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Ala Kul Trek

Kyrgyzstan · Asia · Multi-day trek · score 63/100

At a glance

CountriesKyrgyzstan
ContinentAsia
RegionIssyk-Kul (Terskey Ala-Too)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length40 km
Typical duration3 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude3860 m
Best seasonJun-Sep
StartKarakol
EndAltyn Arashan
Permit / guideNo permit
Special gearnone

Score

63/100
Scenery
25/35
Fame
12/25
Uniqueness
11/20
Logistics
15/20

Kyrgyzstan's most popular trek: turquoise lake at 3,560 m plus hot springs

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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