Day 3. (22/07) Son Kul Lake – Tash Rabat Caravanserai. (280km /5-6 hours)
Breakfast at yurt camp.
After breakfast departure from Son Kul Lake to Tash Rabat Caravanserai via Kalmak Ashuu pass (3665 m) that brings you to great scenery of Tien Shan Mountains and serpentine road. The road takes you
down to Naryn town.
You will make a stop for lunch in Naryn town.
Naryn is a town of long and narrow form, situated along the famous Naryn River also named Syr Darya, which is one of the biggest rivers in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. Naryn is the only town in Kyrgyzstan, where 90 % of the population is Kyrgyz.
Upon arrival in Kara Koyun gorge accommodation at the yurt camp (4-6 people in one yurt)
Free time for a walk.
The excursion to Tash Rabat Caravanserai can be accomplished in the morning next day, when a sun will light it up with the rays.
Tash Rabat caravanserai is situated at the elevation of 3200 m asl. not far from Chinese border (Torugart). Its origin is a complete mystery; however there is a hypothesis that it was built in 10th century. Researchers consider it to be a Nestorian monastery, others suppose it to be a victualing-house for the trade caravans, and third ones insist on its defensive function. It is obviously clear that during the various epochs Tash Rabat caravanserai had different functions.
Dinner and overnight at the yurt camp.
(Breakfast – yurt camp, Lunch –local café, Dinner – yurt camp)
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yurt camp - 1 night