Altyn Arashan valley
Altyn Arashan valley.
A picture-perfect alpine valley, Altyn Arashan's natural hot sulphursprings and peaceful beauty make it one of Karakol's most spectacularexcursions. In summer, the lush, green valley is dotted with yurts,horses and small groups of cheerful picnickers. Palatka (tent)Mountain, resembling a colossal marquee, looms over the foot of thevalley and eagles circle far above. When the winter snows make accessby jeep impossible, Altyn Arashan's slow stream of visitors dwindlesalmost to a halt and the three bathhouse caretakers may not see a newface for weeks at a time. At this time of year, when wolves ventureonto the valley floor and the only sound is the crack of avalancheshigh above, Altyn Arashan takes on an altogether different, wild kindof beauty.). It is possible to bathe year-round in Altyn Arashan's hotsulphur springs, which are said to have healing properties.
Set17km into the Terskey Ala-Too Mountains, Altyn Arashan can be reachedin May-September along a steep, bumpy jeep track running up through theverdant Arashan Gorge. Year-round, a four-hour hike or a three hourride from the bottom of the gorge will bring you to the Valley. Thevalley can be visited as a day or overnight trip from Karakol. Thereare two hostels, each providing basic accommodation (although in summermany visitors prefer to camp or stay in a yurt.
This is an opportunity for non-trekkers to gain a glimpse one ofthe most quietly spectacular alpine settings in Eastern Kyrgyzstan.
Healing properties:
Chemical Composition of the Spring Waters at Altyn Arashan
Radon - 3 units
Silica - 80 units
Sodium potassiumate - 97 units
Carbonic gasses - 10 units
Residual sulphate - 56 units
Chlorine - 81 units
Carbon dioxide - 62 units
The spring waters are said to alleviate;
1. Anxiety, insomnia, irritability
2. Inflammation of the nerves, radiculitis and polioarthritis
3. Inflammation of the muscles
4. Inflammation of the bones and marrow
5. Inflammation of the joints
6. RJieumatism and tubercular symptoms
7. Bone disease
Tour price in euro: (€):
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Tour includes
• guide
• interpreter
• picnic lunch
• transport
Not included
• Altyn Arashan valley
