F6016(E) Kalajun Circuit Trek 11D10N

F6016(E) Kalajun Circuit Trek 11D10N

Group 1 : 05/05/2024 - 15/05/2024 (Limited Slots)

Group 2 : 17/05/2024 - 27/05/2024 (Private Group)

Group 3 : 27/05/2024 - 06/06/2024 (Open Booking)

***Booking Dealine : 60 days from departure date

Secure your booking before 30 Sep 2023 to entitle for early bird rebate RM667

‘Kalajun Scenic Spot lies deep in the midst of Tianshan Mountains. Forests, grassland, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, canyons, rivers, lakes, all come together here, as if in a painting. The scenic spot lies under blue skies; with slowly moving white clouds passing over snow-capped peaks, white yurts of herders, flocks of sheep and goats moving in green pastures, dark green primeval forests and deep canyons’

About Kalajun Circuit Trail

Kalajun is located in Tekes County of Yili Prefecture, Northwest Xinjiang. The county is famous for its eight-diagram-shape. ‘Kalajun’ means “wild grassland on the ridge” in Kazakh language. It has become one of the four key sites of, “Xinjiang Tianshan World Natural Heritages,” in UNESCO’s list and one of the national 5A-level scenic spots. It consists of five parts: East Kalajun, West Kalajun, Koksu Grand Canyon, Heavenly Forest, and the snow peaks of middle Tianshan Mountains.

Snow-capped peaks and canyons in Kalajun are in stark contrast to the forests and grasslands. The grasslands and shrubs form an unparalleled artistic pattern, at sunrise and sunset, with distinct gradations and blooming flowers. Such natural sights are rare in the rest of the world, which makes Kalajun one of the iconic landmarks of Xinjiang Tianshan Mountains.

During summer Kalajun Scenic Spot is no doubt at its most gorgeous, with blooming flowers in the meadows, a beautiful falcon-hunting terrace, the magnificent Koksu Grand Canyon, the Green Wave Valley which has layers of tender green pasture, and the surrounding mountains winding roads. The white yurts are surrounded by flocks of sheep, goats, cattle and horses. The smoke from kitchen chimneys curls upwards, while lambs, calves and foals run about nearby. Taking a walk in such a wonderful place is both relaxing and refreshing.

The following information is very important for you to understand the activities, and it is recommended that you read it carefully.  

Distance ：110km 

EG ： 2200++m 

Difficulty ： 4/10  

Duration ：  6D on trek, 1D arrival, 1D departure, 3D Urumqi city 

Event Type ： Prairie & mountain Trekking

Number of  pax ： Minimum 12，Max 30

Meet point : Urumqi, Xinjiang

End point : Urumqi, Xinjiang

Facilities & Fees 

Toilet : Nature toilet
Mobile Network : No

Equipment and Meals 

1.  Gears  -  Quick dry long sleeve t-shrt x3, Quick dry long hiking pant x2, Mid cut hiking shoe, cap, hand glove, fleece or soft shell jacket, hard shell jacket or poncho, light down jacket，hiking sock x3, Bacckpack 55-75L（Backpacking），backpack 25-35L + 55-75L（opt for horse load carry）

2. Sleeping equipment  -  3 season Tent、sleeping bag（0- minus 5）、sleeping pad

3. Others  -  Trekking poles, Headlamp, spare battery,   slipper, power bank, personal toiletries，sunglasses,sunbloc

4. Running meals & water  - water 1-3L, Assorted nuts, energy bars、energy gel, chocolate,candy,raisin, etc

5. Medicine  - Doctor prescribe medicine, anti-histamine

6. Personal meals - lunch x6 and running meals, water source along trek

Shared equipment :

Satellite phone, walkies-talkies, common medicine

Fitness Requirement

Kalajun circuit trail consider fairy easy for regular hiker. Its highest elevation not more than 3000 meters and majority part of the trail is clear and easy to follow. Although it is an easy trail but there is still a certain degree of physical fitness requirements.Only those exercise regularly or doing hiking during weekend and must have hiking experience (elevation at least 800m or not less than 14km) are allow to join the event. People who suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, mentally ill, anemia, and chest problem, as well ass pregnant woman are advised against going for long distance hiking activity.

Reminder

During daytime temperature could rise to 20+ degree celsius, at night temperature drop drastically below 10

degree celsius. Must take a caution step to protect against cold.

Xinjiang Uighur autonomous region policies is a bit different from mainland. So,4G network ( at the

meantime) not available in XinJiang area.

Passport must be carry in the pocket for all the time no matter where you go. Security check is crucial and

frequent in town or outside in the rural area. It is good to save a copy of your passport photo in handphone

as a back up.

No any kind of liquid, gas canister, knife, sprays product, erosive products, lighter and etc on board a train.

Although XinJiang region is located far west of China, next to eastern Europe, but using the same time region with Beijing.

Xinjiang air moisturisation is extremely low and dry, Vaseline applied is necessary to avoid skin itchy syndrome and discomfort.

This trip covers remote areas deep insides TianShan mountain, no amenities and facilities, poor and

hard condition, avoid taking shower and beware of cold.

Travel in remote areas poses uncertainties, including unpredictable weather, road blocked due to landslide or

other reasons, policy change, etc. Tour itinerary may subject to change in response to various uncertainties,

interested tour members should be mentally prepared to accept changes and be understanding.

Bring enough power bank for the power supplies of your handphone and camera. There is no power supplied for you to replenish the battery.

You are encourage to share a tent with other to form a buddy system  to take care of each other on the trail. 

There is a camping tent and sleeping mat rental service provided in Urumqi. You might get one from there

and travel light from your home country.

This event is planned and executed by Nova Adventure. Before registering for the event, please be sure to read, understand, evaluate, and agree to all terms and conditions.

Payment terms

1. A non-refundable deposit of RM1000 is payable to secure booking. Balance fee  to be collected upon booking deadline or when the event is fully booked.

** Deposit is refundable subjected to below conditions:

a. Event cancellation by Nova Adventure due to insufficient number of participants

b. Event cancellation by Nova Adventure due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. (Example: due to pandemic/ natural disaster/ war/ etc)

c. Event cancellation by Nova Adventure due to fail to secure permit or accommodation at event destination.(Example: Mount Kinabalu Panalaban Hostel/ hiking permit/ etc)

Full terms & conditions (eg: cancellation policy) please click here