– Region: Terskey Ala-Too — Karakol Gorge (Alplageri / Alp Camp, 2,300m — trekking launch point)

 – Elevation: 2300

 – GPS Coordinates: 42.461° N, 78.425° E

 – Access Difficulty: T2 — 12km from Karakol city center | 30min by 4WD or 3hr walk from city 

 – Opening Season: Jun–Oct

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 20  – Showers: Cold water

 – Drinking Water: Yes — Karakol River (treat) – Meals & food: Basic cooking at alplageri | BYO food strongly recommended | Operator meals if guided

– Mobile Signal: No signal – Payment Methods: Entry fee KGS 200 | Accommodation: KGS 500–1,000 (basic rooms) | 4WD from Karakol: KGS 400 (30min)

 – Short Description: KARAKOL GORGE ALPLAGERI (2,300m) = the traditional START POINT for the ALA-KUL LAKE TREK. The Soviet alpinist camp has been partially restored — basic rooms available. FREE CAMPING is common in the meadows above. The trail from here to Ala-Kul Lake (3,532m) takes 1.5–2 days via the Karakol Valley + side valley. BEAR encounters reported in the upper valley — food storage important. The Karakol National Park entrance gate is near here.