Altyn Arashan
Blog: MatthewGain.com - 28 May 2009
By: matthewgain
Altyn Arashan Valley
A couple of days ago we hiked out of the alpine town of Karakol to Altyn Arashan, joined by Christine from the US who we met in town (and who gave us some awesome travel tips for China where she has been living for the last four years – thanks Christine!).
Given the elevation of the valley is 3,000 metres we were a little out of breath at the end of the hike, but the views the whole way were well worth it, as was the presence of hot springs at the top to ease those post-hike aching muscles! We spent the night in a home stay mountain lodge – definitely on the chilly side after sundown. After two and a half years living in the bright lights of London it was awesome to see a night sky carpeted with stars.
The place is beautiful and we were incredibly lucky to get such sunny, clear weather. Pics and video below:
Sunset in the Altyn Arashan Valley
Hiking in the Altyn Arashan Valley
Horses in the Altyn Arashan Valley
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Posted in Kyrgyzstan, Silk Road Tagged: Blogsherpa, Kyrgystan; Altyn Arashan; Karakol; Kyrgyzstan Trekking, Silk Road
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