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  • Sokuluk Valley

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    near Chetindi, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    9.15mi
    Elevation +
    2543f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSokuluk Valley Photo ofSokuluk Valley Photo ofSokuluk Valley

    Beautiful short hike to a fantastic waterfall. The side trip up a valley was also fun. Again a hike with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg).

    I really like Sokuluk Valley. It is only a 1,5 hour drive away from Bishkek. You can find several spots for camping. The...
    Fe Be
    Very nice hike, with Kirgiz Trekking Union. From Bishkek, a shared mastruka is used, drive is about 2 hours, then a plea...
    dantelk

  • Jety-Oguz Archa-Tor Kyzyl-Suu 27july2019 3nights

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    near Syuttubulak, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Dianaqqq
    Distance
    49.31mi
    Elevation +
    8615f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofJety-Oguz Archa-Tor Kyzyl-Suu 27july2019 3nights Photo ofJety-Oguz Archa-Tor Kyzyl-Suu 27july2019 3nights Photo ofJety-Oguz Archa-Tor Kyzyl-Suu 27july2019 3nights

    The Archa-Tor pass is very difficult. It was super steep by the end (last km). I also had to ford a river at the Jety-Oguz valley. There's a suspension cable footbridge (two cables and a box suspended where passengers...

    Excellent route. Beautiful pictures!!!
    Pablo de Gárate

  • Peak Karakol Trek

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    near Zholgolot, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    ChristianB77
    Distance
    19.47mi
    Elevation +
    4196f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPeak Karakol Trek Photo ofPeak Karakol Trek Photo ofPeak Karakol Trek

    This is a good trek to do from Karakol City. Just take marshrutka (mini-bus) #101 to the park gate and start your hike. You will be going straight up the main river until you get to the glacier. Near the glacier (where t...

    A great trek, and very helpful waypoints. The first day, I followed the trail to a few kms past the track to Ala Kul/Kol...
    manderson.lucy
    I've done this trek as part of a Karakol - Alakul lake - Ak-Suu hike done in 5 days, 3 nights, about a week ago. Thank ...
    Dianaqqq

  • Kyrgyzstan: Tian Shan mountains

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    near Naryn, Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Bruno Lo
    Distance
    198.79mi
    Elevation +
    31135f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofKyrgyzstan: Tian Shan mountains Photo ofKyrgyzstan: Tian Shan mountains Photo ofKyrgyzstan: Tian Shan mountains

    A 14-day trek in the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan, from Naryn to Jety Oguz. Fourteen days with an average of 6 walking hours per day, on and off trail. Average altitude is between 2000 and 3800 masl. Technically, th...

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  • Around Lake Issyk-Kul

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    near Kalmak-Ashuu, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    480.41mi
    Elevation +
    8304f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofAround Lake Issyk-Kul Photo ofAround Lake Issyk-Kul Photo ofAround Lake Issyk-Kul

    The regular camera picture formats are not adequate to capture the wide expanse of Kyrgyzstans plains and mountains. Kyrgyzstan is a photographer's dream. We had to be in Kyrgyzstan, and arranged to arrive a few days ...

  • KOL UKOK

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    near Bol’shevik, Naryn (Kyrgyzstan)
    Author
    pers0na
    Distance
    10.66mi
    Elevation +
    3668f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKOL UKOK Photo ofKOL UKOK Photo ofKOL UKOK

    This is an easy, but long, route up to Kol Ukok. The only special difficulty is that half way up you will find a stream that you have to cross, and there is no bridge. When we were there (july), there was not much water ...

    Great trekking
    jgazqueza

  • Hike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Кристиночка
    with Fe Be
    Distance
    6.84mi
    Elevation +
    3816f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofHike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur Photo ofHike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur Photo ofHike up the Ala Archa valley to a spur

    Like almost all hikes in Ala Archa valley, this one also starts at the parking lot of the "Alplager" (2170 m). However, apart from enjoying hiking down in the valley, this route differs in that it offers the possibility ...

    Nice hike with beautiful views. We did it in one day, 7h go and return. It is a bit demanding as to get to the top of ...
    Cédric F
    Nice and easy hike in the Ala Archa valley. Doable in one day. Camping there for one night is worth it.
    Fe Be

  • Jergez to Aksu with glacier (Karakol region)

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    near Konstantinovka, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Dianaqqq
    Distance
    37.01mi
    Elevation +
    7684f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofJergez to Aksu with glacier (Karakol region) Photo ofJergez to Aksu with glacier (Karakol region) Photo ofJergez to Aksu with glacier (Karakol region)

    Fantastic views on a 3 day 2 nights hike. Glacier, lakes, mountains. Easy access. I've taken a marshrutka for Boz Uchuk and left it on the road, at Jergez. It was 12:20 of day 1 (July 14th 2018). At the beginning, ...

    Hi Diana, it seems your trek was really amazing! How can we get in touch with you to ask few questions?
    WeAreNextTravelers

  • Fairytale Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul

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    near Tossorchik, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    2.28mi
    Elevation +
    476f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofFairytale Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul Photo ofFairytale Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul Photo ofFairytale Canyon - Lake Issyk-Kul

    A short but interesting walk through bizarre sandstone formation, near the shore of Issyk-Kul. Various variants are possible.

    très bien!
    maxence thiriet
    Nice trek, easy to follow, public transportation around the area is very good. You won't be waiting more than 20 mins, t...
    dantelk

  • Ala-Archa Ak-Sai Glacier Hike

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    mepjd
    Distance
    9.49mi
    Elevation +
    5052f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofAla-Archa Ak-Sai Glacier Hike Photo ofAla-Archa Ak-Sai Glacier Hike Photo ofAla-Archa Ak-Sai Glacier Hike

    Great hike along a well-marked trail up past Ratsek hut and onto the pass at the top of Ak-Sai glacier. We began late afternoon on day 1 and hiked up to the camping area just before Ratsek and set up camp there. Day 2 we...

  • Around Song Kol. Сонкёль

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    near Kindyn, Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    beltza100
    Distance
    6.37mi
    Elevation +
    2001f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofAround Song Kol. Сонкёль Photo ofAround Song Kol. Сонкёль Photo ofAround Song Kol. Сонкёль

    Paseo en los alrededores del Lago Song Kol por unas colinas cercanas en busca de petroglifos. Song Köl (also Son Kul, Songköl, Song-Köl; Kyrgyz: Соңкөл, is an alpine lake in northern Naryn Province, Kyrgyzstan. It lie...

  • Peak Uchitel 4552m (Ala Archa)

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jantom
    Distance
    4.32mi
    Elevation +
    3763f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofPeak Uchitel 4552m (Ala Archa) Photo ofPeak Uchitel 4552m (Ala Archa) Photo ofPeak Uchitel 4552m (Ala Archa)

    Hike to Peak Uchitel, with overnight stay at the Ratsek hut (from the parking lot it is a total climb of 2.350m, therefore 2 days needed at least). The most amazing view I´ve ever seen from the top of a mountain... The t...

    Very nice opportunity to get to above 4500m, less that 1 hour from Bishkek.
    JC_CA

  • Shamsi Gorge

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    near Krasnyy Most, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    11.44mi
    Elevation +
    2106f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofShamsi Gorge Photo ofShamsi Gorge Photo ofShamsi Gorge

    One of the coolest hikes I have done in Kyrgyzstan. The first 3.5 km is through a narrow gorge where after you reach a landscape of red sandstone. You simple explore by following the wash (dry creek) till you can go no f...

    Super nice to walk around in the red gorge!
    GraafGerry

  • Ak Suu - Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан

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    near Teploklyuchenka, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    beltza100
    Distance
    11.05mi
    Elevation +
    2641f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofAk Suu - Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан Photo ofAk Suu - Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан Photo ofAk Suu - Altyn Arashan. Ущелье Арашан

    Ruta desde Ak-Suu (Teploklyuchenka) hasta el valle de Altyn Arashan, siguiendo el curso del rio del mismo nombre. Altyn Arashan es la base para numerosos trekkings y ascensiones como el Palatka, cuenta ademas con numeros...

    A nice easy walk up to a pretty hot springs complex, with some tempting peaks further on. Consider extending this to Ala...
    SLioy

  • Traverse Sokuluk - Ala Archa via Ozerny pass

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Chetindi, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jantom
    Distance
    28.02mi
    Elevation +
    8376f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofTraverse Sokuluk - Ala Archa via Ozerny pass Photo ofTraverse Sokuluk - Ala Archa via Ozerny pass Photo ofTraverse Sokuluk - Ala Archa via Ozerny pass

    3-day hike from Sokuluk valley over Ozerny pass to Ala Archa valley (first to the old skibase and then down to the Alplager). The initial part in Sokuluk beyond the waterfall is a bit confusing, as the path disappears (m...

  • Ala Archa Valley

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    12.21mi
    Elevation +
    2415f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofAla Archa Valley Photo ofAla Archa Valley Photo ofAla Archa Valley

    A straight forward hike close to Bishkek. With the correct vehicle you can also drive it! Note that the cars ford the stream, there is a solitary tree and a cairn where you have to go right down a small trail to find the...

  • Peak Adygene - Ala Archa

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    near Ala-Archa Al’plegri, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jantom
    Distance
    18.19mi
    Elevation +
    7864f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPeak Adygene - Ala Archa Photo ofPeak Adygene - Ala Archa Photo ofPeak Adygene - Ala Archa

    2-day hike up on Peak Adygene in Ala Archa with overnight camping at "camp Electro". Beautiful but strenuous hike in pristine (weather) conditions in autumn 2018. Technically not too challenging (no crossing of glaciers)...

    When we went to Adygene there was no snow at all. Therefore it was quite easy. But with snow and ice the difficulty incr...
    Fe Be

  • Through the Barksoon valley to the glciers

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    near Rabochiy Posëlok, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jarodrobnak
    Distance
    26.47mi
    Elevation +
    59f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofThrough the Barksoon valley to the glciers Photo ofThrough the Barksoon valley to the glciers Photo ofThrough the Barksoon valley to the glciers

    Trail takes you from Barksoon village to high mountains, glaciers and mountain lakes. On the way up you pass barksoon waterfalls. You reach almost 4000 m altirude by car. Views are amazing. Road is innvery good condition...

  • Naryn to Kel Suu (jailoo)

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    near Naryn, Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    jantom
    Distance
    80.12mi
    Elevation +
    6112f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofNaryn to Kel Suu (jailoo) Photo ofNaryn to Kel Suu (jailoo) Photo ofNaryn to Kel Suu (jailoo)

    Road from Naryn to the Kel Suu jailoo (yurt camp). We drove a 4WD, but locals made it even with their 30 year old Audi4 cars, so the road is easier than it might appear. It is actually in pretty good condition for being ...

  • Keltor Lake

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    near Arpa-Tektir, Chüy (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    bisbj
    Distance
    10.02mi
    Elevation +
    3094f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofKeltor Lake Photo ofKeltor Lake Photo ofKeltor Lake

    A hike to an alpine lake. The hike was done with the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan (www.tuk.kg).You can loop the lake, but the western side is not to the taste of everybody. So just follow the east shore to the southern e...

    I long steady upward hike to a beautiful lake. This trail is worth the effort. Do not go on a Sunday unless you like par...
    currymarty1@gmail.com

  • Around Tash Rabat. Таш Рабат

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    near Ak-Beyit, Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic)
    Author
    beltza100
    Distance
    3.48mi
    Elevation +
    1903f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofAround Tash Rabat. Таш Рабат Photo ofAround Tash Rabat. Таш Рабат Photo ofAround Tash Rabat. Таш Рабат

    Paseo en los alrededores del Caravanserai de Tash Rabat con ascension a una cumbre cercana. Tash Rabat is a well-preserved 15th century stone caravanserai in At Bashy district, Naryn Province, Kyrgyzstan located at th...

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