vehicle
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All airport transfers
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Accommodation as described in the program
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Meals (3 per day)
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Bottled water (when possible) & tea
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English-speaking trekking guide
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Horses with local saddles
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Pack horses with saddle bags & horsemen
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Camping & cooking equipment (tents, mats, gas, stove, etc)
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All the activities listed in the program
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Entry fees at national parks and/or border zones listed in the program
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Entry fees at museums and historical sites listed in the program
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Domestic flights mentioned in the program
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A contribution to our sustainable development projects
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Organisation of the trip & local taxes
What is not included
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International flights
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International banking fees (PayPal, ...)
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Travel & repatriation insurance
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Visas / LOI (if applicable)
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Alcoholic and soft drinks
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Personal expenses
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Personal equipment (sleeping bag, headlight, personal medication, etc)
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Additional costs due to unexpected personal events (health, loss of luggage, ...)
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Tips for guide & driver (always optional, always appreciated)
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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Phone number
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