3 Days Hiking the Ala-Kul Trail, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬

I spent three days hiking through the Kyrgyzstan wilderness to reach Ala-Kul Lake, one of Central Asia’s most spectacular alpine destinations. Starting near Karakol, the trail climbs through forests, mountain valleys and increasingly difficult terrain before reaching the snowy Ala-Kul Pass. Along the way, I faced freezing weather, steep climbs and unpredictable conditions in the Tian Shan mountains. Was the incredible turquoise lake worth the journey? Join me for a challenging three-day trek through one of Kyrgyzstan’s most beautiful landscapes. If you enjoy hiking, wilderness adventures and independent travel across Central Asia, subscribe for more. Chapters - 00:00 In Karakol 01:30 Hitchhiking in a Soviet Truck 04:30 Day 1 - Hiking Through the Mountains 07:20 Eating at a Yurt 08:05 Day 2 Climbing to Ala-Kul Lake 10:40 At Ala-Kul Lake 12:10 Near-Death Experience in Kyrgyzstan 13:20 Second Base Camp 17:00 Hiking in the Snow and Mud 18:00 Day 3 Sun Rise over the Mountains 21:05 Arriving at the Hot Springs