Shankol via the northern spurs of the North-Eastern Ridge

The route is combined, category 3A (fig. 5–7). Length — 1200 m, H — 500 m, time — 5–6 hours. From the "Kirgizata" alpine camp (group of 2–8 people):

• Down the gorge along the highway to the Telman farm.
• From it, turn right to the east to the Shankol village.
• From it, turn right to the south and 20 km up the Shankol gorge road to the pastures and the end of the road. From the alpine camp by car – 1–1.5 hours. Further:
• Along the pack trail along the Shankol River with two long ascents to approach the lake in the upper reaches of the gorge.
• Near the lake, not far from the northwestern slopes of Shankol peak — the initial bivouac. From the end of the road – 3–4 hours. From the initial bivouac: