| Tour type | Horse riding |
| Duration | 9 days |
| Best dates | end June — mid September |
| Difficulty | from medium to difficult |
| Maximum altitude | 3 600 meters ASL |
| Start and end point | Bishkek |
He is destined to be a hero
He wears a bulletproof coat
And rides a horse whom a bullet can’t catch
His brow is craggy, his wrath enormous
If Manas pursues you,
Don’t hope to save your soul
— Saiakbai Karalaev, manaschi
recorded 1936-1971
The Manas Epic has been recorded as having over half a million lines. Each manaschi— professional tellers of the epic— has their own version. The story has a place deep in the heart of Kyrgyz culture, and has survived a long series of conquerers and conversions, not least the long lasting Soviet censorship which demanded it be edited to suit the communist ideology.
The hero Manas is revered for uniting the Kyrgyz tribes and defeating their enemies. According to legend he was buried at the Manas Ordo Complex in Talas. The ornate brick mausoleum is inscribed to «the most famous of women, Kenizek-Khatun, daughter of the emir Abuka.» It is said Manas’ faithful wife Kanikey ordered this inscription to prevent the grave from being defiled by her husband’s enemies.
The site also contains several other artifacts, including a burial ground from the 1st century, and a museum dedicated to the Manas Epic.
Morning transfer from Bishkek to Talas region via Suusamyr valley. Road M41 links North part of our country with South regions and breathtaking views on passes(Too Ashuu and Otmok over 9800 feets above sea level). Lunch en route at café. Overnight in guesthouse. By arrival visit historical site dedicated to national hero Manas, who reunited all 40 tribes of Kyrgyz nation. After visit fortress named Battle of ZhiZhi(36 BC) historical struggle of Chinese power and Central Asian warriors. Dine and sleep at home stay.
Start 6 days Horseback riding:
Breakfast. Transfer to Madaniyat village. Meet guide and support team. Tour and horseback riding introduction. Tour starts alongside a stream towards the Urmaral gorge. Short picnic lunch. Supper and overnight camp near two rivers junction. Trekking – 6/7 hours
Breakfast. Tour crosses Talas Range over the Chiyim-Tash pass (3600 m). Cross steep and stony pass on foot. Pass by shepherd’s yurts and animals. Short picnic lunch. Supper and overnight in a camp in the mountains. Horseback riding– 6/7 hours.
Breakfast. Ride alongside mountain river towards the Kara-Kuldzha pass (3161 m). View griffins and marmots. Short picnic lunch during the day. Horseback riding: 6/7 hours
Breakfast. This day is quite tough. Ascent to Kashka-Suu pass challenging but rewarding. Short picnic lunch during the day. Dinner and overnight in a camp, on the shore of Lake Kara-Suu. Horseback riding: 6/7 hours
Breakfast. Cross Kotormo pass (2446 m) into Sary-Chelek National Reserve. Observe stunning panoramas, trees and wild animals. Short picnic lunch. Horseback riding: 6/7 hours
Breakfast. Ride through Sary-Chelek orchards and forests. Arrive at Kara-Suu village. Acquaintance with local lifestyle and habits. Short picnic lunch during the day. Shower, dinner and overnight in a local homestay. Horseback riding: 6/7 hours
Leave to Chychkan gorge driving around biggest water reservoir Toktogul in country. Road will go along Naryn river(650km) longest river in Kyrgyz republic. 90% of all hydro electric power are generated from river Naryn. Lunch en route at cafe. Dinner by arrival. Overnight in Chychkan Gorge (the exact place will depend on number of tourists).
Transfer to Bishkek after breakfast. Lunch en-route at café. Driving 5 hours. Arrival in Bishkek, end of the tour.
| Trip date | Availability | Trip Status | Price |
| Sept 2-10 | 4 places | Confirmed | From $ 990 |
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