– Region: Terskey Ala-Too — Ak-Suu Traverse Day 1 (Jyrgalan valley camp, 2,400m)

 – Elevation: 2400

 – GPS Coordinates: 42.264° N, 78.842° E

 – Access Difficulty: T2 — 2–3hr from Jyrgalan village into valley (transport to trailhead from Jyrgalan) 

 – Opening Season: Mid-Jun–mid-Sep

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 20  – Showers: No shower (portable toilet if guided)

 – Drinking Water: Yes — stream (treat) – Meals & food: Operator camping meals OR yurt camp meals (2024 new Kyrgyz Life yurt network)

– Mobile Signal: No signal – Payment Methods: Camping: free | Guided tour (all-inclusive): USD 60–100/person/day | Yurt camp (2024): USD 20–25 B+D

 – Short Description: AK-SUU TRAVERSE (ТЕRIM-ТОР ROUTE) = KYRGYZSTAN’S FINEST TREK — 9 days (109km, 7,155m elevation gain) from Jyrgalan to Jeti-Oguz. 2024 UPDATE: Kyrgyz Life has established a YURT CAMP NETWORK along the full route — allowing the traverse without full camping gear. The first day from Jyrgalan is a gradual ascent into the high valley through forest + meadows.