DAY 1 KASHGAR – KARAKUL LAKEY24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour
Transfer to Karakul Lake - Total distance 200km (124 Mile)Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour
We depart from Kashgar early in the morning. (local time 8:00am, in winter, 7:00am in summer).Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour One hour from Kashgar you will have the opportunity to see the local Monday market in Upal village where we stop for approximately one hour. The market attracts many business people from all over the Kashgar Province. This market is featured in the Lonely Planet guide book.Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour At the Upal Market guests are given the chance to purchase breakfast/ lunch or light refreshments. There are several Uighur Tamakhana Restaurant around the market to choose between. Upal is the last village we visit prior to the start of our trek and a final chance to purchase fruits, nuts, mineral water, and fresh bread ready for the trek.Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour From Upal we continue our journey along the famous KKH (Karakorum Highway). This road boasts towering peaks, as high as the sky!!! There is a mix of black, green and red coloured mountains. Parts of The Karakorum Range are Redder then the Flaming Mountain at Turpan. This part of the trek will take you within 30km of Kyrgyzstan.Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour Along the route you will see the famour mountain of Kum Tag. This name translate, in Uighur, to White sand desert. The mountain is located at Bulugh Kul lake. Local people believe many years ago the sand of the mountain developed from the sandy shores of Lake Bulugh Kul blowing into the sky. We continue our journey along the KKH from Bulugh Kul. A further 30 mins brings us to Karakul Lake where we will finish our day.You are able to enjoy the afternoon by the lake while also allowing your body to adjust to the high altitude of the region. Karakul Lake is situated at 3600m above sea level.Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour We will arrange for you to spend the night with a local Kyrgyz family in their Yurt, where you will be able to experience the different culture and language of this traditionally nomadic people.Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour DAY 2 KARAKUL LAKE - KOQKAR QI (25KM)Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour
The day starts with breakfast with the local Kyrgyz familes before we begin trekking at 9:00.The trek takes you uphill to 4300m taking in beautiful views of the Karakum Range including Muztag Ata a 7546m peak. You will also see Yaks, goats and sheep roaming the hills with local shepherds. Lunch will provided picnic style.Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour We arrive in Koqkar Qi around 15:00-16:00 where you will be free to wonder around the village and interact with local people.? In the evening you are able to watch local people milking the Yaks and if you wish you can also try!! The village is deep in the wilderness and it is often possible to see wolves and wild sheep roaming the nearby hillsides. Accomodation is provided in local stone homes with local families allowing you to experience an authentic vilage life experience.Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour DAY 3 KOQKAR QI - TOKUZ BULAK (20KM)Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour
Breakfast is provided by the local families in Koqkar Qi. We then set out on a steady downhill trek towards Tokuz Bulak (meaning nine springs) village. This trek will take you through valleys with spectacular natural views. Lunch is picnic style on route. We will arrive in Tokuz Bulak between 15:00 and 16:00. We will then spend the night in the village staying with local Kyrgyz people.Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour DAY 4 TOKUZ BULAK – KARAKUL LAKEY24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour
Breakfast is provided by the local families before we trek back to Karakol lake. On the rightside you will be able to see Kungar valleys and high glaciers. During the summer there are large green pastures. On the left is small foothills with views of Mustag Ata (meaning ‘Ice Further’) in the distance.Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour
We arrive at Karakol lake between 15:00-16:00. The driver will meet us at Karakol lake and take us back to Kashgar.Y24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour Trekking TipsY24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour
Good trekking shoes are requiredY24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour
Long sleeved T-shirts are required as the sun is very strong especially at high altitudeY24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour
Medicine to conquer the symptoms of high altitude is advised. Headache is the most common side effect from altitude however there is a risk of more severe altitude sickness. Our guides are trained to recognise symptoms and we aim to accend slowly to minimise the effects of high altitudeY24Silk Road Tour,Xinjiang tour
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